Making the Most of Biotech in Boston with ISPE
- Posted by Gabrielle Rabadam
- On March 14, 2017
Gabrielle Rabadam, Northeastern University Student Chapter President
Of all the engineering student organizations on campus, ISPE stood out to me primarily because it focuses on a specific subdiscipline of chemical and bioengineering. I found this niche emphasis to be particularly helpful when I was attempting to identify where I want to take my career in the sometimes frustratingly broad field of chemical engineering. By exposing me to career panels specific to the pharmaceutical industry, tailored employer visits, and similarly like-minded students, ISPE has allowed me to confidently select co-ops within that field.
It is my hope that ISPE can continue to inspire more students to pursue a career within pharma by serving as a source of information, professional development, and mentorship. Last semester, we’ve been fortunate enough to host a number of well attended professional events like our Bristol Myers Squibb employer visit–where hiring managers were screening for both co-op and post-grad positions. Additionally, our career panel hosted in collaboration with SASE and NU Bio included engineers and scientists from companies such as Takeda, Genzyme, and Rubius Therapeutics. On the academic side of research, we curated a lab tour series where students had the privilege of interacting with professors and grad students in labs that were specifically looking for undergrads.
Our Student Chapter of ISPE is lucky enough to be based in Boston, one of the top biotech hubs in the country. It’s our goal to help interested students get as much as they can from this unique microcosm whether it be through networking opportunities or through advice from fellow students with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. If you’d like to get involved, feel free to email nu.ispe@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook. Our events are open to everyone, regardless of major. Hope to see you soon!
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