Upcoming Events
2016-2017
Past Events
2016-2017
Mentorship Closing Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 20th
Time: 10:00 a.m
Location: EBU II, room 479
Everyone in the Mentorship Program is invited to enjoy breakfast and a fun closing ceremony!
Poster Competition
Date: Saturday, May 6th
Time: 10:00 a.m
Location: EBU II, room 105
More details here: http://ispeucsd.weebly.com/poster-competition.html
Speed Networking
Date: Wednesday, Apr 12th
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium (PFBH 191)
Come network with industry professionals from companies all over the San Diego area! Free food will be provided! Dress code is casual.
ISPE & BMES Medtronic Info Session
Date: Monday, Mar 6th
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium (PFBH 191)
We will be joined by special guest Dr. Walt Baxter who is a Senior Principal Scientist within Medtronic's Neuromodulation Division. He works primarily in the Therapy Delivery business, helping to develop stimulation leads for positioning electrodes within the nervous system. Dr. Baxter will discuss the background and culture of Medtronic, tips for networking and applying to jobs and internships, and will answer any questions you have for him!
Mentorship Program Social Mixer
Date: Saturday, Feb 25th
Time: TBD
Location: PC West
Mentors and Mentees in our Mentorship Program are invited to get to know one another better at this fun social event!
ISPE & BMES Underclassmen Enrollment Advising Social
Date: Wednesday, Feb 15th
Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m
Location: Zweifach Library (PFBH 491)
Are you unsure of what classes to take next quarter? Want to know which professors are the best to take? Come join us in a fun, interactive, and enlightening social in which upperclassmen will share their secrets in how to succeed in the spring quarter!
Bring your potential spring quarter schedules and degree audits to get personal advice from people of all bioengineering tracts on what plan will help you flourish! Whether you are already in one of the bioengineering majors, trying to switch in, or premed, what better way of getting to know what's ahead than to get advice from the individuals who were where you are a few years ago!
There will be free food for all who come so DON'T MISS OUT!
Keck Graduate Institute Info Session
Date: Wednesday, Feb 8th
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium (PFBH 191)
Keck Graduate Institute will be talking about their Master of Engineering program and their Summer Internship Program. FREE CHIPOTLE!
GBM#1 / Internship and Lab Positions Workshop
Date: Tuesday, Jan 31st
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m
Location: Green Table Room (PC West)
FREE Snacks
Looking for a lab position or an internship? Come learn about the best ways to find and apply for research positions! We will also go over future events for ISPE. Everyone is welcome!
ISPE & AIChE Genentech Info/Recruiting Event
Date: Wednesday, Jan 18th
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m
Location: Cymer Conference Center (in SME building)
This event is a great networking opportunity and will provide insight into Genentech's internship program, their general work environment, and more. All life science and engineering majors are welcome to come learn more details from multiple Genentech representatives. This event will be Genentech’s largest informational session at UCSD this year, so do not miss out! Bring your resumes and please dress in business casual attire. RSVP at: https://goo.gl/forms/N2VZrAYeC2YZYh7D2
Genentech is often considered the founder of the biotechnology industry and remains one of the world's leaders in developing drugs for life-threatening conditions such as breast cancer. Today, Genentech serves as the US headquarters for the Roche Group.
ISPE Fall Mixer
Date: Monday, Nov 14th
Time: 6:00 p.m-7:30 p.m
Location: EBUII 479
Come out to ISPE's Fall Mixer for a chance to meet and talk with other students interested in BioE and Biotech and it's potential to help millions and change the world! Because that's why we're all here right?! Not to mention FREE FOOD! Open to all majors and interests! Heard of ISPE and been thinking about joining? Want to find out more about who we are and what we do, and more importantly what WE can offer YOU? All the more reason to come for free food and free fun!
Industry Alumni Panel
Date: Thursday, Nov 10th
Time: 6:00 p.m-8:00 p.m (or earlier)
Location: EBUII 479
UCSD alumni from many companies in San Diego and Orange County will be talking about their career paths. They will also be available to answer questions about grad school and working at startups vs big companies.
Mentorship Opening Ceremony
Date: Saturday, Nov 5th
Time: 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m
Location: Bear Room (PC West)
Save the date! We will have our big mentor-mentee reveal on 11/5 at 10am (tentative date). Please note that this event is MANDATORY for those accepted to the program, as we will be revealing our mentor-mentee pairings on this day! Light refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Rinoka at risato@ucsd.edu any time or (408) 396-2532 the day of. Thank you!
Mentorship Program Deadline:
The deadline for this year's Mentorship Program application is: October 20, 2016 at 11:59 PM.
ISPE & BMES Co-Host: Genentech Info Session for Student Award
RSVP Form: https://goo.gl/forms/MxzH49rtDyMmihNi2
Date: Monday, Oct. 31
Time: 2:30-5pm
Location: Fung Auditorium (PFBH 191)
Agenda:
2:30 - 3pm - FREE Pizza
3-4:30 pm - Info session about Genentech rotation programs, the scholarship, and how to apply.
