Networking Opportunities

Tuesday Evening Opening Reception

Wednesday Evening Cocktails and Live Jazz (offsite) sponsored by PPG

Thursday Evening Women in Science and Industry Reception

Wednesday Evening Cocktails and Live Jazz
with the Louis Ford Jazz Trio

February 7th from 4:45 - 6:45pm

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening at the historic Toulouse Theatre for the 2024 Waterborne Symposium! Revel in pre-dinner cocktails while swaying to the sounds of the Louis Ford Jazz Trio, and seize the opportunity to network with industry peers in this timeless venue.

Walking Directions from the Astor Crowne Plaza

Toulouse Theatre is located at:
615 Toulouse St., New Orleans, LA 70130

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History

615 Toulouse Street has a robust history of presenting the very best in live music and entertainment from across the world since 1970, right in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans.

Construction on the current building began in 1969, when the facility was built to house a single screen Walter Reade cinema featuring first-run films.

In June of 1977, the facility began its history as a live performance space, with an opening night performance by The Neville Brothers. In the late 1970s and Early 1980s, the theatre was known for hosting regular performances of Vernel Bagneris’s vaudeville musical One Mo Time!, and the lobby bar hosted regular performances by James Booker.

The venue began it’s rise to prominence as a national touring destination when Morgan Higby Night opened his Shim Sham Club here in 1998. Shortly after the Shim Sham Club closed in 2003, Rio Hackford and Ryan Hesseling reopened the venue as One Eyed Jacks, which they operated until March of 2020.

After the closure of One Eyed Jacks, the property was renovated and reborn as the Toulouse Theatre again in October 2021.

The Toulouse Theatre continues to operate as a proudly independent venue, committed to presenting live entertainment from around the world in the heart of New Orleans.

Celebrate and empower at the 2024 Waterborne Symposium's Women in Science Networking Event! Are you curious about and interested in a career in industrial research? If so, you might have some of these questions: How is industrial research differ from academic research? What are different kinds of career paths one can pursue in industry? What kind of talents are companies looking for? What skill sets should one acquire to be prepared for a job in the industry? What are the success factors and challenges for a fulfilling career in industry? How can one prepare themselves for a career in industry while in graduate school? Please join us for our Women in Science Networking event for some cocktails and an intimate discussion about these topics with our plenary speaker, Sharon Feng.

Sharon Feng has over thirty years of experience in both industrial and academic research. She led the strategic university recruiting efforts at PPG. She also led the development of a job skill training program for graduate students pursuing nonacademic careers while working at the University of Chicago.

We are delighted to host this special occasion dedicated to honoring and supporting women in STEM. Join us for an extraordinary opportunity to connect with inspiring individuals, foster meaningful collaborations, and contribute to the advancement of women in science and technology. Let's come together to share experiences, build a supportive network, and pave the way for a brighter future in the world of science. Don't miss this empowering event! #2024WaterborneSymposium #WomenInScience #STEMNetworking

When: Thursday, February 8
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Where: Grand Ballroom A/B