Public Events

BioBash 2024: Exploring Horizons – Diverse Careers in Science

October 24, 2024
9:00 am - 6:00 pm

BioBash is a community-driven annual career networking and job fair event hosted by the Committee for Scientific Training and Mentoring (CSTM) at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.

The goal of this event is to educate and bring together the scientific community in St. Louis and discuss the broad range of career opportunities in life sciences.

This one-day event consists of a panel discussion featuring a diverse group of professionals who offer their insights and advice for the scientists on how to navigate their career journeys and find fulfillment.

Following the panel, the attendee have the opportunities to practice a career pitch, attend the job fair and networking mixers. It will help shape the science of tomorrow by supporting the future leaders within the field. By fostering early-career scientists and bringing new jobs to the region, the Danforth Center is encouraging discoveries and ensuring that St. Louis continues to be a leader in agtech and biotech.

Registration

Schedule:

Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024

  • 9-10 a.m. Welcome Coffee
  • 10-10:50 a.m.
    Career Panel 1: Academic vs. Industry
  • 11-11:50 a.m.
    Career Panel 2: Diverse Jobs in Science
  • 12-1:30 p.m. Lunch 
  • 1:30-2 p.m. Elevator Pitch Competition
  • 2-2:30 p.m. Coffee Break
  • 2:30-3:30 p.m. Extension & Outreach Talks
  • 3:30-4 p.m. Concurrent Mini Workshops
  • 4-6 p.m. Job Fair and Networking Mixer

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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Want to become a Sponsor?
Please consider becoming a sponsor. Call 314.587.1234 or email development@danforthcenter.org to discuss.

Meet the Co-Chairs

Seth Edwards

Graduate Student

Slotkin Lab

Myia Elliott

Senior Laboratory Technician

Carrington Lab

Vanessica Jawahir

Postdoctoral Associate

Nusinow Lab

Dhiraj Srivastava

Data Scientist I

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CSTM is a self-governed group that represents and supports graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and technical staff. Through CSTM, trainees have access to career development workshops, enhancing skillsets in scientific techniques, leadership, communication, and more. CSTM also promotes a strong community through sponsoring scientific events, networking and social functions, and facilitating communication at all levels of the Center.

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