OIST Alumni Perspectives From Research to Real-World Impact: Career Journeys Beyond OIST
Date
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 08:30
Description
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Foundation invites you to join the next installment of our OIST Science in Focus webinar series, featuring a conversation with two distinguished OIST alumni whose careers span academia, industry, and national research institutions.
Join our OIST Science in Focus Webinar
In this one-hour virtual event, we will hear from:
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Ankur Dhar (PhD, 2020), now a Staff Scientist at SLAC National Laboratory at Stanford University
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Collin Stecker (PhD, 2020), Principal Engineer at Toyota North America
Moderated by Ginger Choy, Executive Director of the OIST Foundation, this conversation will explore how OIST alumni translate interdisciplinary research into impactful careers across sectors.
About the Conversation
OIST graduates are uniquely positioned to navigate complex global challenges through interdisciplinary thinking and international collaboration. In this discussion, Ankur and Collin will share their personal journeys from OIST to their current roles, offering insight into:
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Transitioning from academic research to applied science and industry
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Working across cultures and disciplines in global organizations
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The evolving role of PhD-level scientists in addressing real-world challenges
Their experiences reflect the breadth of opportunities available to OIST graduates and the growing impact of OIST’s global alumni network.
This webinar is part of the Science in Focus series, highlighting the people and ideas behind OIST’s interdisciplinary research and its global relevance.
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