Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking: AI, Data & Computational Science

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Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking:
AI, Data Science & Computational Science

• Date: Sep 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 6-7:30PM ET
• Location: Zoom
• Cost: Free to all

Overview
As the STEM landscape continues to evolve, professionals are increasingly embracing non-linear career paths that reflect their expanding skills, interests, and goals. This series is designed to support STEM professionals navigating career shifts—whether exploring new sectors, pursuing leadership roles, or transitioning into emerging fields.
The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, and transferable skills for those looking to make a change. The panel will be moderated by Elena Longhi, Senior Scientist - Lead Generation, Superluminal Medicines Inc.

Panelists include:

• June Shin, Member of Scientific Staff, Chai Discovery
• Marie-Aude Guié, Vice President, Scientific Computing & Data Science, X-Chem, Inc.
• Yurong Xin, Vice President, Computational and Data Sciences, Arbor Biotechnologies

Agenda:

• 4 mins: Welcome
• 60 mins: Panel discussion
• 12 mins: Small-group speed networking
• 12 mins: Small-group speed networking