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Description
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Every year, Procter &
Gamble hosts a national conference on Research and Technical
Careers in Industry. The conference is open only to African
American, Hispanic and Native American doctoral and
postdoctoral students who are U.S. citizens or permanent
residents. Preferred disciplines are chemistry, polymer
science, life sciences (including medical degrees),
toxicology, and chemical engineering. The tenth annual
conference was held in Cincinnati on June 3-6, 2000.
The conference provides
doctoral and postdoctoral students with a clear picture of
the career opportunities, expectations and challenges that
exist in industrial research.
Participants learn about
techniques and skills required to successfully execute and
manage research and product development, explore
professional growth and individual development
opportunities, and learn about the realities of cultural and
workforce diversities. They are also given a general
overview of job searching and the critical factors necessary
to succeed in a technical career, whether it be in academia,
government, or the private sector. As a result of the
conference, students are able to make better and more
informed decisions about their careers. The conference also
provides students with an opportunity to interact, in both a
technical and a social context, with peers from all over the
country.
Proctor & Gamble main page:
http://www.pg.com/about_pg/sectionmain.jhtml
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