Kickstart Your Career in Physical and Life Sciences!
Discover the bridge between academic excellence and industry innovation at USC Dornsife Industry Days. Tailored for graduate students in physical and life sciences, this event is an opportunity to network with industry leaders, delve into a panel discussion with experts, discover what it takes to thrive in today’s competitive landscape and present your research.
• Strategic Networking: Connect with industry leaders.
• Insightful Discussions: Engage with pioneers in your field.
• Research Presentation Competition: Showcase your work. Cash prize amounts to be announced soon.

Industry Day Schedule
When: April 16, 2025
Where: Michelson Center for Convergent Sciences, MCB 101 & 102
Event Welcome: 11:30-12:30 pm
Physical Sciences Session: 12:30-3:30 pm | Industry Panel, Networking & Poster Competition
Life Sciences Session: 4:30 pm-7:30 pm | Industry Panel, Networking & Poster Competition
Poster competition participants should arrive a half-hour prior to their session’s start time.
In each session, graduate students will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of industry representatives as well as network with these individuals. See below for participating corporations.
Each session will also include a poster competition where students will have the opportunity to showcase their research to industry professionals. Our sponsors recognize the research projects that have unique implications with cash awards. Cash prize amounts to be announced soon. RSVP to participate.
See here for the Poster Competition FAQs.

Participating Corporations
Sponsors 2025
Thank you to our sponsors who make Industry Day possible!
RSVP Today!
Don’t miss your chance to meet industry professionals in the life and physical sciences. RSVP today!
Questions? Contact the Industry Day Team: gwenthom@usc.edu