Upcoming Events
2017-2018
ISPE GBM #1/Gilead Info session
Date: Wednesday, April 18th
Time: 4:30pm- 6:30pm
Location: Bear Room
Come join us in our first GBM of the quarter! We will also have a representative from Gilead come to speak about the company. Gilead is a research-based pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines.
Guest Speaker: John M Newsam (Adjunct Professor)
Date: Wednesday, May 2nd
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: PFBH 391
Come join us at 5:30pm in Powell-Focht Bioengineering Hall Room 391 as Dr. Newsam shares his experience within industry. *FREE snacks and drinks will be provided* via UCSD's own International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
Poster Competition
Date: Saturday, May 12th
Time: 10:00 am
Location: PFBH 291
Present your research topic to industry professionals and win a chance to attend ISPE annual conference in Philadelphia (all expenses paid by ISPE) where you have a chance to win $500 cash prize and create more network connections! All grad and undergrad students from all majors are welcome!
Free Brunch will be available at the event!
More details here: Poster Competition
Young Professionals Networking Event
Date: Thursday, May 31st, 2018
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Fung Auditorium
Join us at one of the biggest networking events hosted by ISPE UCSD Student chapter along with ISPE Young Professionals chapter on Thursday, May 31st! There will also be THREE highly accomplished Industry professionals speaking at the event. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with professionals at various levels of the industry! FREE Chipotle will be provided!
RSVP here
Date: Wednesday, April 18th
Time: 4:30pm- 6:30pm
Location: Bear Room
Come join us in our first GBM of the quarter! We will also have a representative from Gilead come to speak about the company. Gilead is a research-based pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines.
Guest Speaker: John M Newsam (Adjunct Professor)
Date: Wednesday, May 2nd
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: PFBH 391
Come join us at 5:30pm in Powell-Focht Bioengineering Hall Room 391 as Dr. Newsam shares his experience within industry. *FREE snacks and drinks will be provided* via UCSD's own International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
Poster Competition
Date: Saturday, May 12th
Time: 10:00 am
Location: PFBH 291
Present your research topic to industry professionals and win a chance to attend ISPE annual conference in Philadelphia (all expenses paid by ISPE) where you have a chance to win $500 cash prize and create more network connections! All grad and undergrad students from all majors are welcome!
Free Brunch will be available at the event!
More details here: Poster Competition
Young Professionals Networking Event
Date: Thursday, May 31st, 2018
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Fung Auditorium
Join us at one of the biggest networking events hosted by ISPE UCSD Student chapter along with ISPE Young Professionals chapter on Thursday, May 31st! There will also be THREE highly accomplished Industry professionals speaking at the event. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with professionals at various levels of the industry! FREE Chipotle will be provided!
RSVP here
Past Events
2017-2018
ISPE Mixer
Date: Thursday, March 1st
Time: 5-6 PM
Location: PFBH 291
Talk to upperclassmen about school, professors or life as a student in bioengineering/chemistry/biology or other related fields. ISPE mixer is this year's first LRP planned event which features tips that you might need on how to be successful in college.
ISPE Alumni Panel
Date: Thursday, February 22
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: PFBH 291
ISPE's Alumni Panel featured recent UCSD Grads who are currently in industry. Our panel shared information about their experiences in industry, and their transition from undergrad to industry. Our panelists discussed skills they have developed through their time at UCSD, and other tips they have on finding a career after graduation.
KGI Recruiting and Info Session/Winter Quarter GBM
Date: Wednesday, January 31st
Time: 6-8:30 PM
Location: Fung Auditorium
Keck Graduate Institute is a specialized graduate school located in Claremont, CA that prepares students to be next generation leaders in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Faculty and student representatives (including one UCSD BTEC alumna) from KGI were present on Wednesday, January 31st to recruit for their Masters of Engineering program in Bioprocessing and the BSUITE Summer Internship Program!
Genentech Recruiting and Info Session
Date: Thursday, January 18th
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Cymer Conference Room
A representative from the San Francisco site, and recruiters from the Oceanside site came to UCSD to talk about summer internship opportunities at Genentech. Genentech Ambassadors and former interns, from various departments, were also present to talk about their experiences as interns at Genentech.
5:00-5:30 Pizza
5:15 Genentech Representatives Arrive
5:30-5:40 Introductions
5:40-6:10 Genentech presentations with Q&A
6:10-7:00 Networking
Networking Bootcamp and Resume Workshop
Date: Tuesday, January 16th
Time: 7-9 pm
Location: PFBH 391
ISPE hosted a Networking Bootcamp where officers helped with everything one needs for a Career Fair! Tips on improving your resume, working on your interview skills and practicing your elevator pitch were given.
