Career Panel with Staff from Smithsonian National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute

Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening at the Student Union as we host a Career Panel with staff from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI)!

You’ll get to hear from a dynamic group of professionals—including researchers, conservationists, land managers, and more—who are working right here in our community to protect wildlife and habitats around the world.

✨ What to expect:

Learn about unique career paths in conservation and biology
Ask questions and hear real-world stories from Smithsonian staff
Find out how to turn your passion for science and the environment into a future career
This is a perfect opportunity for students interested in science, animals, or the environment to connect with experts and explore what’s possible.

🎯 Open to our high school students—come curious and ready to ask questions! This is a FREE event, please register to attend.