Engineering & Computing Career Connections Conference

Sept. 24, 2026

In 2025, we hosted our inaugural Engineering & Computing Career Connections Conference (EC⁴). The event drew high praise from students, alumni, faculty and staff, so we're bringing EC⁴ back in 2026.

EC⁴ encourages students to explore careers, network with professionals and build new connections. This hands-on day provides those opportunities and more through a carefully designed program that encourages interaction and engagement.

This year's event will be held on the Bucknell University campus on Thursday, Sept. 24, and we're inviting all Bucknell Engineering alumni as well as industry professionals to share their expertise. Participating in this day-long conference is an opportunity to connect with eager students who are ready to learn and engage.

Tentative 2026 EC⁴ Schedule

8:30–9:50 a.m.	Breakfast, Registration and Building Partnerships
10–10:50 a.m.	Opening Remarks & Keynote Panel
11–11:50 a.m.	Networking Event
11 a.m.–3 p.m.	STEM Career Fair
12–12:50 p.m.	Networking Lunch
1–1:50 p.m.	Grad School 101: What Engineering Students Need to Know
1–2:50 p.m.	Networking & Career Exploration
2–2:50 p.m.	Engineering Skills, Diverse Careers Panel
3–4:45 p.m.	Department-specific Interactive Events
5–6:30 p.m.	Alumni, Faculty and Staff Reception

Rated the overall event as "very good" or "excellent," and expressed overwhelming satisfaction with the event's structure and value proposition

90 %

Agreed or strongly agreed that the event increased their understanding of post-graduation career paths

90 %

Reported being introduced to career paths they hadn't previously considered

85 %

Reported that the event improved their confidence in networking and building professional relationships

89 %

EC⁴ got me in touch with actual Bucknell alumni in the engineering field, taught me networking skills, broadened my view of engineering and so much more.

Bucknell Engineering Student

Insights from Alumni and Faculty/Staff Feedback

100 percent of alumni and industry attendees reported that they would like to participate again in 2026
Alumni found the most value in directly engaging with students. One commented, "Great event!! Congratulations! And thank you, best connections with students in many years."
Faculty and staff provided highly supportive feedback, validating the conference’s strategic importance and its role in the College of Engineering’s educational mission. As one faculty member noted, "This is an inflection point in Bucknell's College of Engineering. I think it was transformative and will shape how we educate, train and connect tomorrow's engineers."