AVS Webinars 2026
Inside Industry: Career Growth, Leadership & Professional Impact
May 20, 2026 - 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (ET) - FREE
Hosted by the AVS Industrial Engagement and Professional Leadership Committees
Panelists-

Manager Electronics Engineering, Northrop Grumman, USA

Distinguished Scientist and Manager, Medtronic, USA

Technology Director, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, USA

Department Director - Materials and Component Analysis, IMEC, Belgium
Overview-
Join the AVS Industrial Engagement Committee and Professional Leadership Committee for a dynamic panel discussion with industrial research managers from Medtronic, IMEC, Northrop Grumman and GE Vernova.
This session will explore real-world career paths, leadership lessons, publishing and presenting in industry, protecting IP, and the value of professional society involvement. The webinar concludes with live audience Q&A.
Moderator:
Vincent Smentkowski, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center
Who Should Attend-
Designed for early career professionals, students exploring industry, and industrial researchers seeking to publish, present, and engage professionally.
Other AVS Events
AVS e-Talks and Webinars 2026
| e-Talks and Webinars | Dates and Times | Type |
|---|---|---|
Enabling Scalable Superconducting Quantum Devices |
Tues., April 28, 2026 |
FREE Zoom |
Wed., May 13, 2026 |
FREE Zoom |
Have an Idea for a Webinar or e-Talk?
We welcome suggestions for future Webinars and/or e-Talk topics and speakers.
Please e-mail Webinar suggestions to David Adams, AVS Short Course Chair, david_adams@avs.org.
Please e-mail e-Talk suggestions to Katherine Burzynski, AVS e-Talk Chair, katherine_burzynski@avs.org.
AVS National Short Courses 2026
| Short Courses | Dates and Times | Type |
|---|---|---|
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET) |
Zoom |
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET) |
Zoom |
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Monday-Thursday, Nov. 9-12, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET) |
In-Person |
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