LabAutomation2008 Student Program

… exclusively designed by graduate and undergraduate students!

ALA Career Connections and Career Development Day
As a free service, students may submit their resumes online through the ALA Web site and onsite in Palm Springs at LabAutomation2008.

New to LabAutomation this year is a one-day program focused on the transition from the academic world to the business world dealing with such sensitive items as interviewing skills, appropriate attire, relocation, cultural impacts, and much, much more.

   
"The LabAutomation Conference is one of the best kept secrets for me. Unlike a lot of other over-populated conferences that put an invisible glass barrier up between the scientists and students, LabAutomation has given me very focused one-to-one time with some of the most prominent researchers from around the world. No question it is one of the best places to go for networking and preparing for that jump from the academic world to the work world."

— Ms. Yamini Yadav, Ph.D.
Portland State University


NEW! Life After Graduate School: Presented by The American Chemical Society Tuesday, January 29

This course is graciously sponsored by Pfizer.

New to LabAutomation this year is a one-day program focused on the transition from the academic world to the business world dealing with such sensitive items as interviewing skills, appropriate attire, relocation, cultural impacts, and much, much more.

Instructor: Professor Joel Shulman, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

    10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Targeting the Job Market: How to Prepare Yourself and Begin a Job Search
    • Resume Preparation: There's always Room for Improvement
    • Effective Interviewing for Industry: A Trainable Skill

    2:00 – 2:30 p.m.

    • Question and Answer Panel with Industry Leaders

    2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

    • Break

    3:00 – 3:45 p.m.

    • Workshop for International Students: How to Effectively Find Work in the United States


Poster Competition
Once again, LabAutomation2008 will feature a student poster competition. ALA selects the top student posters from around the world to be presented at LabAutomation2008. These posters automatically qualify for the competition, which offers a $1,000 cash award for most outstanding poster presentation, a $500 cash award for second place and $250 for third place. For more information, visit: Poster Submission Guidelines.

Registration
Full-time undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows may register for the LabAutomation2008 conference and short course for a modest fee of $25 (each) to cover the cost of materials (travel and lodging not included.) Please note that there is limited availability for short courses.

Membership
ALA provides full-time graduate and undergraduate students regular individual membership advantages at a significantly reduced rate. Registration for students is only available by fax or mail, and requires a copy of a valid student ID card and proof of full-time academic studies.

By becoming a Student Member of the Association for Laboratory Automation, you are taking the first step towards advancing your career in the field of laboratory automation.

Some of the benefits you will enjoy as a Student Member are:

  • Discount registration rates for the LabAutomation Conference and Short Courses
  • Subscription to JALA
  • Access to JALA Online
  • Full access to ALA Career Connections
  • Full access to the LabMan Blog
  • Opportunity to join the ALA Student Community
  • Full access to the ALA Membership Directory


For a complete list of ALA Student Membership Benefits visit
http://www.labautomation.org/membership/information.cfm.