The Office of Health Research invites the campus community to a bi-monthly Lunch and Learn series focused on various research topics, tools, best practices and important updates for Wayne State University faculty. The event is free; RSVP is required.

This event will be on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 12 PM to 1 PM. Please join us in an engaging presentation led by College of Nursing alumna, Dr. Suzanne Feetham.

This is an in-person event, and it will not be recorded. Registration is required by April 3rd and seating is limited. A light lunch and refreshments will be served.

All Lunch & Learn sessions will be held on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 12 to 1 PM. with the exception of some dates due to holidays.

We hope you can join us for these important sessions hosted by the Office of Health Research!

Abstract

Career Cartography (CC) is a strategic, iterative approach to planning and communicating a career in science. It emphasizes aligning personal and professional goals with broader health, scientific, and policy impacts. Through examples, theoretical foundations, and practical mapping strategies, the presentation guides nurse scientists and scholars in visualizing their career trajectory, identifying gaps, and positioning their work to influence policy and improve the health of the public. The session also highlights the importance of mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and communication and dissemination strategies to maximize career impact.

Individual /small group meetings for application will be available for more depth with participants working on their destination statements and beginning to draft a career map.

Objectives

1. Describe the purposes, components, and theoretical foundations of Career Cartography.

2. Describe processes and outcomes of career cartography to advance your leadership and career.

3. Apply Career Cartography to develop a career map that advances research, practice, and policy.

4. Identify strategies to communicate and disseminate the impact of nursing science across diverse audiences and systems.