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BEST Symposium

Dates: July 27–29, 2026
Location: Virtual

Explore our current opportunities to see where a career with us can take you.

Questions?
Email us at BEST@dow.com

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BEST in Action

Dow’s BEST Symposium is primarily intended to introduce underrepresented U.S. doctoral and postdoctoral scientists to the wide range of rewarding careers in industrial research. This conference, developed jointly by our minority scientists and Ph.D. recruiting team, provides insights into the many opportunities within the industry, and highlights what students should consider when choosing where to start their next chapter.

Preferred degree areas are chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics and closely related fields. Applicants must have a doctorate degree received by November 2027. For maximum individual benefit, a limited number of applicants will be chosen to participate.

Participants in the conference may be considered for future employment at Dow. However, participation neither obligates the student to apply for employment, nor guarantees future consideration for employment by Dow. For those wishing to learn more about opportunities, please visit our careers page.

BEST Symposium

BEST participants can expect to learn more about Dow’s:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of Dow’s science, technology, facilities, and capabilities
  • Interact with R&D scientists and leadership across all levels
  • Explore diverse career paths in industrial research, including the Research Assignments Program
  • Learn what industrial recruiters seek in PhD and Postdoc candidates
  • Discover the skills essential for success in a global organization
  • Receive practical recruiting tips and best practices
  • Network with other early career scientists
  • Understand Dow’s inclusion and diversity strategy and programs
  • Hear insights into building successful R&D careers 

In addition, participants will have the opportunity to meet and interact with:

  • A.N. Sreeram, Senior Vice President Research & Development and Chief Technology Officer.
  • Members of the global R&D Leadership Team
  • R&D technical leaders and fellows
  • Former BEST participants, now Dow employees

Please direct all inquiries to:

Madeline Sauleda, 2026 BEST Chair
Email: BEST@dow.com

Lacey Douglas, 2026 BEST Co-Chair
Email: BEST@dow.com