Two lucky winners, selected through raffle, got the chance to be one of the first to talk to the GENENTECH reps during the Genentech Recruiting event on January 18th. To know more about the event, visit the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1232949140138064/
ISPE Young Professionals Mixer
Date: Thursday, November 9th
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Draft Republic Restaurant and Brewery
ISPE YP hosted an industry x UCSD student mixer at Draft Republic on Thursday, November 9th at 5pm. This event was a great chance to develop strong social and professional networks by giving UCSD students a casual environment to meet industry professionals who've graduated within the last five years.
Genentech Info Session
Date: Thursday, November 2nd
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Fung Auditorium
Mallika Malleswaran and Albert Siu, UCSD Alumni and previous ORDP and PDRP associates, came to hold office hours and present about internship and full-time opportunities in Pharma Technical Development (PTD) at Genentech. Genentech Ambassadors and former interns, from various departments, were also present and talked about their experiences as interns at Genentech.
Students learned about:
• Summer Internships - 3 and 6 month
• Process Development Rotation Program*
• Operations Rotation Development Program*
• Outstanding Student Award - Scholarship for juniors in BENG
*PDRP and ODRP are one of the most prestigious rotation programs in the industry, open to **BOTH** BS and MS graduates.
Mentorship Info Session
Date: Wednesday, October 18th
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: EBU II, 584
The ISPE Industry Mentorship program provides a year long, one-on-one mentorship with an industry professional in biotech or other related industries. Information and concerns about being a mentee and the other requirements of the program were discussed at the info session. Application deadline: 10/27.
For students interested in leadership opportunities, we also explained about our Leadership Rotation Program.
Fall GBM #1
Date: Tuesday, October 10th
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: PFBH, room 291
We went over all the future events for ISPE during this quarter. A Genetech ambassador was also present to provide opportunities and work culture at Genentech. It was followed by a networking session with all the officers and the ambassador.
Date: Thursday, March 1st
Time: 5-6 PM
Location: PFBH 291
Talk to upperclassmen about school, professors or life as a student in bioengineering/chemistry/biology or other related fields. ISPE mixer is this year's first LRP planned event which features tips that you might need on how to be successful in college.
ISPE Alumni Panel
Date: Thursday, February 22
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: PFBH 291
ISPE's Alumni Panel featured recent UCSD Grads who are currently in industry. Our panel shared information about their experiences in industry, and their transition from undergrad to industry. Our panelists discussed skills they have developed through their time at UCSD, and other tips they have on finding a career after graduation.
KGI Recruiting and Info Session/Winter Quarter GBM
Date: Wednesday, January 31st
Time: 6-8:30 PM
Location: Fung Auditorium
Keck Graduate Institute is a specialized graduate school located in Claremont, CA that prepares students to be next generation leaders in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Faculty and student representatives (including one UCSD BTEC alumna) from KGI were present on Wednesday, January 31st to recruit for their Masters of Engineering program in Bioprocessing and the BSUITE Summer Internship Program!
Genentech Recruiting and Info Session
Date: Thursday, January 18th
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Cymer Conference Room
A representative from the San Francisco site, and recruiters from the Oceanside site came to UCSD to talk about summer internship opportunities at Genentech. Genentech Ambassadors and former interns, from various departments, were also present to talk about their experiences as interns at Genentech.
5:00-5:30 Pizza
5:15 Genentech Representatives Arrive
5:30-5:40 Introductions
5:40-6:10 Genentech presentations with Q&A
6:10-7:00 Networking
Networking Bootcamp and Resume Workshop
Date: Tuesday, January 16th
Time: 7-9 pm
Location: PFBH 391
ISPE hosted a Networking Bootcamp where officers helped with everything one needs for a Career Fair! Tips on improving your resume, working on your interview skills and practicing your elevator pitch were given.
Two lucky winners, selected through raffle, got the chance to be one of the first to talk to the GENENTECH reps during the Genentech Recruiting event on January 18th. To know more about the event, visit the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1232949140138064/
ISPE Young Professionals Mixer
Date: Thursday, November 9th
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Draft Republic Restaurant and Brewery
ISPE YP hosted an industry x UCSD student mixer at Draft Republic on Thursday, November 9th at 5pm. This event was a great chance to develop strong social and professional networks by giving UCSD students a casual environment to meet industry professionals who've graduated within the last five years.
Genentech Info Session
Date: Thursday, November 2nd
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Fung Auditorium
Mallika Malleswaran and Albert Siu, UCSD Alumni and previous ORDP and PDRP associates, came to hold office hours and present about internship and full-time opportunities in Pharma Technical Development (PTD) at Genentech. Genentech Ambassadors and former interns, from various departments, were also present and talked about their experiences as interns at Genentech.
