Bridging the Gap Between Science and Business
S2BN organizes outreach and networking events for graduate students to complement their academic training. Students obtain professional training with transferable skills to gain a competitive edge in both the academic and business job markets.
We accomplish our goal by linking highly qualified personnel from research intensive universities and institutions with subject matter experts and industry professionals.
#BridgeTheGap
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Bridging the Gap Between Science and Business
S2BN organizes outreach and networking events for graduate students to complement their academic training. Students obtain professional training with transferable skills to gain a competitive edge in both the academic and business job markets.
We accomplish our goal by linking highly qualified personnel from research intensive universities and institutions with subject matter experts and industry professionals.
#BridgeTheGap
Upcoming Events:
Edmonton Chapter
Health Launch 2020
Bridging Local Startups, Students, and Community
Polar Park Brewing Company
10416 80 Ave NW, Edmonton AB
Ottawa Chapter
Speed Networking Event
Industry and Government
*Event postponed due to severe weather*
New date & location TBD
Ottawa, Ontario
Recent Posts
March 23, 2020
The Canadian cannabis industry has grown exponentially since the legalization of recreational marijuana in 20181. Alberta, in particular, has seen a rise in opportunities in this field, in large part due to the 800 000 square-foot Aurora Sky cannabis production facility built by Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis2. To give trainees an opportunity to learn about this growing field, on February 12, 2020, the Edmonton chapter of the...
March 17, 2020
On February 27th, 2020, S2BN Waterloo held an event with a dynamic group of Pharm.D. graduates in an industry-focused panel at the School of Pharmacy. This was met with the warm welcoming of two S2BN co-founders, Dr. Pari Shahrezaei and Dr. Naushin Hooda, as well Dr. Arash Rezaeian. These newly minted pharmacists took an unconventional path post-graduation, with the acceptance into prestigious 1-year industrial residency posit...
February 4, 2020
The Ottawa chapter of the Science to Business Network (S2BN) ended 2019 with a panel discussion and networking event which was held on December 11th. We hosted a panel of industry experts, who also sit on BIOTECanada’s Vaccine Industry Committee, with the goal of providing insights in the field of immunization and public health as well as share advice around career development. The evening was moderated by Dr. Bruce Seet, CEO...
February 4, 2020
On November 4, 2019, the S2BN Ottawa Chapter, in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance, hosted the event “Trends in Cancer Research: Career Journeys and Opportunities”. The event brought together a panel of professionals working in industry, government and academia to discuss trends and current issues in cancer research as well as their unconventional journeys that lead them to their careers today.
Panellists i...
