Alternative Career Exploration in the Sciences

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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

Laurie Agosto Profile

Laurie Agosto

Treasurer
Emily Knebel Profile

Emily Knebel

Speaker Selection Committee
Anneliese Owor Profile

Anneliese Owor

Speaker Selection Committee
Malika Sharma Profile

Malika Sharma

President
Onyekachi Okpasuo Profile

Onyekachi Okpasuo

Speaker Selection Committee
Nancy Pantoja Profile

Nancy Pantoja

Vice President
Anjana Giri Profile

Anjana Giri

Historian/Everything else
Gavin Mikelson Profile

Gavin Mikelson

Speaker Selection Committee
Tanner Muturi Profile

Tanner Muturi

Speaker Selection Committee
Jayasree Nath Profile

Jayasree Nath

Director of Social Media and Public Relations
Asha Kaluwella Mudalige Profile

Asha Kaluwella Mudalige

Speaker Selection Committee
Elizabeth Fiechter Profile

Elizabeth Fiechter

Executive Committee
Oluwatola Femi-Olatunji Profile

Oluwatola Femi-Olatunji

Executive Committee
QIAN LI Profile

QIAN LI

Speaker Selection Committee
Zaynab Shakkour Profile

Zaynab Shakkour

Executive Committee
Saad Raza Profile

Saad Raza

Speaker Selection Committee
Peggy Birikorang Profile

Peggy Birikorang

Social Media Committee
Caitlyn Guldenpfennig Profile

Caitlyn Guldenpfennig

Graduate Student Advisor
Esmeralda Alcala Profile

Esmeralda Alcala

Speaker Selection Committee
Barikisu Ibrahim Profile

Barikisu Ibrahim

Speaker Selection Committee
Ejike Iweha Profile

Ejike Iweha

Speaker Selection Committee

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Officers

127

Members

117

Events

72

Emails/Newsletters

Upcoming Events



Jan 16 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

ACES General Meeting



Feb 20 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

ACES



Mar 20 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

ACES



Apr 17 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

ACES



May 15 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

ACES



Jun 19 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

ACES



Jul 17 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

ACES

Past events

Read about ACES events, find inspiring speakers and useful resources.

Uploaded by Emily Knebel

Nov 16, 2022 - Emily Knebel

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

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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

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Uploaded by Iuliia Innokenteva

Apr 17, 2023 - Iuliia Innokenteva

The Other Side of the Table: Biotech Hiring from MU's Own

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