Alternative Career Exploration in the Sciences

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About Us

The University of Missouri's Alternative Career Exploration in Science (ACES) student organization offers a unique and valuable resource for STEM graduate students, postdocs, and post-baccalaureate scholars. While traditional career development resources for advanced degree seekers in STEM may be limited, ACES is dedicated to exposing its audience to diverse, non-academic careers in the sciences.

Our Team

Katilin Hughes

Historian/Everything else

Maalavika Govindarajan

President

Alyssa Novo

Vice President

Emma Leary

Treasurer

Kanika Phagna

Director of Social Media and Public Relations

Asha Kaluwella Mudalige

Director of Speaker Selection

Peter Cornish

Faculty/Staff Advisor

Laurie Agosto

Graduate Student Advisor

Malika Sharma

Graduate Student Advisor

Mildred Awakessien

Director of Speaker Selection

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Officers

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Members

125

Events

82

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Uploaded by Maalavika Govindarajan

Oct 26, 2026 - Maalavika Govindarajan

Inviting you to Skills Beyond the Thesis: Graduate Certificate Showcase (Oct 29)

Uploaded by Emily Knebel

Nov 16, 2022 - Emily Knebel

ACES & SACNAS Present: Discover Your Talents! A Clifton Strengths Workshop

Uploaded by Iuliia Innokenteva

Apr 20, 2023 - Iuliia Innokenteva

Where should I go and how do I get there?: Intro to career exploration and job search for scientists

Uploaded by Maalavika Govindarajan

Oct 26, 2026 - Maalavika Govindarajan

Inviting you to Skills Beyond the Thesis: Graduate Certificate Showcase (Oct 29)

Uploaded by Emily Knebel

Nov 16, 2022 - Emily Knebel

ACES & SACNAS Present: Discover Your Talents! A Clifton Strengths Workshop

Uploaded by Iuliia Innokenteva

Apr 20, 2023 - Iuliia Innokenteva

Where should I go and how do I get there?: Intro to career exploration and job search for scientists