Students and employers created connections at the College of Sciences’ inaugural Student-Employer Networking Expo (SENE), a biannual event designed to foster meaningful interactions between science and math majors and a wide range of companies, government agencies, and nonprofits.

“Students asked for this event through the Career Pulse Survey, and we were happy to deliver,” says Career Education Program Manager James Stringfellow. “An increasing number of science and math majors are seeking industry opportunities after graduation.”

The turnout exceeded expectations with 16 employers and nearly 200 students in attendance.

“We had a great mix of employers from corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors, representing local, national, and global organizations,” shares Leslie Roberts, director of alumni relations and corporate engagement. “Their response demonstrates the high demand to engage with Georgia Tech’s top science talent.”

The expo offered undergraduate and graduate student attendees the chance to explore career pathways, discover internship and job opportunities, and gain valuable insights from industry professionals.

“We created SENE to serve both our students and employers equally,” says Stringfellow. “Recruiters are not just looking for technical skills — they’re looking for adaptable thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborators. That’s exactly what our students bring to the table.”

Employers shared positive feedback about the event and the caliber of students they met.

“I was impressed with the students here today,” says Kelly Glennon, (Biochemistry 2017), chief technical officer at Momar. “You can tell they took the time to prepare with strong resumes and good questions.”

Jeremy Brown, associate director of Education and Outreach at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), shares that he always enjoys working with College of Sciences students because they represent both consistency and excellence in their research interests and fit in well at GTRI: “We look for students who desire to solve complex problems for the federal government, state, and industry.”

Alana Williams, senior strategy and operations manager at McMaster-Carr says their new hires are based on potential rather than established skillsets. “We hire curious, smart, and capable people. It’s easy to find students like that at Georgia Tech,” 

Students also praised the expo’s format and focus.

“This was a great event,” says Kamisha Hill, a Ph.D. candidate in chemistry graduating this May. “I enjoyed speaking to a diverse group of organizations from government to small biotech to big industry.”

Fiona Waller, a fourth-year physics major, appreciated the focus on College of Sciences students: “The recruiters knew which opportunities would be exciting for us, and I didn’t have to explain my major.”

“I liked that it wasn’t super formal,” adds Luke Foster, a biochemistry master’s student. “It was easy to speak with the company representatives, and I appreciated the chance to make connections.”

Organizations in attendance included: Abbott Technologies, ALPLA Inc., Army Criminal Investigative Division - Forensic Exploitation, BODY20 Buckhead, BrandSafway, Cherry Street Energy, Deloitte, GeoVax Labs, GTRI, McMaster-Carr, Momar, Portal Innovations, Southern Company, State of Georgia, Syensqo, Takeda, Team Georgia Careers/Georgia Department of Administrative Services, and the United States Marine Corps Officer Program.

The next SENE is scheduled for April 15, 2026. Employers interested in participating should contact Career Education Program Manager James Stringfellow or Director of Alumni Relations and Corporate Engagement Leslie Roberts.