Students learned about:
• Summer Internships - 3 and 6 month
• Process Development Rotation Program*
• Operations Rotation Development Program*
• Outstanding Student Award - Scholarship for juniors in BENG
*PDRP and ODRP are one of the most prestigious rotation programs in the industry, open to **BOTH** BS and MS graduates.
Mentorship Info Session
Date: Wednesday, October 18th
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: EBU II, 584
The ISPE Industry Mentorship program provides a year long, one-on-one mentorship with an industry professional in biotech or other related industries. Information and concerns about being a mentee and the other requirements of the program were discussed at the info session. Application deadline: 10/27.
For students interested in leadership opportunities, we also explained about our Leadership Rotation Program.
Fall GBM #1
Date: Tuesday, October 10th
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: PFBH, room 291
We went over all the future events for ISPE during this quarter. A Genetech ambassador was also present to provide opportunities and work culture at Genentech. It was followed by a networking session with all the officers and the ambassador.
2016-2017
Mentorship Closing Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 20th
Time: 10:00 a.m
Location: EBU II, room 479
Everyone in the Mentorship Program was 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)
This event granted a chance to network with industry professionals from companies all over the San Diego area!
ISPE & BMES Medtronic Info Session
Date: Monday, Mar 6th
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium (PFBH 191)
We were 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 discussed the background and culture of Medtronic, tips for networking and applying to jobs and internships, and also answered questions students had for him!
Mentorship Program Social Mixer
Date: Saturday, Feb 25th
Time: TBD
Location: PC West
Mentors and Mentees in our Mentorship Program were 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)
Upperclassmen shared their secrets in how to succeed in the spring quarter at a fun, interactive and enlighterning social! Students brought their spring quarter schedules and degree audits to get personal advice from people of all bioengineering tracts on what plan will help them flourish! Students of the bioengineering majors, trying to switch in, or premed, had a chance to get tips and consultations from individuals who had gone through the same experiences they did previously!
Keck Graduate Institute Info Session
Date: Wednesday, Feb 8th
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium (PFBH 191)
Keck Graduate Institute talked about their Master of Engineering program and their Summer Internship Program.
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
Students learned about the best ways to find and apply for research positions! We also went over future events for ISPE.
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 was a great networking opportunity and provided insight into Genentech's internship program, their general work environment, and more. All life science and engineering majors were welcome to come learn more details from multiple Genentech representatives. This event was Genentech’s largest informational session at UCSD this year!
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
This event provided 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! We also provided information on what ISPE is and how to join.
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 visited to talk about their career paths. They also answered 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)
Mentor-Mentee pairings were revealed in a casual gathering.
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 was provided to the department to support award administration and department activities. The student award winner was 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)
This workshop helped students gather information and answers to their questions regarding Resumes. Genentech and Thermofisher interns provided advice regarding resume tips and did 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 was 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 discussed 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 were 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 was 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)
This event granted a chance to network with industry professionals from companies all over the San Diego area!
ISPE & BMES Medtronic Info Session
Date: Monday, Mar 6th
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium (PFBH 191)
We were 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 discussed the background and culture of Medtronic, tips for networking and applying to jobs and internships, and also answered questions students had for him!
Mentorship Program Social Mixer
Date: Saturday, Feb 25th
Time: TBD
Location: PC West
Mentors and Mentees in our Mentorship Program were 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)
Upperclassmen shared their secrets in how to succeed in the spring quarter at a fun, interactive and enlighterning social! Students brought their spring quarter schedules and degree audits to get personal advice from people of all bioengineering tracts on what plan will help them flourish! Students of the bioengineering majors, trying to switch in, or premed, had a chance to get tips and consultations from individuals who had gone through the same experiences they did previously!
Keck Graduate Institute Info Session
Date: Wednesday, Feb 8th
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m
Location: Fung Auditorium (PFBH 191)
Keck Graduate Institute talked about their Master of Engineering program and their Summer Internship Program.
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
Students learned about the best ways to find and apply for research positions! We also went over future events for ISPE.
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 was a great networking opportunity and provided insight into Genentech's internship program, their general work environment, and more. All life science and engineering majors were welcome to come learn more details from multiple Genentech representatives. This event was Genentech’s largest informational session at UCSD this year!
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
This event provided 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! We also provided information on what ISPE is and how to join.
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 visited to talk about their career paths. They also answered 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)
Mentor-Mentee pairings were revealed in a casual gathering.
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 was provided to the department to support award administration and department activities. The student award winner was 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)
This workshop helped students gather information and answers to their questions regarding Resumes. Genentech and Thermofisher interns provided advice regarding resume tips and did 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 was 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 discussed 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 were 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.
Click here for events past 2016
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| research_position_workshop_2014.pdf |
| fall_1st_gbm_2014.pdf |
