In 2018, Chemistry held the inaugural Matthew A. '82 and Patricia J. Harthcock Professional Development Symposium for graduate students in Chemistry. Each year the Harthcock symposium includes a meeting of an alumni advisory committee, professional development panel discussions (academic and industrial), a series of professional development talks (academic and industrial), and networking events for our graduate students.
2024 Symposium Schedule - Friday, June 14, 2024
Morning Session
This year's morning session offers a crash course in "Business 101," featuring two keynote addresses, four
industry-academic presentations, and a career panel with all of our guest speakers.
| 8:30-9:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:00-9:05 | Opening Remarks Dr. Tamara Powers, Assistant Head of Graduate Studies |
| 9:05-9:35 | Business 101 Concepts: A Whole Other Language Dr. Matthew Harthcock '82, Solutions by Harthcock Associates |
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9:35-10:20 |
Business 202 Client Case Studies Dr. Carl McAfee '90, McAfee Consulting LLC |
| 10:20-10:30 | Break |
| 10:30-11:30 |
Chemistry Careers in Industry and Beyond |
| 11:30-12:20 | Career Panel |
| 12:20-1:30 | Mix and mingle network lunch |
Afternoon Session
The afternoon session will offer two one-hour concurrent events.
Small Group Breakout Sessions: Students will engage with two to three symposium speakers in a small group setting, providing an opportunity for networking and focused discussion.
Science Writing Workshop: Led by Dr. Barbara Gastel from the TAMU School of Medicine, this workshop emphasizes effective science communication to non-scientists. Clear communication fosters collaboration with engineers, policymakers, and the public, enhancing research credibility, promoting informed decision-making, and building trust among stakeholders.
Schedule Archive
- 2023 Symposium Schedule
- 2022 Symposium Schedule
- 2021 and 2020 Symposia were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2019 Symposium Schedule
- 2018 Symposium Schedule