Graduate students are often asked “What are you going to do once you complete your degree?”... and answering can be challenging!  Come join us for an interactive panel discussion addressing this question. RSVP here.

In the session, 3 science educators professionals with PhDs in Education will share their experiences transitioning from their graduate studies into their professional career. Participants will be invited to ask questions and panelists will share stories, strategies, and tensions of their journeys.   

The panel is designed to support graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, and all SEEDS members are welcome to come to ask questions and contribute their experiences. We will do our best to address all pre-submitted questions in the panel, time permitting, and will also include additional time for conversation in the session.

Panelists

Alicia Alonzo (she/her).  Dr. Alonzo is a Professor of Teacher Education and Director of the Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education (CITE) Ph.D. program at Michigan State University.  Her research focuses on tools and knowledge related to classroom assessment practices. Her recent work explores how elementary teacher candidates develop racial equity practices.

Rachel Ruggirello (she/her). Dr. Ruggirello is the Associate Director of the Institute for School Partnership of Washington University.  In this role, she builds partnerships with schools and districts to transform STEM education in the region and engages in design and research focused on implementation of best practices in STEM teaching and learning.

Emily Reigh (she/her).  Dr. Reigh is an Assistant Professor of Science Education at the University of California, Santa Cruz.  Her research focuses on how teachers provide opportunities for students from minoritized language backgrounds to engage in science learning by drawing from their home language(s) and family and community practices.