As part of the Bachelor in Science degree program at the University of North Georgia, two seminar classes are required for all chemistry majors.  These courses are typically taken during the Junior and Senior years in the students’ Plan of Study.  The chemistry faculty of UNG have moved in recent years from a traditional seminar format, entailing a series of presentations throughout the semester, to a format with a larger scope – focused on preparing the students for life after college and success as they move into the job market.  In this presentation we will share the scaffolded activities within these two courses that are designed to help the students develop crucial professional skills. Examples of curricula activities that will be discussed include: CV and resume preparation, one-on-one interview sessions with HR representatives from industry partners, industry panel discussions as well as the collaborative work we do with the library services and career services on campus.   We will also describe how we address relevant topics such as appropriate behavior in an interview setting, practices required by professionals in the field, traits needed to be a good team player, networking and even how to dress appropriately for success.  We will also discuss the feedback we have received, both from industry partners and students, regarding their preparation for careers after graduating.

University of North Georgia Gainesville campus undergraduate seminar courses highlighting career preparation

Macromolecular Chemistry: The Second Century

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