In the middle of a crisis, such as the one we are experiencing worldwide right now, it may seem like this is not the time to advance your career. But it is a mistake to think this way. Your goal, in the middle of a crisis, is to demonstrate your generosity, empathy, and compassion to your colleagues and others in your networks. When you clarify that you are there to serve as a resource during a challenging time, you can nurture win-win alliances that will bring value to both parties. In this webinar, we will discuss the strategy and tactics of career planning during a crisis- the foundation of which is you being resourceful and as helpful as you can. By articulating the unique value you can provide, you will be accessing hidden career opportunities and creating new opportunities for everyone. And that is the driving spirit of what we aim to do: to authentically, honorably, and generously support others in this challenging, ever-changing ecosystem. 

Alaina G. Levine is an award-winning entrepreneur, STEM career consultant, science journalist, professional speaker and corporate comedian. Her book, Networking for Nerds (Wiley, 2015), beat out Einstein (really!) for the honor of being named one of the Top 5 Books of 2015 by Physics Today. As President of Quantum Success Solutions, she is a prolific speaker and writer on career development and professional advancement for engineers and scientists. She has delivered over 700 speeches for clients in the US, EU, Mexico, Canada, Africa, and Asia, and has written over 400 articles in publications such as Nature, Science, Scientific American, National Geographic News Watch, and Smithsonian. She has served as a career columnist for Physics Today and the American Physical Society’s APS News. She also writes “Your Unicorn Career”, a careers column for ScienceCareers about finding your professional bliss. Levine authored two online courses for Oxford University Press on career development and entrepreneurship, is a consultant, speaker, and writer for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, and served as the event manager for an international conference on phononics. She holds bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and anthropology with a certificate in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Arizona, and studied at the American University in Cairo as a US Department of Defense Boren Fellow. She is a frequent speaker for The Biophysical Society.