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Computational research professionals share career advice with students

4/24/19

Students in computational research groups at UB (and those interested in them) had the opportunity to learn about their job prospects after graduation from a panel of distinguished experts at the annual Symposium on Job and Career Perspectives for Students in the Computational Sciences.

Chemical engineer wins SEAS Graduate Poster Competition

4/23/19

Chemical and biological PhD student and Panasci TEC winner Ogechi Ogoke recieved first place in the school's annual graduate student poster competition.

Battaglia named Fellow of ASTFE

4/22/19

Francine Battaglia, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Thermal and Fluids Engineers (ASTFE).

Not your average career fair

4/17/19

Reverse Pitch lets students sit back, relax and listen to one of eight 43North companies tell them why they should work for that organization.

A 'rising star' who dreams of space

4/17/19

UBNow continues its series on the new generation of student leaders with a story on Ian DesJardin, who’s ready to launch his career into space.

UB launches online courses to prep learners for computer vision field

4/17/19

UB’s Center for Industrial Effectiveness (TCIE), the business outreach arm for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, managed course production.

Influencing STEM policy in Washington, D.C.

4/17/19

"We have a growing gap between scientists and policy-makers," says Ramla K. Qureshi, a PhD candidate in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, "there needs to be frequent conversation letting them know why our research is important, and why it needs their continuous support."

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Fifth Annual Career Perspectives and Networking Conference for Graduate Students

Nearly 300 graduate students gathered for this year’s Career Perspectives and Networking Conference, held October 5, 2018 at UB’s Davis Hall. The annual event aims to prepare SEAS graduate students for their careers. Attendees have the opportunity to network with company representatives and industry professionals while being provided training on the development of soft skills and to explore potential career paths.

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Nearly 300 students participated in the Fifth Career Perspectives and Networking Conference, held in Davis Hall on UB's North Campus.

From left, distinguished speakers Joe Kessler from the New York Power Authority, Larry Megan from Praxair, Anil Kshirsagar from CAPIOT Software, Bob Harrison from Transmission Developers, and Dan Magnuszewski from ACV Auctions, shared their perspectives on how to build a fulfilling career.

Over 75 students had a free professional LinkedIn/Handshake photo taken during the conference.

Dylan Busykes of the Onion Studio shares photo proofs with a graduate student.

Kim Helmer (right) of Zodiac Aerospace reviews a resume during the walk-up session, along with Holly Justice of UB’s Career Services office and Melissa Lauricella of Astronics.

Keynote speaker Sean Cunningham of Intel (right), talks with Jonathan Watts, P.E., vice president of Watts Architecture & Engineering and Liesl Folks, SEAS dean.

Susan Nowicki of Northrop Grumman talks with students about career opportunities during the Career Preparation Reception.

Andrew Kroetsch (left) served as the chair of this year’s event, and Christopher Connor, SEAS assistant dean for graduate education.

Industry partners reviewed over 200 resumes in advance of the Career Perspectives and Networking Conference, and then critiqued them in person with the students.

Judy Feldman, CIO/EVP at ValueCentric, gives feedback to a student on her resume/CV.

David Cadigan talks with a student about careers at IBM.

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