4:30-5 pm [time may vary] - Q&A
Details:
The Genentech USBTD Student Awards were founded to recognize outstanding students in disciplines related to Bioengineering at selected schools. University of California, San Diego, based on its faculty, research and outstanding students, has been selected to receive an award of $5,000.00 (five thousand dollars), of which $2,500 will be awarded to a student award winner and the remainder will be provided to the department to support award administration and department activities. The student award winner will be offered an optional three-month summer intern position starting in June 2017 at Genentech’s South San Francisco location in California in one of the following areas:
Cell Culture and Fermentation
Protein Analytical Chemistry
Pilot Plant Operations
PR&D Business Excellence, Strategy and Training
Purification
Pharmaceutical and Device Development Process Development Engineering
Requirements:
• Enrolled in Junior Year
• Preferred disciplines: Bioengineering, any track
• High scholastic achievement, strong critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working in research labs or industry is highly desirable
Resume Workshop with Genentech and Thermofisher
Date: Thursday, Oct. 27th
Time: 6:30 p.m-8:30 p.m
Location: Bear Room (PC West)
Need help with your resume? Join us on Thursday, October 27th at 6:30pm in the Bear Room (PC West) for ISPE's resume workshop! Genentech and Thermofisher interns will be giving resume tips and will do one-on-one resume editing. Also, there will be free pizza!
Mentorship Info Session
Date: Thursday, Oct 13th
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m
Location: Earl Warren College Room in 3rd floor of PC West
Want to learn what kind of careers you can pursue? Need detailed advice to prepare yourself for industry? Interested in networking for potential internships and job? Join UCSD ISPE's Industry Mentorship Program to be mentored be an industry professional! This is a great way for undergraduates to prepare themselves for industry by gaining valuable insight from working professionals and to learn the skills needed to get that dream job. Join us for an information session on 10/13 at 6 pm in the Earl Warren College Room in 3rd floor of PC West.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Rinoka at risato@ucsd.edu any time or (408) 396-2532 the day of. Thank you!
ISPE 1st Fall GBM
Date: Thursday, Oct 6th
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m
Location: PFBH 191 (Fung Auditorium)
There will be free food!!
We will discuss the mentorship program, which connects students to industry members, and our leadership rotational program (LRP), which teaches students professional skills. Applications are online!
ALSO we'll be joined with special guest speaker: Weili Wang from Illumina. Weili is the Senior Production Supervisor at Illumina.
Leadership Rotation Program Application Deadline
The deadline for this year's LRP cycle application is: October 12, 2016 at 11:59 PM.
Date: Saturday, May 20th
Time: 10:00 a.m
Location: EBU II, room 479
Everyone in the Mentorship Program is invited to enjoy breakfast and a fun closing ceremony!
Poster Competition
Date: Saturday, May 6th
Time: 10:00 a.m
Location: EBU II, room 105
More details here: http://ispeucsd.weebly.com/poster-competition.html
Speed Networking
Date: Wednesday, Apr 12th
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium (PFBH 191)
Come network with industry professionals from companies all over the San Diego area! Free food will be provided! Dress code is casual.
ISPE & BMES Medtronic Info Session
Date: Monday, Mar 6th
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium (PFBH 191)
We will be joined by special guest Dr. Walt Baxter who is a Senior Principal Scientist within Medtronic's Neuromodulation Division. He works primarily in the Therapy Delivery business, helping to develop stimulation leads for positioning electrodes within the nervous system. Dr. Baxter will discuss the background and culture of Medtronic, tips for networking and applying to jobs and internships, and will answer any questions you have for him!
Mentorship Program Social Mixer
Date: Saturday, Feb 25th
Time: TBD
Location: PC West
Mentors and Mentees in our Mentorship Program are invited to get to know one another better at this fun social event!
ISPE & BMES Underclassmen Enrollment Advising Social
Date: Wednesday, Feb 15th
Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m
Location: Zweifach Library (PFBH 491)
Are you unsure of what classes to take next quarter? Want to know which professors are the best to take? Come join us in a fun, interactive, and enlightening social in which upperclassmen will share their secrets in how to succeed in the spring quarter!
Bring your potential spring quarter schedules and degree audits to get personal advice from people of all bioengineering tracts on what plan will help you flourish! Whether you are already in one of the bioengineering majors, trying to switch in, or premed, what better way of getting to know what's ahead than to get advice from the individuals who were where you are a few years ago!
There will be free food for all who come so DON'T MISS OUT!
Keck Graduate Institute Info Session
Date: Wednesday, Feb 8th
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium (PFBH 191)
Keck Graduate Institute will be talking about their Master of Engineering program and their Summer Internship Program. FREE CHIPOTLE!
GBM#1 / Internship and Lab Positions Workshop
Date: Tuesday, Jan 31st
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m
Location: Green Table Room (PC West)
FREE Snacks
Looking for a lab position or an internship? Come learn about the best ways to find and apply for research positions! We will also go over future events for ISPE. Everyone is welcome!
ISPE & AIChE Genentech Info/Recruiting Event
Date: Wednesday, Jan 18th
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m
Location: Cymer Conference Center (in SME building)
This event is a great networking opportunity and will provide insight into Genentech's internship program, their general work environment, and more. All life science and engineering majors are welcome to come learn more details from multiple Genentech representatives. This event will be Genentech’s largest informational session at UCSD this year, so do not miss out! Bring your resumes and please dress in business casual attire. RSVP at: https://goo.gl/forms/N2VZrAYeC2YZYh7D2
Genentech is often considered the founder of the biotechnology industry and remains one of the world's leaders in developing drugs for life-threatening conditions such as breast cancer. Today, Genentech serves as the US headquarters for the Roche Group.
