SPIE Optics + Photonics professional development events

Enhance your career and hone your skills through these development events

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Includes sessions on right career choices, grant writing, how to write a good science paper, effective resume writing, salary negotiations, and honing presentation skills.

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18 August 2024 • 3:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT | SPIE Membership Booth 
19 August 2024 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT | Conv. Ctr. Room 33C 
Attend this workshop as a stand-alone course or attend all three workshops in the series as your schedule allows. This workshop focuses on three simple principles for more effective communication, in any format.
19 August 2024 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PDT | Conv. Ctr. Room 33C 
RSVP required. SPIE Staff and special guests share best practices, tips and tricks for keeping your Chapter engaged year over year.
19 August 2024 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM PDT | Conv. Ctr. Room 33C 
Attend this workshop as a stand-alone course or attend all three workshops in the series. This workshop focuses on writing effective abstracts for papers, dissertations, or research reports.
20 August 2024 • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM PDT | Conv. Ctr. Room 33C 
Attend this workshop as a stand-alone course or attend all three workshops in the series. This workshop focuses on structuring and delivering research talks.
20 August 2024 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT | Conv. Ctr. Room 33C 
Join us for lunch and an education activity focused on diversity and inclusion.
20 August 2024 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PDT | Marriott Marquis, North Pool Patio 
Looking to get advice on critical career choices, life in academia, government, industry, and more? Join us for this fun and casual speed-mentoring session at the Marriott Marquis. Snacks and drinks provided!
21 August 2024 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PDT | Conv. Ctr. Room 33A/B 
Learn what to expect, what to avoid, and above all, how to successfully publish your research in a reputable peer-reviewed scholarly journal.
21 August 2024 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT | Conv. Ctr. Room 33C 
Join us for lunch and an educational activity focused on diversity and inclusion.