A research panel, project demonstrations and career advice are all part of activities set for Engineers Week at UC Merced Feb. 23-27. And it all kicks off with the university's first networking expo aimed at the engineering industry.
Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Engineers Week unites engineers, students and communities across the nation to celebrate how engineering shapes the world. According to the NSPE website, the event is more than a week of recognition; it's also a movement to inspire the next generation of innovators, spotlight the impact of the profession and strengthen connections across the engineering community.
Activities get underway Monday with the Engineering Industry Networking Expo, which will feature major-specific industry panels and open networking opportunities with UC Merced engineering alumni as well as industry partners.
Students are invited to make valuable connections to help steer their professional paths, hear directly from sources about how to stand out in the current job market, and connect with campus clubs and organizations that can help them achieve their goals.
The expo is set from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Dr. Vikram and Priya Lakireddy Grand Ballroom in the Conference Center. More information is available here .
Throughout the week, the School of Engineering will host receptions and major-specific information sessions.
Other events:
Engineering RCO Mass Tabling Event
Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. in Classroom and Office Building 1, room 105.
Meet leadership from organizations such as SHPE, SWE, NSBE and the Robotics Society. See cool hardware and find out how to get involved.
Technical Project Walkthroughs
Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Granite Pass, room135.
See the "amazing hardware and software" from student projects and learn how to get hands-on experience right now.
Conferences 101
Wednesday, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Granite Pass, room135
Learn how to navigate career conferences - the No. 1 way to secure an engineering internship or job.
Faculty Research Panel
Thursday, 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Student Services Building, room 160
Hear from faculty about cutting-edge research. Did you know UC Merced beats out nearly all other UCs in undergraduate research participation? Includes a 30-minute one-on-one networking window.
School of Engineering Leadership Roundtable
Friday, 4 to 6 p.m. in Arts and Computational Sciences Building, room 120
The roundtable will feature remarks from Dean of the School of Engineering Rakesh Goel and updates from student organization presidents.
For more information, go to the Vanguard Society's Instagram page .
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