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Do you have a doctoral degree or do you expect to receive one on or before August 5, 2022? If yes, apply for Dow’s BEST (Building Engineering & Science Talent Symposium) event on August 2-5, 2021

BEST - Building Engineering & Science Talent Symposium
*Virtual Event*
August 2 – 5, 2021
Dow
Midland, Michigan 
Application Period: February 1 - April 30, 2021

“Dow’s BEST Symposium is primarily intended to introduce Black, Latinx, Native American U.S. doctoral and postdoctoral scientists to the wide range of rewarding careers in industrial research, and in particular, the many opportunities with one of the world’s largest and leading chemical companies, Dow. This conference, developed jointly by our minority scientists and Ph.D. recruiting team, demonstrates our commitment to a diverse workforce.

BEST is designed to allow participants to:

• Gain a broader understanding of Dow’s science and technology areas
• Interact with all levels of R&D scientists & leadership
• Network with other budding scientists
• Learn about the skills necessary for a successful career in a global organization
• Learn what industrial recruiters look for in young scientists
• Be exposed to an array of career opportunities in industrial research

Preferred degree areas are chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, and closely related fields. Applicants must have a doctoral degree or expect to receive one within 12 months of the conference date. For maximum individual benefit, a limited number of applicants will be chosen to participate.

Participants in the conference may be considered for future employment at Dow. However, participation neither obligates the student to apply for employment nor guarantees future consideration for employment by Dow. For those wishing to learn more about opportunities, please visit Dow’s careers page”

BEST participants can expect to learn more about:

• Dow technology and expertise
• Dow facilities and capabilities
• Dow's inclusion and diversity strategy & programs
• Dow's Research Assignments Program
• Recruiting tips & practices
• Successful R&D careers

In addition, participants will have the opportunity to meet and interact with:

• A.N. Sreeram, Senior Vice President Research & Development and Chief Technology Officer.
• Members of the global R&D Leadership Team
• R&D technical leaders and fellows
• Former BEST participants, now Dow employees

Source/Application: https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/careers/work-at-dow/best-symposium.html