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Jan 25

Distinguished Speaker Series: Recent Developments in Structural Health Monitoring

via Zoom
9:00 a.m.

Dr. Charles Farrar, Director at Los Alamos National Laboratory, will be the speaker.

Jan 25

Johnson & Johnson 2021 Virtual Engineering Showcase

Students from all engineering majors are invited to propose their own ideas on how technology can be applied to improve human health. Students who are interested in participating need to apply by January 25, 2021. Proposals will be judged by a team of J&J representatives. Students who have submitted winning proposals will be invited to participate in the Virtual Engineering Showcase on February 23, 2021.

Jan 25

Nuclear Engineering Career Fair: Virtual Information Session

via Zoom
6:00 p.m. (EST)

NUCE students are invited to learn who will be at the Nuclear Engineering Career Fair (January 29) and ask questions about anything job-related. Contact Erin Blumsack (erinblumsack@psu.edu) or Melika Sharifironizi (mvs6807@psu.edu) for sign-up information or questions.

Jan 25

Spring 2021 Résumé Review with Recruiters

via Brazen Careers
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (EST)

Students from all engineering majors at all degree levels are invited to connect one-on-one with recruiters via Brazen Careers for résumé reviews and to get career-related questions answered. Register to participate.

Jan 26

AIAA Professional Virtual Career Fair

via Brazen Careers
3:00–6:00 p.m. (EST)

Aerospace engineering students are invited to participate in this free event and engage with recruiters in private one-on-one online chats. Participants can browse positions, employer profiles, and company benefits, and will have access to this information (and chat history) for up to 6 months after the event. Register to participate.

Jan 26-27

Engineering Career Week 2021

via Brazen Careers
1:00–6:00 p.m. (EST)

Engineering Career Week is the premier annual spring engineering recruiting event for Penn State engineering and technical students who are seeking internship, co-op, and entry-level full-time positions. Students from all engineering majors and degree levels are welcome. This year's event will be held virtually via Brazen Careers. See the event website for more information.

Jan 27

Alumni Virtual Town Hall

Additional Information:

Register here: https://mailchi.mp/engr/reunite-virtually-with-the-penn-state-department-of-mechanical-engineering

Jan 27

Identifying Research Opportunities

via Zoom
3:00–4:00 p.m. (EST)

Research opportunities are available in every department, but it can still be difficult getting started. In this session, learn how locate ongoing projects and how to identify and contact potential research mentors. Register to participate. This event is co-sponsored by the Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring office and University Libraries. All undergraduate students are welcome.

Jan 27

T-Mobile Virtual Hiring Event

6:30–7:30 p.m. (EST)

Students are invited to network virtually with recruiters from T-Mobile to learn about their summer 2021 internship opportunities in a variety of areas including software development, cybersecurity, and network engineering. Register to attend through Nittany Lion Careers. Learn more about the internship program at the T-Mobile website.

Jan 28

Capital One Seminar: How to Virtually Showcase your Personal Brand

via Zoom
4:00–4:45 p.m. (EST)

Get tips from recruiters on how to showcase your brand in a virtual environment. All engineering majors are welcome. Register to participate.

Jan 28

Nuclear Engineering Career Fair: Virtual Company Information Session

via Zoom
6:00 p.m. (EST)

NUCE students are invited to interact with companies attending the Nuclear Engineering Career Fair (January 29) prior to the event.

Jan 28

Seminar: Biominerals for therapeutic mRNA delivery

via Zoom
12:05 to 1:20 p.m. EST

Dr. Bill Murphy, Harvey D. Spangler Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Professor of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, and Director of the Forward BIO Institute at the University of Wisconsin will be the speaker.

Jan 29

2021 Nittany AI Challenge

This challenge offers students the opportunity to address pressing global issues and build solutions using AI and machine learning. Participants will compete for funds totaling $50,000 and experience true innovation as their design turns into an AI for Good reality. The Challenge entry deadline is January 29. Anyone interested in participating must create and complete a profile, build a team, and submit an idea proposal via the Nittany AI Challenge Team Tool; all team members must create profiles in the tool. Learn more at the event website.

Jan 29

Nuclear Engineering Career Fair

via Brazen Careers
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (EST)

All NUCE majors are welcome. Register to participate.

Feb 01-05

Study Abroad Week 2021

Join Global Programs and our partners during Study Abroad Week 2021 to learn all of the ways you can take your education overseas!

Feb 02

Adobe Personal Branding Workshop

via Zoom
3:30–5:00 p.m. (EST)

This workshop will walk participants through the steps and design decisions needed to create a headshot, logo, business card, intro video, and digital résumé that are ready to send to potential employers. All required Adobe software is provided by Penn State. Participants who wish to work during the webinar should be sure to have access to the Adobe Creative Cloud, a text-only résumé, and a scanned headshot. All students are welcome. Register to participate.

Feb 03

Capital One Tech Information Session

via Zoom
5:30–6:30 p.m. (EST)

During this interactive session and associate panel, participants will learn more about #LifeatCapitalOne, to ask questions about career opportunities, and to meet and network with associates. All engineering majors are welcome. Register to participate.

Feb 03

How to Explore Your Research Ideas: An Introduction to the Scholarly Conversation

via Zoom
4:00–5:00 p.m. (EST)

This workshop will help students feel confident in reviewing and reading scholarly articles. It is aimed at students who have just begun an undergraduate research experience or students who are interested in starting an experience and want to make sure they have the skills and tools they need to succeed. Register to participate. This event is co-sponsored by the Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring office and University Libraries. All undergraduate students are welcome.