ISPE Fall Mixer
Date: Monday, Nov 14th
Time: 6:00 p.m-7:30 p.m
Location: EBUII 479
Come out to ISPE's Fall Mixer for a chance to meet and talk with other students interested in BioE and Biotech and it's potential to help millions and change the world! Because that's why we're all here right?! Not to mention FREE FOOD! Open to all majors and interests! Heard of ISPE and been thinking about joining? Want to find out more about who we are and what we do, and more importantly what WE can offer YOU? All the more reason to come for free food and free fun!
Industry Alumni Panel
Date: Thursday, Nov 10th
Time: 6:00 p.m-8:00 p.m (or earlier)
Location: EBUII 479
UCSD alumni from many companies in San Diego and Orange County will be talking about their career paths. They will also be available to answer questions about grad school and working at startups vs big companies.
Mentorship Opening Ceremony
Date: Saturday, Nov 5th
Time: 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m
Location: Bear Room (PC West)
Save the date! We will have our big mentor-mentee reveal on 11/5 at 10am (tentative date). Please note that this event is MANDATORY for those accepted to the program, as we will be revealing our mentor-mentee pairings on this day! Light refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Rinoka at risato@ucsd.edu any time or (408) 396-2532 the day of. Thank you!
Mentorship Program Deadline:
The deadline for this year's Mentorship Program application is: October 20, 2016 at 11:59 PM.
ISPE & BMES Co-Host: Genentech Info Session for Student Award
RSVP Form: https://goo.gl/forms/MxzH49rtDyMmihNi2
Date: Monday, Oct. 31
Time: 2:30-5pm
Location: Fung Auditorium (PFBH 191)
Agenda:
2:30 - 3pm - FREE Pizza
3-4:30 pm - Info session about Genentech rotation programs, the scholarship, and how to apply.
4:30-5 pm [time may vary] - Q&A
Details:
The Genentech USBTD Student Awards were founded to recognize outstanding students in disciplines related to Bioengineering at selected schools. University of California, San Diego, based on its faculty, research and outstanding students, has been selected to receive an award of $5,000.00 (five thousand dollars), of which $2,500 will be awarded to a student award winner and the remainder will be provided to the department to support award administration and department activities. The student award winner will be offered an optional three-month summer intern position starting in June 2017 at Genentech’s South San Francisco location in California in one of the following areas:
Cell Culture and Fermentation
Protein Analytical Chemistry
Pilot Plant Operations
PR&D Business Excellence, Strategy and Training
Purification
Pharmaceutical and Device Development Process Development Engineering
Requirements:
• Enrolled in Junior Year
• Preferred disciplines: Bioengineering, any track
• High scholastic achievement, strong critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working in research labs or industry is highly desirable
Resume Workshop with Genentech and Thermofisher
Date: Thursday, Oct. 27th
Time: 6:30 p.m-8:30 p.m
Location: Bear Room (PC West)
Need help with your resume? Join us on Thursday, October 27th at 6:30pm in the Bear Room (PC West) for ISPE's resume workshop! Genentech and Thermofisher interns will be giving resume tips and will do one-on-one resume editing. Also, there will be free pizza!
Mentorship Info Session
Date: Thursday, Oct 13th
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m
Location: Earl Warren College Room in 3rd floor of PC West
Want to learn what kind of careers you can pursue? Need detailed advice to prepare yourself for industry? Interested in networking for potential internships and job? Join UCSD ISPE's Industry Mentorship Program to be mentored be an industry professional! This is a great way for undergraduates to prepare themselves for industry by gaining valuable insight from working professionals and to learn the skills needed to get that dream job. Join us for an information session on 10/13 at 6 pm in the Earl Warren College Room in 3rd floor of PC West.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Rinoka at risato@ucsd.edu any time or (408) 396-2532 the day of. Thank you!
ISPE 1st Fall GBM
Date: Thursday, Oct 6th
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m
Location: PFBH 191 (Fung Auditorium)
There will be free food!!
We will discuss the mentorship program, which connects students to industry members, and our leadership rotational program (LRP), which teaches students professional skills. Applications are online!
ALSO we'll be joined with special guest speaker: Weili Wang from Illumina. Weili is the Senior Production Supervisor at Illumina.
Leadership Rotation Program Application Deadline
The deadline for this year's LRP cycle application is: October 12, 2016 at 11:59 PM.
2015-2016
UCSD Chapter Student Poster Competition
Date: Saturday, May 14th
Time: 10:30am-2:30pm (tentative end time)
Location: EBUII Rm 479
Application Deadline: May 6th at 11:59 pm
More Info:
http://ispeucsd.weebly.com/poster-competition.html
During Spring quarter, we will have a fantastic opportunity to create and present a poster describing your research for a panel of judges from local industries and/or ISPE chapters. The winner of the UCSD chapter competition will be sent, all-expenses paid, to compete at the International Student Poster Competition at the ISPE Annual Meeting. Our student chapter winner last year went on to finish in 1st place at the international competition!
Contact Erin (eslattery@ucsd.edu) for more info and questions.
Career Paths in Bioengineering
Date: Thursday, May 5th
Time: 6-8 pm (Food at 5:30)
Location: Fung Auditorium (in PFBH)
Bioengineering Counselor Elizabeth Soos will be presenting at the event along with special guest faculty speakers Professor Andrew McCulloch and Project Scientist Kathy Lu. Come out, get some free pizza, and learn more about your options!
Hope to see you all there!
Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1053520811393489/
RSVP Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15G59OuOvg5LmXaDqDrHkbFCU5xM0fRynxN6JbBCrWl8/viewform
Speed Dating Night with Industry
Date: Thursday, February 25th
Time: 6:30-8 pm
Location: FUNG Auditorium, PFBH
ISPE's 2nd annual Speed Dating Night with Industry is quickly approaching! Come network with industry professionals from various fields as well as some of the board members from our parent chapter, ISPE San Diego! This will be a unique opportunity for all of you to meet professionals from diverse backgrounds in an informal setting and basically ask any questions you may have regarding the working life, various industrial fields, etc. Food will be provided.
UPDATES:
Entry limited to first 50 people
Companies expected: Consulting firms- Azzur, CnA; Other- Siemens, Illumina, Beckman Coulter, Pacira, CRB, Gilead
Do NOT bring resumes! This is NOT a recruiting event. These representatives are here to answer life/industry questions, not to hire.
Medtronic Recruiting Event (ISPE and TBP co-hosts)
Date: Wednesday, February 10th
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium (in PFBH)
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the world's largest medical device company as well as to obtain FULL TIME ENGINEERING POSITIONS and SUMMER INTERNSHIPS. Recruiters from Medtronic will be at the event to talk about available positions, answer questions, and collect resumes.
Walt Baxter, Senior Scientist at Medtronic Neurological will be talking about the company and giving advice about careers in medical devices. Vanessa Harte from the Santa Rosa division, will be talking about endovascular products and collecting resumes for open positions in Santa Rosa. Ashley Chin from the Orange County division will be talking about neurovascular products and collecting resumes for open positions in Orange County
Dress business casual! First 100 people GET FREE PIZZA!
**IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE** In order to maximize your time with Medtronic professionals, the event will start promptly at 6 pm in Fung Auditorium. At 7 pm, Medtronic HR Professionals will be collecting resumes. During this time, pizza and drinks will be provided right outside of Fung Auditorium so that individuals can grab a quick bite before talking to HR or eat right after talking to HR.
Link to Facebook event (for notification reminder): https://www.facebook.com/events/514739082029183/
ISPE AIChE Genentech Info/Recruiting Event
Date: Wednesday, January 13th
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m (Food at 5:-5:30 pm, info session starts at 5:30)
Location: Cymer Conference Center (in SME)
Thank you AIChE for help with the room :)
Genentech is coming back this year with opportunities for anyone interested in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and etc. This event can be a great networking opportunity and will provide insight into Genentech's internship program, their general work environment, and more. All life science and engineering majors are welcome to come learn more details from multiple Genentech representatives. This event will be Genentech’s largest informational session at UCSD this year, so do not miss out! Bring your resumes and please dress in business casual attire.**
**Because of the huge interest and a need to facilitate the networking session afterwards, there is an RSVP form. The earlier you sign up, the more likely you will be to have 1 on 1 time with Genentech representatives. Those who do not RSVP will get the opportunity if time permits- which is no guarantee.
http://goo.gl/forms/V7GwoM9HAZ
Genentech is often considered the founder of the biotechnology industry and remains one of the world's leaders in developing drugs for life-threatening conditions. Today, Genentech serves as the US headquarters for the Roche Group.
Genentech Info Session
Date: Thursday, Nov 19th
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium in PFBH
There will be pizza :)
UCSD alumni will be giving a general overview of Genentech with a focus on the process development division as well as information about their internship and rotation programs.
Bring your resumes!
ISPE 1st Fall GBM
Date: Monday, Oct 5th
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium in PFBH
There will be PIZZA so come mingle, eat, and enjoy :)
We will discuss the mentorship program, which connects students to industry members, and our leadership rotational program (LRP), which teaches students professional skills. We will be accepting applications for both programs at the GBM and you can also fill them out now online.
ALSO we'll be joined with special guest speaker: Joseph Tsai from Dexcom, a leading medical device company. Joseph is the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at Dexcom and he will be sharing advice on how to pursue a management focused career in engineering.
Date: Saturday, May 14th
Time: 10:30am-2:30pm (tentative end time)
Location: EBUII Rm 479
Application Deadline: May 6th at 11:59 pm
More Info:
http://ispeucsd.weebly.com/poster-competition.html
During Spring quarter, we will have a fantastic opportunity to create and present a poster describing your research for a panel of judges from local industries and/or ISPE chapters. The winner of the UCSD chapter competition will be sent, all-expenses paid, to compete at the International Student Poster Competition at the ISPE Annual Meeting. Our student chapter winner last year went on to finish in 1st place at the international competition!
Contact Erin (eslattery@ucsd.edu) for more info and questions.
Career Paths in Bioengineering
Date: Thursday, May 5th
Time: 6-8 pm (Food at 5:30)
Location: Fung Auditorium (in PFBH)
Bioengineering Counselor Elizabeth Soos will be presenting at the event along with special guest faculty speakers Professor Andrew McCulloch and Project Scientist Kathy Lu. Come out, get some free pizza, and learn more about your options!
Hope to see you all there!
Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1053520811393489/
RSVP Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15G59OuOvg5LmXaDqDrHkbFCU5xM0fRynxN6JbBCrWl8/viewform
Speed Dating Night with Industry
Date: Thursday, February 25th
Time: 6:30-8 pm
Location: FUNG Auditorium, PFBH
ISPE's 2nd annual Speed Dating Night with Industry is quickly approaching! Come network with industry professionals from various fields as well as some of the board members from our parent chapter, ISPE San Diego! This will be a unique opportunity for all of you to meet professionals from diverse backgrounds in an informal setting and basically ask any questions you may have regarding the working life, various industrial fields, etc. Food will be provided.
