Affiliation: US Agency for International Development

Title: Alternative international careers for scientists

Abstract: Scientists have many options outside of academia. Since finishing her Ph.D., Tegan Blaine has worked on international policy and international development, primarily from the perspective of climate change, both at McKinsey Consulting and for the U.S. Government. She will provide an overview of how the U.S. government works on international climate change issues and the role of scientists in that work. She will also discuss the skillsets and mindsets that enable a transition from academia to consulting and/or government roles and will share some of the projects and day-to-day activities in which she is involved.