{"685897":{"#nid":"685897","#data":{"type":"news","title":"College of Sciences Hosts First-Ever Student-Employer Networking Expo","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EStudents and employers created connections at the College of Sciences\u2019 inaugural\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/student-employer-networking-expo-sene\u0022\u003EStudent-Employer Networking Expo\u003C\/a\u003E (SENE), a biannual event designed to foster meaningful interactions between science and math majors and a wide range of companies, government agencies, and nonprofits.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cStudents asked for this event through the Career Pulse Survey, and we were happy to deliver,\u201d says Career Education Program Manager\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJames Stringfellow\u003C\/strong\u003E. \u201cAn increasing number of science and math majors are seeking industry opportunities after graduation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe turnout exceeded expectations with 16 employers and nearly 200 students in attendance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe had a great mix of employers from corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors, representing local, national, and global organizations,\u201d shares\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELeslie Roberts\u003C\/strong\u003E,\u0026nbsp;director of alumni relations and corporate engagement. \u201cTheir response demonstrates the high demand to engage with Georgia Tech\u2019s top science talent.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe created SENE to serve both our students and employers equally,\u201d says Stringfellow. \u201cRecruiters are not just looking for technical skills\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;they\u2019re looking for adaptable thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborators. That\u2019s exactly what our students bring to the table.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EEmployers shared positive feedback about the event and the caliber of students they met.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI was impressed with the students here today,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EKelly Glennon\u003C\/strong\u003E, (Biochemistry 2017), chief technical officer at Momar. \u201cYou can tell they took the time to prepare with strong resumes and good questions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJeremy Brown\u003C\/strong\u003E, 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: \u201cWe look for students who desire to solve complex problems for the federal government, state, and industry.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAlana Williams, senior strategy and operations manager at McMaster-Carr says their new hires are based on potential rather than established skillsets. \u201cWe hire curious, smart, and capable people. It\u2019s easy to find students like that at Georgia Tech,\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EStudents also praised the expo\u2019s format and focus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThis was a great event,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EKamisha Hill\u003C\/strong\u003E, a Ph.D. candidate in chemistry graduating this May. \u201cI enjoyed speaking to a diverse group of organizations from government to small biotech to big industry.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFiona Waller\u003C\/strong\u003E, a fourth-year physics major, appreciated the focus on College of Sciences students: \u201cThe recruiters knew which opportunities would be exciting for us, and I didn\u2019t have to explain my major.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI liked that it wasn\u2019t super formal,\u201d adds\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELuke Foster,\u003C\/strong\u003E a biochemistry master\u2019s student. \u201cIt was easy to speak with the company representatives, and I appreciated the chance to make connections.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EOrganizations 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe next SENE is scheduled for October 7, 2026. Employers interested in participating should contact Career Education Program Manager\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJames Stringfellow\u003C\/strong\u003E or Director of Alumni Relations and Corporate Engagement\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELeslie Roberts\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Student-Employer Networking Expo (SENE) brought together nearly 200 science and math students with employers to build connections and explore career opportunities.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Student-Employer Networking Expo (SENE) brought together nearly 200 science and math students with employers to build connections and explore career opportunities."}],"uid":"36607","created_gmt":"2025-10-22 12:28:41","changed_gmt":"2025-11-17 16:47:54","author":"ls67","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, 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