Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Beyond Barnard Boston Field Trip - Biomedicine & Biotech Careers

Beyond Barnard is pleased to invite you to apply to travel with us to Boston, MA for a field trip to visit alumnae on site with careers in tech, biotech, and innovation. Our hosts include:
  • Justine Levin-Allerhand '97 at the Broad Institute Institute of MIT and Harvard, supporting biomedical and genomic research 
  • Libby McDonald '85 at the MIT D-Lab, designing for a more equitable world
  • A third host and site -- likely a biomedical/pharma start-up or innovator -- details still to come!
We will end the day with a panel discussion and networking reception with Boston area Barnard alumnae.

The field trip to Boston, MA will take place March 12-14. This is a selective and structured program, hosted by esteemed alumnae and professionals. If you are offered and accept a place in the program, you must treat it as an unmovable commitment. Transportation and hotel expenses will be covered by Beyond Barnard.

Schedule:

Thursday, March 12, 2020
3:00-9:00 pm
  • travel by Amtrak as a group from NYC to Boston
  • check into hotel

Friday, March 13, 2020
8:00am-5:00pm
  • morning, midday, and afternoon site visits
  • breakfast and lunch
6:00-8:00pm
  • Panel discussion and networking reception with Boston area Barnard alumnae

Saturday, March 14, 2020
8:00am-2:00pm
  • Breakfast
  • Travel by Amtrak as a group back to NYC

PLEASE NOTE: full travel, hotel, and site details will be shared upon admittance to the program, and before you commit to taking a spot.

We hope you will consider applying for this exciting opportunity! 


Beyond Barnard's Field Trip Program provides groups of 15-20 Barnard students with the opportunity to connect with multiple organizations in New York City, nationally, and around the world. Our objective is to provide students with a chance to spend a single day gaining on-the-ground exposure to diverse organizations in cities across the globe.

Questions? You can email Briana at broman@barnard.edu.