Exploring Career Opportunities in Science Nonprofits with Dr. Brooke Grindlinger

What if your scientific training could take you somewhere you haven’t considered yet?

For scientists exploring what comes after academia, the options can feel limited. But science nonprofits need people who can do much more than conduct research. They need people who can translate evidence into action, support scientific programs, shape policy, communicate complex ideas, and help research make a broader impact.

In her Career Navigation Summit workshop, Dr. Brooke Grindlinger, Chief Scientific Officer at the New York Academy of Sciences, explores what a career beyond the bench can look like and how to start preparing for one. She encourages scientists to consider two questions: What kind of mission do you want to advance, and what kind of work do you want to do every day?

And her framework is straightforward: learn, practice, produce, and connect.

The goal is to build tangible examples that demonstrate your abilities. When you apply for a role, you want to be able to show how you think, communicate, organize, and deliver, even if your previous job title doesn’t match the one you’re pursuing.

And you don’t need a five-year career plan to get started.

If you’ve ever wondered how your research experience translates outside the lab, this session offers a fresh perspective on what you already bring to the table and how to build on it.

Watch the Replay Inside the APN

Brooke's full workshop replay is available inside the AdaMarie Professional Network (APN), alongside sessions from the Career Navigation Summit.

Inside, you'll also find:

• The full summit replay library

• Live workshops and expert conversations throughout the year

• Our spring Career Accelerator

• A growing library of career resources

• A Slack community of professionals navigating their next career steps

Ready to strengthen your leadership skills? Watch Brooke's workshop inside the APN.