Employer MEDITECH hosts a virtual information session for CSE students this week

Employer MEDITECH will host a virtual information session for CSE students this week.

Last day to withdraw from a fall semester class is Monday, Nov. 14

Monday, Nov. 14 is the last day you can withdraw from a fall 2022 full-semester class without using your One-Time-Only Late Withdrawal or petitioning to withdraw due to extenuating circumstances. If you withdraw now, you will have a "W" on your record.

Check out the CSE Advising blog and FAQs for answers to common advising questions

Did you know that CSE Academic Advising has a blog and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page with answers to common questions you might have about scheduling, probation, and other resources? The blog and FAQs page are great first stops to look for answers to your questions, whether you want to save time or need to know something after normal office hours.

Connect with the CSE Career Center

Have a question about your resume, job offer, or the internship/co-op/job search process? Schedule an appointment with a career counselor either in-person or virtually. If you have a quick question, career counselors and peer advisors are available for virtual drop-ins Monday-Friday from 2-4 p.m.

Sign up to participate in the UMN Techstars Startup Weekend Friday, Nov. 11-Saturday, Nov. 12

Do you have an idea you’d like to pursue or a problem you’d like to solve but don’t know where to start? Sign up to participate in the UMN Techstars Startup Weekend on Friday, Nov. 11-Saturday, Nov. 12, to learn with other students about what it takes to start a company. No experience necessary. Ideas are welcome but not required.

First-generation students: Apply for the UMN Biomedical Undergraduate Research Program by Wednesday, Nov. 23

The University of Minnesota Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology (MICaB) Program, in collaboration with the University's First-Gen Institute, is accepting applications for the spring semester 2023 Minnesota Biomedical Undergraduate Research training program for first-generation students. The application deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 23.

Employer McKinsey & Company hosts a virtual information session for CSE students this week

Employer McKinsey & Company will host a virtual information session for CSE students this week.

International students: Register for career programs and presentations

University Career Services and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) will offer career-related programs and presentations specifically for international students this fall.

Sign up for the A Friend in STEM mentorship program by Friday, Nov. 4

Sign up for the A Friend in STEM mentorship program connecting undergraduate students interested in STEM with University of Minnesota scientists. The primary goal of the program is to make the complicated process of getting involved in research, being successful in a lab, and applying to graduate programs more accessible to undergraduate students of all backgrounds. The registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 4.

First-year students: Attend the Ireland summer session for first-year CSE students information session on Friday, Oct. 28

Learn about an opportunity for CSE first-year students to join other Big Ten STEM students in beautiful Dublin for six weeks in summer 2023 while fulfilling Physics II (PHYS 1302) and liberal education requirements (Historical Perspectives and Global Perspectives). An info session is planned for Friday, Oct. 28, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Mechanical Engineering, Room 1130.

Check out CEMS Week events Monday, Oct. 31-Friday, Nov. 4

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (CEMS) will host CEMS Week events Monday, Oct. 31-Friday, Nov. 4 for students to talk with faculty, take lab tours, and learn about the department's new master's degree in Data Science. An alumni panel with recent graduates also is planned.

Employers host a virtual information session and a product fair for CSE students this week

McKinsey & Company will host a virtual information session and Medtronic will host a product fair for CSE students this week.

Mark your calendars for CSE 1001 major exploration events in October and November

The CSE major exploration events are scheduled throughout October and November. CSE 1001 students are required to attend at least one in-person event and are encouraged to attend more than the minimum.

Network with professionals at the Medical Devices and Manufacturing trade show Wednesday, Nov. 2-Thursday, Nov. 3

Explore the latest insights and solutions spanning medtech, packaging, automation, plastics, and design; attend a career networking and advancement workshop; and network with hundreds of company representatives at the Medical Devices and Manufacturing (MD&M) trade show on Wednesday, Nov. 2-Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The event is free for University of Minnesota students.

Apply for the TRIO McNair Scholars Program by Friday, Nov. 11

The University of Minnesota Ronald E. McNair Program is accepting applications through Friday, Nov. 11, for its 2023 cohort. The goal of McNair Scholars is to give undergraduate students intensive, faculty-driven research experiences and prepare students for entry into graduate school. Students receive a stipend and course credit.

Attend a BBE programs sneak preview event on Wednesday, Oct. 26, or Wednesday, Nov. 2; open house planned for Saturday, Nov. 5

The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) will host two sneak preview events for students to explore its programs and areas of specialization on Wednesday, Oct. 26, and Wednesday, Nov. 2. There are both in-person and virtual options, and registration is required.

Attend the Women Innovators Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 15

The Women Innovators Conference is a professional development summit designed to inspire female innovators to connect the dots between their ideas and achieving positive, significant impact. The conference is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1-5 p.m., in McNamara Alumni Center. The event is free. Register now!

Employers hosts information session for CSE students this week

Employers Google and Veritas Technologies will host information sessions for CSE students this week.

Schedule your appointment for spring registration

Freshmen and first-year pre-major (lower-division) transfer students: It's time to schedule your academic advising appointment in order to register for spring semester.

Attend an ISyE information session on Wednesday, Oct. 26 (virtual) or Wednesday, Nov. 9 (in-person)

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) will hold information sessions about the major and related career options on Wednesday, Oct. 26 (virtual) or Wednesday, Nov. 9 (in-person with lunch). Learn how industrial and systems engineers blend mathematical modeling, engineering thinking, and business practices to optimize system performance.

Join the SESB for Donuts with the Deans on Friday, Oct. 21

Join the Science and Engineering Student Board (SESB) for a Donuts with the Deans meeting with CSE deans and department heads on Friday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m, in Rapson Hall, Room 56. Network and talk with the deans on a variety of CSE topics.

Apply to study renewable energy in Germany this winter

Travel to Germany in January 2023 and learn about the country's renewable energy system in cities and regions fully powered by renewable energy. Meet leaders from Germany and Minnesota who are involved in solving the social, technical, and political challenges of transforming industrial economies. The application deadline is Saturday, Oct. 15.

Apply to the Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity by Thursday, Dec. 15

Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD) is accepting applications for its STEM diversity fellowship program for undergraduate seniors who plan to pursue a graduate degree in a variety of STEM disciplines. Fellowships offer a $20,000 stipend and an opportunity to do a paid internship at national laboratories. The application deadline is Thursday, Dec. 15.