1. Education Careers: Love What You Do…. Ann Lumm Educational Technology Consultant

2. It’s OK not to know….

3. What do YOU want to do?

4. What do YOU like to do?

5. Always Learn More……

6. My Day…… Researching and Planning Helping Students Travel Meetings/Conferences Communication

7. Trainings Wallwisher Blogs and Wikis Intel Teach Peer Coaching

8. The JASON Project Create the “Spark” Keep students engaged Stimulate self-motivated achievement

10. Early Training for Careers in Education Early Training for Careers in Education ► Take “College Prep” High School Courses:  Science Classes- with hands-on laboratory training  Math Classes  Computer Classes  English Classes In High School, build the skills needed to:  Work effectively as the member of a team  Carefully analyze and solve problems, based on known facts or data  Clearly communicate the results of your work (written and verbal)

11. Education & Training for a Career in the Life Science Industry High School Diploma Community College Certificate Community College AS Degree Bachelor’s of Science (BS) Degree Master’s of Science (MS) Degree Doctoral Degree (PhD) Laboratory Technician ~$35-40,000/yr Research Scientist ~$50-70,000/yr Laboratory Director ~$65-100,000+/yr Biotech Company CEO ~$100,000+/yr More years of experience ~5yrs ~2yrs ~4-5yrs ~5yrs * * * 1-2yrs ~2yrs

12. Education & Training for a Career in Life Science Academia High School Diploma Community College Certificate Community College AS Degree Bachelor’s of Science (BS) Degree Master’s of Science (MS) Degree Doctoral Degree (PhD) Laboratory Technician ~$35-45,000/yr Research Scientist ~$50-70,000/yr University Professor/Administrator ~$50-100,000+/yr Post-doctoral Researcher (temporary) ~$40-50,000+/yr ~5yrs ~2yrs ~4-5yrs ~5yrs 1-2yrs ~2yrs Adjunct Faculty (temporary) ~$40-50,000+/yr Community College Professor/Administrator ~$50-100,000+/yr K-12 Teacher ~$45-70,000/yr K-12 Credential ~2yrs

13. “Soft Skills” are Critical for Career Success ► Your academic qualifications might get you an interview, but to get and keep a job, you need these “soft skills”: Before the interview-  Resume (easy to read, accurate, concise, personal)  Cover letter (perfect grammar/spelling, expresses your desire for the job, elaborates on your personal qualifications and life experiences that make you the “best” candidate)  Phone and email etiquette During the interview-  Firm handshake  Good manners  Appropriate attire  Clear communicator On the job- Team playerTeam player Clear communicatorClear communicator Critical thinkerCritical thinker Ethical, reliable & responsibleEthical, reliable & responsible Follows protocols/directionsFollows protocols/directions

14. What Path Should You Follow?