UPDATES:
Entry limited to first 50 people
Companies expected: Consulting firms- Azzur, CnA; Other- Siemens, Illumina, Beckman Coulter, Pacira, CRB, Gilead
Do NOT bring resumes! This is NOT a recruiting event. These representatives are here to answer life/industry questions, not to hire.
Medtronic Recruiting Event (ISPE and TBP co-hosts)
Date: Wednesday, February 10th
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium (in PFBH)
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the world's largest medical device company as well as to obtain FULL TIME ENGINEERING POSITIONS and SUMMER INTERNSHIPS. Recruiters from Medtronic will be at the event to talk about available positions, answer questions, and collect resumes.
Walt Baxter, Senior Scientist at Medtronic Neurological will be talking about the company and giving advice about careers in medical devices. Vanessa Harte from the Santa Rosa division, will be talking about endovascular products and collecting resumes for open positions in Santa Rosa. Ashley Chin from the Orange County division will be talking about neurovascular products and collecting resumes for open positions in Orange County
Dress business casual! First 100 people GET FREE PIZZA!
**IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE** In order to maximize your time with Medtronic professionals, the event will start promptly at 6 pm in Fung Auditorium. At 7 pm, Medtronic HR Professionals will be collecting resumes. During this time, pizza and drinks will be provided right outside of Fung Auditorium so that individuals can grab a quick bite before talking to HR or eat right after talking to HR.
Link to Facebook event (for notification reminder): https://www.facebook.com/events/514739082029183/
ISPE AIChE Genentech Info/Recruiting Event
Date: Wednesday, January 13th
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m (Food at 5:-5:30 pm, info session starts at 5:30)
Location: Cymer Conference Center (in SME)
Thank you AIChE for help with the room :)
Genentech is coming back this year with opportunities for anyone interested in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and etc. This event can be a great networking opportunity and will provide insight into Genentech's internship program, their general work environment, and more. All life science and engineering majors are welcome to come learn more details from multiple Genentech representatives. This event will be Genentech’s largest informational session at UCSD this year, so do not miss out! Bring your resumes and please dress in business casual attire.**
**Because of the huge interest and a need to facilitate the networking session afterwards, there is an RSVP form. The earlier you sign up, the more likely you will be to have 1 on 1 time with Genentech representatives. Those who do not RSVP will get the opportunity if time permits- which is no guarantee.
http://goo.gl/forms/V7GwoM9HAZ
Genentech is often considered the founder of the biotechnology industry and remains one of the world's leaders in developing drugs for life-threatening conditions. Today, Genentech serves as the US headquarters for the Roche Group.
Genentech Info Session
Date: Thursday, Nov 19th
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium in PFBH
There will be pizza :)
UCSD alumni will be giving a general overview of Genentech with a focus on the process development division as well as information about their internship and rotation programs.
Bring your resumes!
ISPE 1st Fall GBM
Date: Monday, Oct 5th
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium in PFBH
There will be PIZZA so come mingle, eat, and enjoy :)
We will discuss the mentorship program, which connects students to industry members, and our leadership rotational program (LRP), which teaches students professional skills. We will be accepting applications for both programs at the GBM and you can also fill them out now online.
ALSO we'll be joined with special guest speaker: Joseph Tsai from Dexcom, a leading medical device company. Joseph is the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at Dexcom and he will be sharing advice on how to pursue a management focused career in engineering.
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2014-2015
ISPE Dexcom Info Session
Date: Thursday, April 16th
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m
Location: EBU2, room 584
Dexcom is a premier medical device company specializing in continuous glucose monitoring. We are bringing in Brian Lau to speak at the event. He is currently a process engineer at Dexcom who obtained his Bachelors degree in Bioengineering: Biomedical Devices from UCLA and his Masters degree in Bioengineering from UCSD. Brian will be speaking about the company, career paths/graduate school, as well as UPCOMING INTERNSHIPS at Dexcom. Brian will also be COLLECTING RESUMES, so come prepared with a polished version and please be dressed business casually. We will also be providing free pizza! So hope to see you there!
Metronic Info Session
Date: Wednesday March 4th
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium in PFBH
ISPE and TBP will be co-hosting an info session for Medtronic- the world's premier medical device company. This info session will be highly relevant to mechanical, bio, electrical, and chemical engineers. Walt Baxter, Senior Principal Scientist at Medtronic Neurological will be speaking about the company. There will be a Q and A session following the presentation so come prepared with any questions you might have!
2015 Second Winter GBM
Date: Wednesday February 18th
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium in PFBH
ISPE will be having its second GBM of the quarter! We will be a hosting a "Speed Dating Night with Industry" during this GBM. So, come network with industry professionals from various different fields and some of the board members from our parent chapter, ISPE San Diego! This will be a unique opportunity for all of you to meet professionals from diverse backgrounds in an informal setting and basically ask any questions you may have regarding the working life, various industrial fields, etc.
