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.
Spring 2023 events
Nurturing Relationships
Thursday, February 16, 12-2 pm | 290 HMMB | Registration Link
Join us to explore the building blocks for healthier and more satisfying relationships with others and yourself. Our discussion will include dating as well as building strong friendships and connections. This event is co-facilitated by COE satellite counselors Denise Goitia, Christine Zhou, and Stella Ko.
Pitch Perfect: Crafting Your Elevator Pitch
Tuesday, February 21, 12-2 pm | 290 HMMB | Registration Link
The Elevator Pitch is a fundamental part of networking. Join Marvin Lopez, ESS Program’s Director, as he teaches how to network, and it all begins with a strong elevator pitch.
Previous events
Deal or No Deal
Thursday, February 14, 12-2 pm | 290 HMMB
Marvin Lopez, ESS Programs Director, teaches you how to turn a job offer into an awesome job offer. Learn how to compare job offers, negotiate and arrive at a win-win solution.
How to get a research position on campus or off campus
Thursday, February 9, 12:30-2 pm | 290 HMMB
What does it take to get involved in research? A 4.0 GPA? Upper Division coursework? Junior or Senior Level Status? Join Associate Director of Engineering Excellence Programs Tiffany Reardon, a true REU Finder, and a panel of undergraduate researchers as they show you how easy it is to get started.
Inspirational Talk with Douglas Fong from Apple
Friday, February 3, 3:45-4:45 pm | Sibley Auditorium
Meet Berkeley Engineering Alumni Douglas Fong.
Lunch & Book Talk with Professor Lisa Pruitt
Tuesday, January 31, 12:30-2 pm | 290 HMMB
Please join us for lunch and an engaging talk with Mechanical Engineering Professor Lisa Pruitt, author of “Soul of a Professor: Memoir of an Un-Engineered Life.”
Resume Clinic
Tuesday, January 24, 12-2 pm | 290 HMMB
Join ESS Programs Director Marvin Lopez as he helps you navigate the ins and outs of resumes.