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A Combined Experience: BioSci Careers 21st Annual Biomedical & Bioscience Industry Expo (BBIE) and 4th Annual Biotech Startup Fair

Note: An institution email domain is required to register for this event.
Personal email domains are not permitted. If you are not a current student, trainee or
alumni at Stanford or other participating institutions please send a registration request by
email to bioscicareers@stanford.edu
event date Tuesday, August 4
event-time9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PDT)

For 2020, this will be a combined, VIRTUAL event, comprising these two annual fairs:

BBIE The Biomedical & Bioscience Industry Expo (BBIE) is an annual event originally developed by the student group Stanford Biosciences Students Association (SBSA) and is currently hosted by BioSci Careers. More than just a career fair, the event allows students to develop relationships with a core group of companies and professionals from various sectors. BBIE is also a formal channel for learning about job opportunities and company culture, it showcases current research and trends, and it stimulates the exchange of scientific ideas and dialogue between employers and Stanford students, alumni, and faculty.

Biotech Startup Fair This startup fair provides an outstanding opportunity to build connections with biotech startups and learn more about internships and various career options within startups. It is also a formal channel for learning about job opportunities and company culture, it showcases current research and trends, and it stimulates the exchange of scientific ideas and dialogue between employers and Stanford students, alumni, and faculty.



Lobby

Agenda


Tuesday, August 4, 2020

9:00 AM PDT

Welcoming Remarks

Visit the Lobby first to view an on-demand video featuring official greetings from BioSci Careers’ Executive Director and Assistant Dean, Stephanie Eberle, MEd. This video will be available until closing of the expo and fair.

At your convenience

On-demand Webinar: Ace your industry interviews!

Make sure to visit the Auditorium and watch this webinar. This recording will be available for viewing until closing.

At your convenience

On-demand Webinar: Creating your networking community!

Make sure to visit the Auditorium and watch this webinar. This recording will be available for viewing until closing.

9:00 AM- 5:00 PM PDT

Exhibit Hall Opens

The Exhibit Hall opens at 9am. Enter the lobby area and start networking, visit the exhibit hall to discover participating employers and review representative schedules.

10:00 AM-11:00 AM PDT

Drop-in Counseling with Debra Rosenfeld, MA, LMFT; Assistant Director, Counseling and Resources

Got questions on how to talk with employers? Join this drop-in chat!

1:00 PM-2:00 PM PDT

Drop-in Counseling with Marlene Scherer Stern, MEd; Mentoring Specialist, Career Counselor & Coach

Drop in to ask a quick question about the virtual job fair, making the most of your time and/or just warm-up for your conversation with employers.

3:00 PM-4:00 PM PDT

Drop-in Counseling with M.J. Mangiarelli, MS; Career Counselor and Early Engagement Specialist

On-the Spot Questions: bring your inquiries related to participating in a virtual job fair, making an introduction, resume review, etc.

5:00 PM PDT

Closing

About Us

Stanford BioSci Careers is the only career community on campus specializing in serving medical students, masters students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the Biosciences. We embrace the integration of academic, personal, professional, & career development for Biosciences trainees, providing individualized counseling & coaching, experiential learning curriculum, and specialized connections for opportunities in all careers of choice.

Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, registration is required to participate and gain access to this virtual event. Please register and create a login by August 4
Review this article on preparing for a virtual career fair https://www.careercast.com/career-news/how-rock-virtual-job-fair
Visit the Resources section and watch the video presentation, Your Resume/CV: Getting to the “Yes” Pile. For more tips visit the Resources section on Reference Documents and other Downloadable forms.

Also, visit resume templates at https://stanford.joinhandshake.com/articles/606
After registering, you can click the "login" button and enter your email address and password you created after completing registration
Refer to the Event Manual available in the menu bar once you log in to the event.
Installing software or downloading an app is not required. To participate, having internet and computer access is required. Profile photos are not required but are useful for this virtual experience. Interactions with employers are primarily through a chat feature. However, employers do have the capability to initiate video chats.
A webcam is required. Also, make sure to update the version of Google Chrome, Firefox or internet browser in use to be able to receive audio/video broadcast.
Access to employers is available on the day of the event after logging in. Visit the "Participating Employers" link or the Exhibit Hall
Yes, you can chat with representatives in groups or 1:1
Tuesday, August 4th 2020 at 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time
Yes, collected information from exhibit booths can be saved in your virtual swag bag and emailed to yourself after the event
No, this is not permitted. Each participant is required to register, and users will be verified
Please send an email to: tech@vfairs.com
Please send an email to: bioscicareers@stanford.edu
Participants may provide as little or as much information as they feel comfortable. BioSci Careers receives and collects personal identifiable information about a student, trainee, alumni, and other partners (such as name, contact information, demographic information, academic history, employment history, degree, start year, areas of study, majors, minors, and other professional data provided by the user) via vFairs when they register for this event and continue to use services that may require additional personal information. For more information on Stanford’s online policy please visit www.stanford.edu/site/privacy