Here is a list of some of the people coming to our event (we may have more!) :
Lindsey Daniel - CRB
Rod Freeman- Beckman
Marcus Webb- CnA Consulting
Peter Walters- CRB
Kevin Blankemeier- Jackson and Blanc
Trish Flaherty- CCI
Ximena Horne- Diazyme Laboratories (Division of General Atomics)
Eva Pulleva- Diazyme Laboratories (Division of General Atomics)
Genentech Info Session
Date: Wednesday January 21
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m
Location: Cymer Conference Center (in SME building)
Genentech is coming back this year, but with larger opportunities for anyone interested in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and etc. This event can be a great networking opportunity and will provide insight into Genentech's internship program, their general work environment, and more. All life science and engineering majors are welcome to come learn more details from multiple Genentech representatives. This event will be Genentech’s largest informational session at UCSD this year, so do not miss out! Bring your resumes and please dress in business casual attire.**
**Because of the huge interest and a need to facilitate the networking session afterwards, there is an RSVP form. The first 100 people to RSVP will be guaranteed 1-on-1 time with Genentech Representatives. Those who don't RSVP will get the opportunity if time permits - which is no guarantee. So fill out the form below as soon as possible.
https://docs.google.com/…/1BsQU7oPc2UvXH3QyS57Ub4e…/viewform
Genentech is often considered the founder of the biotechnology industry and remains one of the world's leaders in developing drugs for life-threatening conditions such as breast cancer. Today, Genentech serves as the US headquarters for the Roche Group.
2015 First Winter GBM
Date: Thursday, January 15
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Fung Auditorium
Join us for our first winter quarter GBM! Lou Obertreis will be speaking, and he has extensive industry experience having worked at Baxter, Hewlett Packard, Invitrogen, Accumetrics, and Abbot Vascular Devices to name a few companies. Lou is currently an independent consultant for product manufacturing engineering and will be speaking about his industry experience and the transition to independent consulting. We hope to see you there!
2nd GBM/Career Development Workshop
Date: Wednesday November 19
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m
Location: EBU2 Room 479
Come out to our second GBM and let ISPE help you create your future with a night of Career Planning and Development! Lindsey Daniel and Chris Humphrey from CRB Engineers will be hosting a workshop to help you plan your career and teach you how to reach your potential. The workshop will include a presentation on how to create SMART goals, how to plan a career and how to develop a career. The workshop will also include a career planning exercise as well as development tools. We hope to see you there!
Genentech Informational Session
Date: Wednesday November 12
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Fung Auditorium
We will be having an informational session hosted by Genentech engineers and UCSD alumni regarding the Outstanding Student Award and their transition from UCSD to a top biotechnological company. This will be a great opportunity to network, ask any questions in regards to working in industry, and learn more about Genentech or the biotechnological industry, in general!
Resume Workshop
Date: Tuesday October 21
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m
Location: BENG 161 (media room opposite Fung)
Come out to our Resume Workshop where engineers from Genentech and CRB will give you an overview of what makes a good resume. There is also a chance of one-on-on with them after the presentation. You will receive valuable opinions from REAL engineers and HR staff regarding what they want in a competent resume, so this will be an event you won't want to miss!
Date: Thursday, April 16th
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m
Location: EBU2, room 584
Dexcom is a premier medical device company specializing in continuous glucose monitoring. We are bringing in Brian Lau to speak at the event. He is currently a process engineer at Dexcom who obtained his Bachelors degree in Bioengineering: Biomedical Devices from UCLA and his Masters degree in Bioengineering from UCSD. Brian will be speaking about the company, career paths/graduate school, as well as UPCOMING INTERNSHIPS at Dexcom. Brian will also be COLLECTING RESUMES, so come prepared with a polished version and please be dressed business casually. We will also be providing free pizza! So hope to see you there!
Metronic Info Session
Date: Wednesday March 4th
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium in PFBH
ISPE and TBP will be co-hosting an info session for Medtronic- the world's premier medical device company. This info session will be highly relevant to mechanical, bio, electrical, and chemical engineers. Walt Baxter, Senior Principal Scientist at Medtronic Neurological will be speaking about the company. There will be a Q and A session following the presentation so come prepared with any questions you might have!
2015 Second Winter GBM
Date: Wednesday February 18th
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium in PFBH
ISPE will be having its second GBM of the quarter! We will be a hosting a "Speed Dating Night with Industry" during this GBM. So, come network with industry professionals from various different fields and some of the board members from our parent chapter, ISPE San Diego! This will be a unique opportunity for all of you to meet professionals from diverse backgrounds in an informal setting and basically ask any questions you may have regarding the working life, various industrial fields, etc.
Here is a list of some of the people coming to our event (we may have more!) :
Lindsey Daniel - CRB
Rod Freeman- Beckman
Marcus Webb- CnA Consulting
Peter Walters- CRB
Kevin Blankemeier- Jackson and Blanc
Trish Flaherty- CCI
Ximena Horne- Diazyme Laboratories (Division of General Atomics)
Eva Pulleva- Diazyme Laboratories (Division of General Atomics)
Genentech Info Session
Date: Wednesday January 21
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m
Location: Cymer Conference Center (in SME building)
Genentech is coming back this year, but with larger opportunities for anyone interested in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and etc. This event can be a great networking opportunity and will provide insight into Genentech's internship program, their general work environment, and more. All life science and engineering majors are welcome to come learn more details from multiple Genentech representatives. This event will be Genentech’s largest informational session at UCSD this year, so do not miss out! Bring your resumes and please dress in business casual attire.**
**Because of the huge interest and a need to facilitate the networking session afterwards, there is an RSVP form. The first 100 people to RSVP will be guaranteed 1-on-1 time with Genentech Representatives. Those who don't RSVP will get the opportunity if time permits - which is no guarantee. So fill out the form below as soon as possible.
https://docs.google.com/…/1BsQU7oPc2UvXH3QyS57Ub4e…/viewform
Genentech is often considered the founder of the biotechnology industry and remains one of the world's leaders in developing drugs for life-threatening conditions such as breast cancer. Today, Genentech serves as the US headquarters for the Roche Group.
