Event
Navigating Interviews, Identity, and Industry: An Alumni Career Panel
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Kay Board Rooms, Kim Engineering Building, Room 1111
Ellen Thorpe
emcdanie@umd.edu
https://go.umd.edu/dei-springalumnipanel
The Fischell Department of Bioengineering's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Presents
Navigating Interviews, Identity, and Industry: An Alumni Career Panel
We invite undergraduate BIOE students—or any engineering students interested in bioengineering, medical devices, or healthcare—to join us for this exciting career panel. Hear experiences, advice, and practical tips from a panel of BIOE alumni who are now leading successful careers in industry. Speakers will share their advice on:
- navigating the job search, interview, and hiring processes
- presenting undergraduate bioengineering coursework, projects, research, and internships in resumes and interviews
- preparing for different types of interview questions
- deciding if a company is the right match for you
- preparing for the challenges of a first job
- presenting yourself and your identity during the interview and/or hiring process
Join us for this panel session, followed by breakout tables and complimentary dinner.
Registration is required and spaces are limited. RSVP today at go.umd.edu/dei-springalumnipanel
Speakers
Aaron Sorrin (Ph.D. '23)
Patent Examiner, United States Patent and Trademark Office
Aaron Sorrin graduated from Boston University in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, then in 2023 he received his PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. Under the mentorship of Dr. Huang Chiao Huang, Aaron's PhD research focused on developing photodynamic therapy-based combination regimens and drug delivery systems for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer. In August of 2023, he joined the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Patent Examiner, where his role is to evaluate patentability of inventions with regards to novelty and conformity with legal requirements.
Bryana Rowley (B.S. '23)
Healthcare Consultant, FTI Consulting
Bryana Rowley is a Spring 2023 graduate of the Clark School of Engineering with her B.S. in Bioengineering. During her time on campus, she was involved in mentorship organizations, such as College Mentors for Kids, an active member of Greek life and a pharmacy technician at the University Health Center. After graduation, she began working at FTI Consulting as a Healthcare Consultant where she assists various healthcare entities with the delivery, compliance and implementation of their health services. She also works with preparing forensic evidence for healthcare arbitration. Her sights are now set on pursuing her MPH within the next year or two!
Emily McCoy (B.S. '22)
Process Engineer, CRB
Emily has worked as a Process Engineer for CRB since graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering in 2022. In this role, she does engineering design and consulting for biotech companies. Outside of work, she volunteers with the Engineering Alumni Network as a Board member and enjoys spending time with her husband and one year old son.
