Exploration Opportunity for STEM Grad Students & Post-Docs

On December 9, 2013, the New York Academy of Sciences and PepsiCo will host a special Journey through Science Day at the Academy's headquarters in New York City. Fifty exceptional students and early career scientists (MS, PhD, postdoc) will be selected for this unique opportunity to interact with PepsiCo's R&D leadership, learn about their efforts to develop products rooted in science-based nutrition, and get an exclusive glimpse of how science has shaped their careers. Additionally, each participant will be asked to present a poster on their research to highlight and share their own activities and interests with PepsiCo.

For more information about the agenda or for application information, please visit
www.nyas.org/PepsiCO

We are looking to invite individuals with experience in the following key areas:
Life Sciences: Nutrition, Biochemistry, Toxicology, Biology, and Pharmacology
Engineering: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Packaging Engineering
Food Science: Food Science specialties, Agriculture and Analytical Chemistry
Material Science: Material Science, Polymer Science

We invite graduate students and postdocs to apply by submitting an application form to sciencealliance@nyas.org. Early submissions are strongly encouraged. Applicants should label the subject line of their emails "December Career Day". Limited travel awards will be handled on a case-by-case basis in order to facilitate national and international participation.

**Application Deadline: September 16, 2013** http://www.nyas.org/pepsicoapplication

About Science Alliance
The Science Alliance is a consortium of universities, teaching hospitals, and independent research facilities committed to advancing the careers of students and postdocs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Science Alliance provides career advice and opportunities to network and interact with investigators across many institutions and disciplines.