[Postgrad] SCOPE 10th Anniversary & Career Event - 2nd November

Tue Oct 9 13:56:55 BST 2018

Hi all,

We would like to invite you to our annual Career Event for students and postdocs. This year we are exceptionally excited to combine it with the 10th anniversary of SCOPE!

Why?: Figuring out a career path after your PhD is a daunting task, but don't worry, we've been there! Come along, enjoy food and drinks on us, and find out what your dream job might be.
When?: Friday, 2nd November 2018, 5:00 - 9:00pm (or whenever we run out of drinks, food, or discussion topics)
Where?: GH554 (Graham Hills building)
What?: Short talks by exciting speakers, about their career paths in and outside of academia.

Short agenda:

  *   17:00 SCOPE past and present (SCOPE presidents and advisors present their career paths and experience with SCOPE throughout the years, followed by a short Q&A session).
  *   18:30 Snacks & Networking
  *   19:00 Career Event

     *   Stephen Taylor (Technology Scotland)
     *   Suzanne McEndoo (Outreach as a career in Physics)
     *   Dave Hughes (Creating a start-up)
     *   Alison McLure(Institute of Physics)

  *   20:00 Networking and reception
More info about our career event speakers this year:

- Stephen Taylor (Technology Scotland) : With over 20 years of success in global sales, new business development, start-ups, consulting roles, and business management, Stephen's varied career has included spells at Schlumberger, Philips Semiconductors and Jabil. In addition, he has lectured in Further Education and been interim CEO for a camera start-up. Stephen is keen to use his experience to drive Scottish technology businesses and SMEs.

- Suzanne McEndoo did her PhD in quantum physics in Cork, Ireland some years ago. After that, she worked as a researcher on quantum information, while at the same time working on a quantum circus and writing stand-up comedy about her research. Now, Suzanne works in public engagement, talking about chemical engineering with school kids, and helping other researchers figure out how to engage people with their research.

- Dave Hughes the founder and Chief Technical Officer of Novosound. Novosound pushes the limits of ultrasonic imaging and measurement by exploiting Thin Film Technologies in current and untapped markets. Novosound spun out from the University of the West of Scotland after a £1.5M Seed round led by Par Equity and Kelvin Capital. Dr Hughes has a degree in Physics from the University of Glasgow, and an EngD in Medical Devices from Strathclyde University. After being introduced to the OSA Chapter at Edinburgh University, he decided to found a new chapter at the University of Strathclyde with a few of his fellow students. This was known as SCOSA (Strathclyde Chapter of OSA) and was instrumental in bringing the IONS (International OSA Network of Students) conference to Glasgow in 2009.
- Alison McLure is the National Manager (Scotland) for the Institute of Physics. Following graduating in physics from the University of Aberdeen, she went on to work for the Meteorological Office for ten years. Her variety of jobs included researching and developing instruments for the tops of mountains and forecasting the weather for the RAF, the BBC and British Antarctic Survey. Her next job was to manage a yacht marina in the West Coast of Scotland, before returning to the city to join the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department. She was seconded to the Scottish Leadership Foundation as their People Exchange Manager, before applying for her current post in the Institute of Physics. She has a Postgraduate Diploma in Outdoor Environmental and Sustainability Education and is a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society. She has also led scientific expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic for British Schools Exploring Society.

If you're interested in attending, please sign up https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scope-10th-anniversary-career-event-tickets-50360516661, it's FREE and we will bring food and drinks!

If you have any other questions, just give us a shout.

We look forward to seeing you all!

SCOPE
(Strathclyde Student Community for Optics, Physics & Engineering)

Website: http://scope.phys.strath.ac.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scope.strathclyde/

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