Engineering & Computing Career Connections Conference

Sept. 25, 2025

We're hosting our inaugural Engineering & Computing Career Connections Conference (EC4) on campus on Thursday, Sept. 25, to help our students develop a better understanding of engineering career opportunities and to connect them to key alumni. This full-day event offers an opportunity to share your insights and experiences with students, help them explore career paths, understand the engineering profession and build lasting connections with alumni. 

Agenda

8–8:45 a.m. Breakfast and Registration
Weis Center Lobby

  • Pick up event materials and name badges

9–9:45 a.m. Opening Remarks & Keynote Address 
Weis Center

  • Keynote speaker: Michelle Lesh '00, former Chief Commercial Officer, Alfen

10–11:15 a.m. Interdisciplinary Panels

  • First-year Students: Building a Strong Foundation: Skills and Opportunities, ELC Forum
  • Sophomores: How to Network Effectively, Terrace Room
  • Juniors: Looking Ahead: Internships, Job Searches, Grad School, Trout Auditorium
  • Seniors: Transitioning from Student to Professional: What's Next?, Weis Center

11 a.m.–3 p.m. Business, Consulting STEM Career Fair 
Gerhard Fieldhouse

  • Meet with a variety of companies and organizations in the engineering sector
  • Learn about internships, job opportunities and industry trends

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Exploring Industry/CoE Collaborations and Partnerships
Walls Lounge

  • Lunch and conversation among College of Engineering faculty/staff, alumni and industry professionals

1–3 p.m. Networking and Career Exploration (First and Second Year Students)
Terrace Room

  • Panelists from different disciplines will share their perspectives on opportunities and challenges shaping the present and future of the profession. Potential topics include:
    • Trends and innovation: What are the opportunities and challenges shaping the current and future landscape of the industry? How are technological advances (e.g., AI, robotics, automation, materials science, 3D printing, IoT, etc.) influencing professional practice? How can students prepare?
    • Sustainability and resilience: How are issues of energy, climate change, water scarcity, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, social equity, etc. influencing engineering design and implementation?
    • Workforce development: Where is the market headed? What are the skills needed for the next generation of engineers, and how should engineering curricula adapt?
    • Big Data: How are engineering companies leveraging data analytics and machine learning to make decisions and optimize engineering solutions?
    • Ethics: What are the major ethical considerations informing or impacting engineering solutions? How are companies balancing innovation with safety and social responsibility?
      • Biomedical Engineering, Walls Lounge
      • Chemical Engineering, Gallery Theatre
      • Civil Engineering, ELC 241A/B/C/D
      • Computer Science and Engineering, ELC Forum
      • Electrical and Computer Engineering, Center Room
      • Environmental Engineering, Arches Lounge
      • Mechanical Engineering, Terrace Room

5:15–7 p.m. Alumni and Faculty/Staff Reception
Terrace Room
 

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How Alumni Can Engage and Contribute

Alumni Interest Form

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