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Peer Symposium

Oct. 16, 2025

Peer Symposium

When

11 a.m. – Noon, Oct. 16, 2025

Event 2 – October 16, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Topic: Networking: How to strengthen your self-pitch and connect effectively with peers and other opportunities.

We are happy to invite you to participate in the Second Academic Peer Symposium organized by New Frontiers of Sound (NewFoS). This symposium is designed to foster connections, teamwork, and mentorship across cohorts, while empowering students and postdocs to explore fulfilling career paths in STEM.

Guest Speaker

Amanda Bogden
Assistant Professor of Practice
Associate Director of Graduate Career Services
Graduate College, The University of Arizona

Session Topics:

  1. Current Labor Market Trends
  2. Networking Strategies

Symposium Objectives

  • Foster a supportive environment for students and postdocs to establish meaningful professional connections.
  • Strengthen the sense of belonging within NewFoS, STEM, and higher education communities.
  • Empower participants with tools, opportunities, and mentorship for professional and personal growth.

Program Goals

  • Develop a structured mentorship program linking students, postdocs, and early-career scientists.
  • Provide networking, internship, and career development opportunities to explore diverse STEM paths.
  • Encourage collaboration and innovation in tackling scientific challenges—particularly in Topological Acoustics—through diverse perspectives.

Organizing Committee:

  • Abhirup Basu, University of Arizona
  • Akinsanmi Ige, University of Arizona
  • Elizabeth Whitney, University of Alaska
  • Arturo Whipple, University of Arizona
  • Xiaoxiao Xiong (Alice), Caltech

Facilitators:

  • Araceli Hernández-Granados, University of Arizona
  • Eliana Ortiz, University of Arizona

We warmly encourage all students and postdocs in NewFoS to join us in this exciting opportunity to learn, collaborate, and grow together. Your participation will contribute to building a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative scientific community.

Date & Location:

  • October 16, 2025 – Event 2, GCRB 612
  • Time: 11:00 AM (Arizona Time)