Seminar: What Every STEM Student Should Know
The Hard Thing About Soft Skills: What Every STEM Student Should KnowTony Sampognaro*Principal ScientistEnanta Pharmaceuticals*RIT AlumnusAbstract:Today’s complex scientific challenges require more than just a mastery of technical skills: Success depends on developing a matching set of interpersonal and communication skills that will allow you to unlock the full potential of your RIT education! This seminar will present a set of practical, useful starting points for you to begin your soft skills journey. Don’t wait until graduation—you can have an immediate impact on your class work, research, and prospects for graduate school or employment!Speaker Bio:Tony Sampognaro is an alumnus of RIT graduating with his B.S. in Biochemistry (1998) and his M.S. in Chemistry (2000). He is a Principal Scientist at Enanta Pharmaceuticals in Watertown, Massachusetts. With nearly 20 years of pharma R&D experience, Tony has worked in both medicinal chemistry and process chemistry roles at a variety of small and large companies. He’s a member of the SCMS Alumni Advisory Board and has yet to play a trombone duet with Dr. Craig.Intended Audience:STEM Students! Those with interest in the topic. All are welcome!Snacks and Refreshments will be provided while supplies last.Brought to you by ACS and the School of Chemistry and Materials Science.
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