WOCIP Career Connections Micro Conference
About this event
Join Women of Color in Pharma (WOCIP) for a micro-conference for college students of color considering careers in the pharma and life sciences industry. Participate in workshops about pharma/life sciences career paths, imposter syndrome, self-care, personal branding and more. Network with WOCIP leaders in breakout sessions and visit the virtual exhibit hall to explore WOCIP sponsor companies and vendors.
Career Connections is free to college students of all levels.
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WOCIP Student Essay and Video Contest Deadline: Monday, October 18
Have you shared the information about WOCIP’s first student essay/video contest with your circle or university? We have good news, the deadline has been extended! There’s still time to encourage students to apply and have an opportunity to win an all expense paid trip to WOCIP’s VIP in-person conference! See the details below and share with your network today.
This year WOCIP is proud to present the “Career Connections Micro-Conference” for students of color. “Career Connections” will occur on Saturday, November 13 in the WOCIP virtual platform in conjunction with WOCIP 5th Annual Conference. College students of all levels are invited to participate in this free event that will include workshop sessions, access to the WOCIP virtual career floor to explore WOCIP sponsor companies and an essay/video contest. The two (2) winners of the essay/video contest will receive an all-expense paid trip to the 5th Annual conference
WOCIP “CAREER CONNECTIONS” ESSAY & VIDEO CONTEST
The society seeks innovative ideas that support our vision of clinical trial diversity and health equity. The Inaugural WOCIP Student Essay Contest is open to current undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level students in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) field.
Format and Content
Clinical trials are designed to answer specific research questions about medical therapies or products, and are essential to bringing innovative and life-changing therapies to our communities. Ensuring participation from a diverse group of clinical trial participants is important to enable adequate representation of the final product users, and to facilitate health equity.
In a short essay or video, describe 3 key steps that people in the community can take to improve access to clinical trials. Solutions can include any aspect of the community, including healthcare providers, social workers, academic faculty or students, community thought leaders, suppliers, etc.
Essays should be between 350 and 500 words in length, excluding title and references. Use of multimedia is encouraged, and any videos submitted should be no longer than 5 minutes.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, graduate, or doctoral program in the STEM field
- Applicants may not be current employees of a pharmaceutical or life sciences industry. Prior or current internship program participants are permitted.
- Applicants must be registered to attend WOCIP’s Career Connections on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Register via Eventbrite. Registration is free.
Award Details
The two (2) winners will receive an all-expense paid trip to the 5th Annual conference, Project H.E.R.- Honor, Empower and Rise, from November 11-14, 2021. The conference will feature virtual roundtables, curated workshops, corporate networking lounges, and special sessions dedicated to career connections with a focus on the value of coaching and mentoring, imposter syndrome, and overall health/wealth. VIP conference registrants will have additional networking opportunities, attend the president’s reception, as well as the Inaugural Legacy Maker Awards Gala.
Name, University and essay or video should be emailed to connections@wocip.org by 11:59 pm EDT on October 18, 2021. Questions? Email wociped@wocip.org