CSE Student News

Friday, October 18, 2024

Attend the Government and Nonprofit Career Fair on Friday, Oct. 25

The Government and Nonprofit Career Fair allows candidates to pursue professional opportunities and internships at all levels of government and in nonprofit agencies. The Government and Nonprofit Career Fair is Friday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall.

Attend Careers in Electronics Manufacturing in-person panel and hiring event on Tuesday, Oct. 29

This dynamic panel discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2-3:30 p.m., Eden Prairie Library, will cover the skills, training and opportunities available in this fast-growing industry. It's an excellent opportunity for students transitioning into a new field, recent graduates or anyone curious about the future of electronics. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and engage directly with the panelists.

International Students: Attend Understanding U.S. Work Culture and the Recruitment Process on Wednesday, Oct. 23

This webinar will focus on providing advice to international students on navigating cultural barriers during the recruitment process for internships or jobs in the U.S. while studying here. Experts will share tips on best practices for the application and interview process, including how to better prepare for screening calls, video and in-person interviews, and how to navigate U.S. work culture. The event is Wednesday, Oct. 23, noon-1:30 p.m.

Take part in the Tinker at the Toaster Challenge starting Friday, Oct. 25

You are invited to join the Tinker at the Toaster Challenge, a thrilling competition brought to you by Google Cloud and General Mills to ignite AI innovation. This two-part event, exclusive to UMN students, offers the chance to work solo or team up to tackle an AI challenge designed by the forward-thinking team at General Mills. The kick-off event is Friday, Oct. 25, 12:30-3 p.m., Walter Library, The Toaster Innovation Hub. The event is limited to 50 students. 

Apply for the Advanced Energy STEM $20,000 scholarship by Friday, Oct. 25

Advanced Energy's STEM Scholarship provides $20,000 to qualified students majoring in electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or materials science. Scholarship recipients also will have the opportunity to intern with Advanced Energy. The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 25.

First-generation students: Apply for the UMN Biomedical Undergraduate Research Program by Sunday, Dec. 1

The University of Minnesota Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology (MICaB) Program is accepting applications for the spring semester 2025 Minnesota Biomedical Undergraduate Research training program for first-generation students. The application deadline is Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.

Sign up now for the William Lowell Putnam Mathematics Competition on Saturday, Dec. 7

The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) will host the 84th William Lowell Putnam Mathematics Competition on Saturday, Dec. 7 in two, three-hour sessions from 9 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. in Vincent Hall. The Putnam Competition is known as the preeminent mathematics competition for undergraduate college students in the world. Competition practice sessions start Tuesday, Oct. 15.