Lecturer Vivek Rao and design specialist Adam Hutz lead a hands-on, mold-making workshop for Master of Design (MDes) students (Photo by Adam Lau/Berkeley Engineering)Events & workshops
Each semester Engineering Student Services provides students with leadership, professional development and career training. Events will be added throughout the year. You can also check out the ESS Events & Deadlines calendar for all academic deadlines and upcoming ESS-sponsored events and workshops.
Fall 2023 events
Resume and LinkedIn Workshop | Thursday, Sept. 28, 1 p.m.−3 p.m.
290 HMMB
Your resume and LinkedIn profiles are often the first way that you introduce yourself to prospective employers. Join ESS Director of Programs Marvin Lopez as he helps you make the best impression even before you begin applying to jobs. Lunch will be served. Register in advance
Graduate Pathways to STEM | Saturday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m.−3 p.m.
Stanford University
Bay Area GPS is a one-day conference where students attend informative workshops addressing the benefits of pursuing an advanced degree (both M.S. and Ph.D.) while also preparing for graduate school and the application process. Bay Area GPS is sponsored jointly by the the UC Berkeley College of Engineering and the Stanford School of Engineering. Available to all undergraduate students, register online by Monday, September 25.
Undergraduate Research Symposium Poster Session | Tuesday, Oct. 3, Noon−2 p.m.
HMMB Lobby
Undergraduate students (ranging from freshmen to seniors) will be presenting their research on a wide range of projects across the College of Engineering. The poster session is open to all College of Engineering undergraduate students (including LSCS Computer Science & Chem E students) interested in presenting a poster of their research. Research can be from labs at Berkeley or off-campus summer REU programs. Please submit an abstract below to be considered for this fall’s event. Deadline to submit: Sept. 21.
ESS Professional Headshots | Wednesday, Oct. 4, Noon−4 p.m.
Sutardja Dai Hall Patio (3rd Floor)
Let us help you spruce up your photo to ensure that your profiles make a great impression! Photos are taken by the College’s professional photographer, and you’ll be able to borrow a shirt, tie, or jacket if you want to dress up the photo. Register in advance.
Interviewing and Deal or No Deal: Job Offer Negotiation | Thursday, Oct. 5, 1 p.m.−3 p.m.
290 HMMB
Your resume and LinkedIn profiles are often the first way that you introduce yourself to prospective employers. Join ESS Director of Programs Marvin Lopez as he helps you make the best impression even before you begin applying to jobs. Lunch will be served. Register in advance
How to Get Involved in Research | Tuesday, Oct. 10, noon−2 p.m.
290 HMMB
Are you interested in getting involved in research? Join Assoc. Dir. of Engineering Excellence Programs Tiffany Reardon, a true REU Finder as she covers how to make connections with faculty, secure paid research positions and ways to make your applications stand out. Lunch will be provided please research so we have enough food. Register in advance
ESS Headshots| Date and Time TBD
Let us help you spruce up your photo to ensure that your profiles make a great impression. Photos will be taken by the College’s professional photographer.
Alive Week | Dec. 4−8
Join the CAEE for Alive Week! 5 events that will give you the opportunity to take a break, get some nourishment and have fun!