HIPAL Hosts STEM Alumni for Networking Event

HIPAL (Hamline Initiative for Professional and Academic Liaisons) hosted 23 Hamline STEM alumni on Monday, April 7, for a career/networking event for 120 students enrolled in Dr. Leif Hembre’s and Dr. Bonnie Ploger’s BIOL 1520: Integrated Concepts in Biology II course. The alumni represented a variety of STEM majors (Biology, Exercise Science, Forensic Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, Chemistry, Public Health, Biochemistry) and careers (Healthcare (medical school, PA), Research (biomedical, clinical), Forensics, Pharmacy, Business (dental/medical sales/manufacturing). Students met with 3 different alumni in small groups over the course of the event to learn about the day-to-day activities in STEM careers, the application process and experience needed to attain STEM careers, and how Hamline experiences shaped the career pathways for alumni.</p> <p><a data-saferedirecturl=" url="" www.google.com="">HIPAL in a STEM professional development program that is open to all Hamline STEM students. For more information on HIPAL events in STEM courses, HIPAL extracurricular events, or the new HIPAL STEM career preparation course being offered in Fall 2025 (INTD 1980: STEM Career Preparation with HIPAL), please contact HIPAL Co-Director Bridget Jacques-Fricke (bjacquesfricke01@hamline.edu). For more information on the HIPAL Career Mentoring Program, please contact HIPAL Co-Director Urvashi Sandhir (usandhir01@hamline.edu).