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-

Carolina Adamo

Manager Electronics Engineering, Northrop Grumman, USA

Anna Belu

Distinguished Scientist and Manager, Medtronic, USA

Amy Linsebigler

Technology Director, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, USA

Paul van der Heide

 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.

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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

Vacuum System Leak Detection and Basic Troubleshooting

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET)

Zoom 

Basics of Radio Frequency Technology

Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET)

Zoom

Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology

Monday-Thursday, Nov. 9-12, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET)

In-Person

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