Student Industry Networking
Working with the BioIndustry Organization Southern Arizona (BIOSA), the BIO5 Institute has successfully connected hundreds of U of A students with representatives from the Arizona bioscience industry each February.
Undergraduate and graduate students in life sciences, medicine, chemistry, engineering, computer and information sciences, and business programs can meet potential mentors, secure internships, and investigate future job opportunities.
Past events have included career and entrepreneurship presentations, information on trends in the biomedical industry, and panel members with companies including:
- Astra Zeneca
- Bayer Crop Sciences
- Becton, Dickinson and Company
- Flinn Foundation
- Roche Tissue Diagnostics
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
Upcoming Events
Student Industry Networking Event 2025
Students can connect with representatives in the Arizona bioscience industry to learn more about potential internship and career opportunities.
When
Virtual & In-Person | Free Event
Undergraduate and graduate students across life sciences, medicine, engineering, computer and information sciences, and business are invited to meet representatives from Arizona biotech and biomedical companies for an exciting free networking opportunity.
Supported by the BIO5 Institute and BIOSA (Bioindustry Organization Southern Arizona), the 2025 Student Industry Networking Event seeks to help U of A students prepare themselves for careers in biosciences industry.
The event will include virtual presentations with industry representatives, as well as in-person networking event the Thomas W. Keating building of the BIO5 Institute.
Schedule
1-2 p.m. | Career and Entrepreneurship Resources (Info Session on ZOOM)
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Hiring Trends in the Biomedical Industry (Industry Panel on ZOOM)
4-6 p.m. | BIO5/BIOSA Student Industry Networking Event (In person in the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute)
Light refreshments will be provided.