2015 First Winter GBM
Date: Thursday, January 15
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Fung Auditorium
Join us for our first winter quarter GBM! Lou Obertreis will be speaking, and he has extensive industry experience having worked at Baxter, Hewlett Packard, Invitrogen, Accumetrics, and Abbot Vascular Devices to name a few companies. Lou is currently an independent consultant for product manufacturing engineering and will be speaking about his industry experience and the transition to independent consulting. We hope to see you there!
2nd GBM/Career Development Workshop
Date: Wednesday November 19
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m
Location: EBU2 Room 479
Come out to our second GBM and let ISPE help you create your future with a night of Career Planning and Development! Lindsey Daniel and Chris Humphrey from CRB Engineers will be hosting a workshop to help you plan your career and teach you how to reach your potential. The workshop will include a presentation on how to create SMART goals, how to plan a career and how to develop a career. The workshop will also include a career planning exercise as well as development tools. We hope to see you there!
Genentech Informational Session
Date: Wednesday November 12
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Fung Auditorium
We will be having an informational session hosted by Genentech engineers and UCSD alumni regarding the Outstanding Student Award and their transition from UCSD to a top biotechnological company. This will be a great opportunity to network, ask any questions in regards to working in industry, and learn more about Genentech or the biotechnological industry, in general!
Resume Workshop
Date: Tuesday October 21
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m
Location: BENG 161 (media room opposite Fung)
Come out to our Resume Workshop where engineers from Genentech and CRB will give you an overview of what makes a good resume. There is also a chance of one-on-on with them after the presentation. You will receive valuable opinions from REAL engineers and HR staff regarding what they want in a competent resume, so this will be an event you won't want to miss!
| ispe_resume_workshop_2014.pdf |
Research Position Workshop
Date: Tuesday October 14
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m
Location: PFBH Conference Room 003 (BENG Basement)
Are you interested in working in a research lab? ISPE can help you out with that! Come get advice and suggestions from current lab researchers on where to look for a lab, how to approach a PI, the difference between wet labs and dry labs, prestigious research programs, and much more. You will also be able to ask current students how they obtained their lab positions and whatever you want to know about.
Date: Tuesday October 14
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m
Location: PFBH Conference Room 003 (BENG Basement)
Are you interested in working in a research lab? ISPE can help you out with that! Come get advice and suggestions from current lab researchers on where to look for a lab, how to approach a PI, the difference between wet labs and dry labs, prestigious research programs, and much more. You will also be able to ask current students how they obtained their lab positions and whatever you want to know about.
| research_position_workshop_2014.pdf |
2014 Fall Quarter GBM
Day: Tuesday, October 7
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium in PFBH
Join us for our Fall Quarter GBM! We will have free pizza and we will introduce the chapter, what we are about, the officers, and advisers. There will also be information regarding our new mentorship program. Take this opportunity to pair up with an industry mentor!
Day: Tuesday, October 7
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium in PFBH
Join us for our Fall Quarter GBM! We will have free pizza and we will introduce the chapter, what we are about, the officers, and advisers. There will also be information regarding our new mentorship program. Take this opportunity to pair up with an industry mentor!
| fall_1st_gbm_2014.pdf |
2013-2014
ISPE Young Professionals Happy Hour
Date: Tuesday April 22
Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m
Location: Green Flash Brewery
Come out to the Young Professional and Student Happy Hour Event at Green Flash Brewery and have some fun. Your $10 fee includes pizza and 4 4-oz. drinks. This is a great opportunity to have some fun and network with professionals. Note that you do not have to be over 21 years of age to attend. For more information, see http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=11757b3b-fec2-4036-a87e-631f9b8e5aa0&c=685e18a0-7918-11e3-965e-d4ae526edd6c&ch=692d0160-7918-11e3-96cc-d4ae526edd6c
Bioengineering Day
Date: Saturday, April 12
Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m
Location: Sanford Consortium
This event is a unique forum for networking between our industrial partners and the bioengineering community at UC San Diego. This year's Bioengineering Day features a keynote by Prof. Terrence J. Sejnowski, head of the Computational Neurobiology Laboratory (Salk Institute), as well as graduate research talks, a poster expo, an industry panel discussion, and a networking reception.
For more information, see http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/events/beday/
Volunteer for SDSEF
Date: Saturday, March 22
The San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering attracts thousands of people each year to explore exhibits and demonstrations on all facets of science and engineering. BEGS (Bioengineering Graduate Society) and BMES (Biomedical Engineering Society) are once again hosting Festival exhibits to promote bioengineering to young people and the community and we need your help in making the event a success. You'll have the additional opportunity to interact with participating companies. Companies and groups in the past have included Qualcomm, Kaiser, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, and the Reuben H Fleet Science Center.
Please sign up to volunteer at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10n58vfa_jLp3SUTGPDDRpPRxNVubZRQXeG9H187_5SQ/viewform
ISPE Young Professional and Student Bowling Event
Date: Sunday, March 9
Time: 2:30-5:00 p.m.
Come out to the Young Professional and Student Bowling Event at Mira Mesa Lanes. Your $25 fee includes pizza, drinks, and two hours of bowling (shoes provided). This is a great opportunity to have some fun and network with professionals.