Feb 04

Seminar: Mechanical homeostasis and soft tissue growth and remodeling

via Zoom
12:05 to 1:20 p.m. EST

Dr. Jay D. Humphrey, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Chair at Yale University, will be the speaker

Feb 05

PwC Explore Career Discovery Program

1:00–3:00 p.m. (EST)

This virtual program is focused on helping participants identify and analyze their purpose, values and passions to better understand who they are and what they want to do professionally. Participants will leave with a stronger sense of who they are, who PwC is, and what future opportunities might exist for them in professional services. All business and STEM majors (first-, second-, and third-year levels) are welcome; third-year students must be enrolled in a 5-year program. Apply before January 10, 2021. Applicants who are invited to participate will receive additional registration information. Invitations will be sent on a rolling basis.

Feb 08

Distinguished Speaker Series: Karen Studarus

Karen Studarus, Leader at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will be the speaker.

Feb 08

Informational Webinar: Request for Statements of Interest from Multidisciplinary Faculty Groups Seeking Support to Tackle Major Health Challenges

Webinar
4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EST

Feb 10

2nd Annual Center for Biodevices FacultyXchange

Webinar
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The second annual FacultyXchange invites faculty, clinicians, staff, fellows and students from all Penn State colleges and campuses to share research expertise, develop ideas for new projects and establish collaborations.

Feb 10-11

Spring 2021 Supply Chain & Information Systems Virtual Career Fair

via Brazen Careers
12:00 noon–4:00 pm. (EST)

This event, hosted by Center for Supply Chain Research (CSCR) along with the Supply Chain & Information Systems Department (SCIS), is open to students in Supply Chain & Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Management Information Sciences, and Information Sciences & Technology who are seeking internships, co-ops, and full-time jobs. Registration is required for each day of attendance. See the event website for more information and registration links.

Feb 11

Webinar on Academic Integrity in Online Environments and Open Forum on Academic Integrity

via Zoom
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Presented by the Leonhard Center. Tricia Bertram Gallant will be the speaker.

Feb 13

Westinghouse Science Honors Institute at RSEC

via Zoom
10:00 to 11:30 a.m. EST

Feb 15

Application Deadline: Drawdown Scholars Program

Apply online
11:59 p.m. ET

The Penn State College of Engineering is seeking talented applicants for its Drawdown Scholars program taking place this summer from June 2 – Aug. 6, 2021 on the Penn State University Park campus.

Feb 15

Lecture: Bio-Inspired Robotic Control: Robotic Reptiles & Slithering Servomotors

via Zoom
4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Henry Astley of the University of Akron will be the speaker.

Feb 19

2-Day Symposium: Addressing Intersectionality to Transform Leadership at Penn State (Day 1)

via Zoom
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

LEAADS@PSU, a network of women faculty committed to leading advocacy and action for a diverse leadership at Penn State, invites the University community to attend this two-day symposium on Feb. 19 and 26.

Feb 19

Workshop: Mindfulness and Work/Life Balance

via Zoom
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Presented by the Leonhard Center. Mark Huerta of Arizona State University will be the speaker.

Feb 25

ASCE Virtual Career Fair

via Brazen Careers
12:00 noon–5:00 pm. (EST)

CE majors are invited to interact with employers seeking internship, co-op, and full-time hires. See the event website for more information and links. All CE majors are welcome.

Feb 26

2-Day Symposium: Addressing Intersectionality to Transform Leadership at Penn State (Day 2)

via Zoom
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

LEAADS@PSU, a network of women faculty committed to leading advocacy and action for a diverse leadership at Penn State, invites the University community to attend this two-day symposium on Feb. 19 and 26.

Mar 01

Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. François Hemez

via Zoom
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. EST

Dr. François Hemez, a scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, will be the speaker.

Mar 03

Distinguished Speaker Series: Michael Wetter

Michael Wetter, Staff Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, will be the speaker.

Mar 04

Spring Career Days 2021

via Brazen Careers
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EST)

This virtual university-wide recruiting event connects students with employers seeking internship, co-op, and entry-level full-time hires. The recruiting day for all technical majors will be Thursday, March 4. See the event website for more information.

Mar 11

Capital One Tech Talk: Fraud Modeling in the Real World

6:00–7:00 p.m. (EST)

Learn how fraud modeling is used at Capital One. All engineering majors are welcome. Register to participate.

Mar 24

Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Ralph Muehleisan

Dr. Ralph Muehleisan, Principal Building Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, will be the speaker.

Mar 30

Capital One Tech Information Session

via Zoom
5:00–6:30 p.m. (EST)

During this interactive session and associate panel, participants will learn more about #LifeatCapitalOne, to ask questions about career opportunities, and to meet and network with associates. All engineering majors are welcome. Register to participate.

Apr 01

Engineering Your Global Experiences: Building Global Competencies for the Future Engineering Workforce

The Center for Global Engineering Engagement invites all engineering faculty, staff, and students to participate in this virtual, student-centered conference designed to facilitate collaboration across international boundaries and intercultural perspectives, and will feature a keynote speaker, networking opportunities, workshops, and panel discussions. There is no fee to register or attend the conference. Register by March 19, 2021. See the event website for more information.

Apr 12

Capital One Tech Talk: Deep Learning

via Zoom
5:30–6:30 p.m. (EST)

Hear directly from Capital One software engineers about the differences between writing code for school projects and writing efficient code for long-standing products and services. This event covers Deep Learning best practices and the benefits of coding in an agile environment. Register to participate.

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