Crafting a career that is intellectually stimulating and satisfying, AND provides time and opportunities for excitement outside the profession is not impossible and not improbable in science and engineering. It’s all about identifying and articulating your priorities and ensuring that they align with the values of the organization for which you work. We will address how to orchestrate a career plan that includes avenues for “life” activities (whatever they may be) and how to ensure that your work and your personal life provide a balance for a fulfilling experience. 

About Your Presenter

Alaina G. Levine is an award-winning entrepreneur, STEM career consultant, science journalist, professional speaker and corporate comedian. Her first 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 Magazine. 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, Europe, Mexico, Canada, and Africa, including The Biophysical Society, and has written over 400 articles in international publications such as Nature, Science, Scientific American, National Geographic News Watch, and IEEE Spectrum. She has served as a career columnist for Physics Today and is a regular contributor to the American Physical Society’s APS News and ScienceCareers.org. Levine is also currently authoring two online courses for Oxford University Press on career development and entrepreneurship/commercialization, is a consultant, speaker, and writer for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, and is the event manager for an international conference on phononics.