More than 50 enthusiastic future scientists visited the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience to participate in the organization’s annual Science Career Panel on October 14, 2023. Students toured the institute, talked with researchers, and then asked questions during a panel discussion with scientists at varying stages of their careers.

This year’s panelists were Nino Mancini, Postdoctoral Fellow; Goksu Oz, Ph.D. Student; and Hidehiko Inagaki, Research Group Leader. They answered students’ questions, shared what inspired them to pursue a career in science, and discussed the educational and research backgrounds that got them to where they are today.

Science Career Day is an annual event that allows high school students to meet and interact with Max Planck scientists. Panelists traditionally include scientists who are in different stages of their training, from Ph.D. students to research group leaders. Questions range from which classes to take to curiosity about the day-to-day routine of a scientist. This is the 8th year MPFI has held the event.

Participating schools included Park Vista Community High School, Santaluces Community High School, The Benjamin School, Jupiter Community High School, A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, and Palm Beach Lakes High School.

To learn more about education outreach programs at Max Planck Florida, visit www.mpfi.org/community/education-outreach/science-career-panel



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00:00 - 05:59 - Introductions
06:00 - 10:08 - What do you enjoy the most about your job?
10:09 - 17:28 - [Dr. Inagaki] Can you talk more about your work with time perception?
17:29 - 19:27 - [Dr. Mancini] What is it that you study with fruit flies?
19:28 - 00:00 - [all panelists] Can you describe a 'day in the life' for you?
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