ISPE/HMP3 Career Path Information Session
Date: Thursday, March 6
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Leichtag Auditorium
Come join ISPE and HMP3 as we discuss possible career paths available to students with an interest in the biomedical field. Dr. Jalveh Lameh, Executive Director of BioPharma Services at Genoptix, a Novartis Company, will share her experiences and how she got involved in the industry. We will discuss the various pros and cons of attending graduate school, medical school, or working in industry after graduation. This is an excellent opportunity to network and learn more about all the opportunities!
Genentech Internship Information Session
Date: Wednesday, January 22
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Place: UCSD, SME Cymer Room
Genentech is back with internship opportunities for anyone interestedin biotechnology, pharmacy, and medical devices. All life science and engineering majors are welcome to come and hear more details from representatives. This is a great opportunity and will be Genentech's largest recruitment at UCSD this year. Bring your resumes and dress in business casual attire.
Research Position Workshop
Date: Wednesday, January 14
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: PFBH, Zweifach Library (4th Floor)
Do you have an interest in working in a research lab? ISPE can help you get that coveted position! Come learn tips and advice from current lab researchers on how to approach a PI, the difference between wet lab and dry lab, important programs, and much more. You will be able to ask current students how they obtained their lab positions.
ISPE Winter GBM
Date: Wednesday, January 8
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: PFBH, Fung Auditorium
Walt Baxter, Senior Principle Scientist at Medtronic, will be our guest speaker. Dr. Baxter received both his M.S. and Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from UCSD. He currently works on cardiac rhythm disease management. He is interested in the fusion of medical device and imaging mechanical analysis, and is currently a leading engineer in the medical device industry. Walt Baxter serves on UCSD's Industrial Advisory Board and will be able to give advice on how to transition from university into the workplace, as well as his thoughts on further education. It is also a great networking opportunity for those looking for internships and full-time jobs.
Date: Tuesday April 22
Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m
Location: Green Flash Brewery
Come out to the Young Professional and Student Happy Hour Event at Green Flash Brewery and have some fun. Your $10 fee includes pizza and 4 4-oz. drinks. This is a great opportunity to have some fun and network with professionals. Note that you do not have to be over 21 years of age to attend. For more information, see http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=11757b3b-fec2-4036-a87e-631f9b8e5aa0&c=685e18a0-7918-11e3-965e-d4ae526edd6c&ch=692d0160-7918-11e3-96cc-d4ae526edd6c
Bioengineering Day
Date: Saturday, April 12
Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m
Location: Sanford Consortium
This event is a unique forum for networking between our industrial partners and the bioengineering community at UC San Diego. This year's Bioengineering Day features a keynote by Prof. Terrence J. Sejnowski, head of the Computational Neurobiology Laboratory (Salk Institute), as well as graduate research talks, a poster expo, an industry panel discussion, and a networking reception.
For more information, see http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/events/beday/
Volunteer for SDSEF
Date: Saturday, March 22
The San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering attracts thousands of people each year to explore exhibits and demonstrations on all facets of science and engineering. BEGS (Bioengineering Graduate Society) and BMES (Biomedical Engineering Society) are once again hosting Festival exhibits to promote bioengineering to young people and the community and we need your help in making the event a success. You'll have the additional opportunity to interact with participating companies. Companies and groups in the past have included Qualcomm, Kaiser, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, and the Reuben H Fleet Science Center.
Please sign up to volunteer at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10n58vfa_jLp3SUTGPDDRpPRxNVubZRQXeG9H187_5SQ/viewform
ISPE Young Professional and Student Bowling Event
Date: Sunday, March 9
Time: 2:30-5:00 p.m.
Come out to the Young Professional and Student Bowling Event at Mira Mesa Lanes. Your $25 fee includes pizza, drinks, and two hours of bowling (shoes provided). This is a great opportunity to have some fun and network with professionals.
ISPE/HMP3 Career Path Information Session
Date: Thursday, March 6
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Leichtag Auditorium
Come join ISPE and HMP3 as we discuss possible career paths available to students with an interest in the biomedical field. Dr. Jalveh Lameh, Executive Director of BioPharma Services at Genoptix, a Novartis Company, will share her experiences and how she got involved in the industry. We will discuss the various pros and cons of attending graduate school, medical school, or working in industry after graduation. This is an excellent opportunity to network and learn more about all the opportunities!
Genentech Internship Information Session
Date: Wednesday, January 22
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Place: UCSD, SME Cymer Room
Genentech is back with internship opportunities for anyone interestedin biotechnology, pharmacy, and medical devices. All life science and engineering majors are welcome to come and hear more details from representatives. This is a great opportunity and will be Genentech's largest recruitment at UCSD this year. Bring your resumes and dress in business casual attire.
Research Position Workshop
Date: Wednesday, January 14
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: PFBH, Zweifach Library (4th Floor)
Do you have an interest in working in a research lab? ISPE can help you get that coveted position! Come learn tips and advice from current lab researchers on how to approach a PI, the difference between wet lab and dry lab, important programs, and much more. You will be able to ask current students how they obtained their lab positions.
ISPE Winter GBM
Date: Wednesday, January 8
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: PFBH, Fung Auditorium
Walt Baxter, Senior Principle Scientist at Medtronic, will be our guest speaker. Dr. Baxter received both his M.S. and Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from UCSD. He currently works on cardiac rhythm disease management. He is interested in the fusion of medical device and imaging mechanical analysis, and is currently a leading engineer in the medical device industry. Walt Baxter serves on UCSD's Industrial Advisory Board and will be able to give advice on how to transition from university into the workplace, as well as his thoughts on further education. It is also a great networking opportunity for those looking for internships and full-time jobs.
