UCSD’s Life Sciences Career Quarter is aimed at enhancing student awareness of the biotechnology sector on campus and fostering interest in the field. Focal events include the Life Sciences Career Conference  and the Biotechnology Career Showcase.

 

our mission

EMPOWER students by helping them to translate their training and education into career building, trail-blazing achievements that have a positive impact on their organization and community.
EDUCATE biology majors about the tremendous variety of career options that are available to them and to provide information on how to explore these choices;
ENRICH students by providing them with access to resources that develop relevant, industry-specific, up-to-date skill sets that are essential to succeeding in today’s competitive markets; and

featured events


Life Sciences Career Conference

April 16 & 17th, 2012 | 4pm - 7pm

Join Southern California's leaders in life sciences with a keynote speech from Dr. Stephen Mayfield, Director of the San Diego Center for Algae Biofuels and Dr. Kerri Mowen of the Scripps Research Institute - accompanied by an interactive panel of industry leaders and UCSD alumni in the research field. [more info]


Biotechnology Showcase

April 25, 2012 | 10am - 3pm

Connect with Southern California’s distinguished biotechnology companies and stay updated with the industry!

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getting involved


Join BSSA

The Professional Development Committee is a committee of the Biological Sciences Student Association.


BSSA is dedicated to improving the education of UCSD’s biology undergraduate population, by providing programs and opportunities that enrich their personal, academic, and professional growth. 


To learn more or join BSSA, please click here for more details.

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