International STEM Careers in Industry: Grad Alum Panel 2026

Join GradFUTURES for an online panel exploring global STEM careers in industry, featuring Princeton Graduate Alumni! Meet alumni working across Asia, Europe, and Canada, and learn about science and engineering career opportunities outside the United States.

Scientific research and science-related careers are inherently global, and many of our graduate students are interested in exploring career opportunities beyond the United States. This summer, the Graduate School's GradFUTURES program is once again bringing together our global network of graduate alumni for a series of online panels highlighting international career pathways. This panel is designed for Princeton graduate students and postdocs in science and engineering and will explore shared and region-specific aspects of industry careers, including job search strategies, workplace culture, hiring practices, and practical advice for building a successful career and life abroad.

This event is part of GradFUTURES' ongoing efforts to support international career exploration and provide graduate students with opportunities to connect with alumni working around the world.

Panelists:
- Clarrissa C. Forneris (*19 CHM), Research & Strategy- Pharmaceutical Sciences, Roche, Switzerland
- Xin Rong Chu (*19 AOS), Senior Research Scientists, Center for Climate Research, Singapore
- Tomohito Minakuchi (*24 PNI), Research Scientist at Ruten Inc, Japan
- Songtian Sonia Zhang (*20 PHY), Customer Success Physicist at Quantum Machines, Canada

Moderator: Ana Claus, GS MAE and GradFUTURES Professional Development Associate