EAS is committed to your professional development, no matter what stage of your career you are in. Whether you are looking to enhance your knowledge, develop your professional skills, or present your background and relevant experience to attract a specific audience, EAS has a workshop that will meet your needs. In today’s workplace, the use of social media sites is an important component of networking and having the skills to navigate them is essential to career success. EAS in-person Workshops, which are free to all registered attendees, are the place to begin, or continue, to develop these skills. If you are already registered for EAS and would like to add a workshop to your registration; please send an email to askeas@eas.org.
2026 ONLINE Workshop (via Zoom)
November 12; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The Future of STEM Careers: Positioning Yourself on LinkedIn with AI & Human Skills
Lynne Williams, Executive Director, Great Careers Network
AI, automation, sustainability, and evolving workforce demands are transforming analytical chemistry and related STEM careers. In this interactive 60-minute workshop, discover emerging trends, identify in-demand technical and human skills, and learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to showcase your expertise, build your professional brand, and position yourself for future opportunities.
2026 In-Person Workshops
Monday, November 16; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
“Nobody Told Me This Was Part of the Job: Learning as a Career Strategy”
Jan Peters, Ph.D. – Principal Scientist – Merck & Co., Inc
Room: To be announced
The transition from formal education into a scientific career often feels like reaching the finish line—when in reality, it’s just the starting point. In a rapidly evolving landscape across academia, industry, and government, continuous learning and development is not optional; it is nowadays essential for staying relevant, innovative, and feeling fulfilled. This interactive session invites early-career and seasoned scientists alike to reflect on how they approach their growth beyond degrees. Through open discussion, shared experiences, and practical examples, we’ll explore how to identify skill gaps, adapt to changing environments, and build a mindset of lifelong learning.
Tuesday, November 17, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
The Unwritten Rules of Success: Time, Allies, Productivity—and Yes, Manners
Erin Ennis Ballinger, Ph.D. & Mary Ellen McNally, Ph. D., FMC Corporation
Room: To be announced
Success in the analytical sciences increasingly depends not only on technical expertise but also on the ability to navigate complex professional environments with intention and agility. In this interactive workshop, Erin Ennis, Ph.D., and Mary Ellen McNally, Ph.D. will share practical career learnings centered on four critical dimensions of professional effectiveness: time management, productivity, allies, and—often overlooked but essential—manners. from their diverse experiences across industry and professional organizations, the presenters will explore strategies for prioritizing work in high-demand settings, aligning daily activities with long-term goals, and distinguishing between urgency and importance. Attendees will learn approaches to improving productivity without burnout, including planning, boundary-setting, and leveraging everyday actions to support consistent progress. Equally important, the session highlights the role of professional relationships. Participants will learn how to identify, cultivate, and sustain allies. Emphasis will be placed on building authentic connections across hierarchies and disciplines. The workshop will underscore the power of manners as a strategic asset rather than a formality. Small interpersonal interactions—respectful communication, follow-through, and acknowledgment—can significantly influence reputation, trust, and career trajectory. This is not your elevator speech, this is how you behave outside the elevator every day.
Wednesday, November 18, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Reliable AI Agents for Analytical Science: Linking Digital Design with Instrument Execution
Gaurav Chopra, PhD Founder & CEO, LINKTON (a BrainGnosis Inc. company);
James Tarpo Jr. and Margaret Tarpo, Professors of Chemistry, Purdue University
Room: To be announced
Artificial intelligence is increasingly linking computational method development directly with analytical instrument execution. This talk will present neurosymbolic AI agents that combine structured experimental knowledge with instrument-aware reasoning to enable reliable, auditable automation of workflows across spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and chemical biology. Emphasis will be placed on quantitative benchmarking of AI reliability, protocol formalization for reproducibility, and closed-loop optimization of experimental methods, with applications in pharmaceutical analysis.
You must register for EAS in order to sign up for all workshops.
We hope you will be able to attend our career enhancing workshops!
