This Week in the Engineering & Applied Sciences Community

Hello Engineering and Applied Sciences community! We’ve got a lot in store for you this Fall semester, so keep your eyes peeled for the various events, job opportunities, articles, internship postings, and more that we’ll be sending your way. This week is mainly to highlight some of our upcoming Greene Center and other community events. Have a great week!

Employer Road Trip: Optimax! | Monday, October 14, 2024 9:15am – 1:30pm EDT

Join us for an engaging site visit at one of our most innovative local employers, Optimax! Optimax is the largest optics manufacturer in the United States. Their optics products are used in government, defense, and aerospace.

Itinerary for the visit:

9:15 a.m. Meet promptly at Rush Rhees bus loop on Library Rd. (behind iZone)
9:25 a.m. Bus departs for Optimax
10 a.m. Arrive at Optimax
10:15 – 10:40 a.m. Presentation of Optimax
10:40 – 11:30 a.m. Group tours of Optimax
11:30 – 11:45 a.m. Mingle with team and Optimax engineers (snacks and drinks provided!)
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Q & A /networking with Optimax engineers and students
1:30 p.m. Return to campus

Required dress is business casual (please no t-shirts, distressed pants, jeans). Do your research on Optimax before the road trip so you can be best prepared to engage and ask questions.

You will not want to miss this invaluable experience. Capacity is limited to 25 students so secure your spot today! Also, please bring copies of your resume with you!

Federal Resume Writing Workshop | Tuesday, October 8th 2024 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm in the Greene Center Conference Room 4-200 – Dewey Hall

Want a federal job? Join our workshop on October 8th— Mastering Federal Résumés & USAJOBS. We’ll show you our approach to crafting a federal résumé that stands out and share guidance on effectively navigating USAJOBS—this workshop is welcome to job seekers at any level. Boost your chances of landing that federal job you’ve had your eye on!

Employer Road Trip: First American Equipment Finance | Friday, October 18th 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm in Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons

Join us on Friday, October 18th for an Employer Road Trip to First American Equipment Finance.

First American Equipment Finance is excited to welcome students from participating colleges and universities for an exclusive visitation day. Step inside one of the largest equipment finance companies in the U.S. to enhance your professional skills, discover diverse career opportunities, and connect with industry experts and fellow students.

IEEE WIE Rochester Presents: Industry-Academia Engagement | Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:00am – 2:00pm EDT in the Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons

AGENDA:
WELCOME: IEEE WIE Rochester
WELCOME: Dr. Wendi Heinzelman, Dean, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Univ. of Rochester
GREATER ROCHESTER AREA INITIATIVES: Andrea Tuttle, Talent Strategy Program Manager
Campus ROC, Rochester Chamber of Commerce
TECHNICAL PRESENTATION: TBD
PANEL DISCUSSION: Evolving Dynamics of Industry-Academia Interfaces
CLOSING REMARKS
NETWORKING
INDUSTRY EXHIBITS

REGISTRATION LINK: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/431040

Simon Games Information Session | Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:00pm – 6:00pm EDT

Simon Business School is hosting a virtual business simulation—Simon Games—November 7–21, and current University of Rochester seniors interested in Simon’s MS programs—including our new MS in AI in Business—are encouraged to register and play for a chance to win a full-tuition scholarship! Participants will gain practical skills in industry analysis and strategic decision-making and will engage in experiential learning to help them build a résumé that stands out.

Prospective MS candidates will compete within the same challenge but face off against a computer. Top performers will be invited to the Games’ final round, a virtual Report to the Board, on December 7, where they will present their ideas to a panel of Simon faculty, staff, current students, and alumni.All finalists are guaranteed scholarship support, and the grand prize winner will receive a full-tuition scholarship if they apply, are admitted, and enroll at Simon in 2025.

To learn more, we are hosting an information session:

October 24 at 5:00 p.m.

Theregistration deadlinefor Simon Games is October 30, and you can save 50% off the registration fee by using the code PLAY50.Please contact the Simon Admissions Office atadmissions@simon.rochester.eduwith any questions you have.

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LifeSci NYC Internship Program – Full-Time & Part-Time Jobs | August 31st 2025 | CLICK HERE TO SEE POSTING

Now in its eighth year, the LifeSci NYC Internship Program invites college and graduate students (and recent grads) to apply for full- and part-time job opportunities in science, tech, and business capacities. The program seeks to provide experience and entry level opportunities for students and recent graduates interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences industry.

Transmission Interconnections Intern at Eversource Energy | October 30th 2024 | CLICK HERE TO SEE POSTING

Transmission Interconnections is on the brink of a massive transformation, as New England transitions to a world where we are interconnecting large quantities of renewable energy and retiring fossil fuel fired power generators. Eversource is working diligently to support this drastic change, by providing the Transmission infrastructure needed to make the move to reduce carbon emissions.

Storage Memory Architecture Intern at Marvell Technology | November 3rd 2024 | CLICK HERE TO SEE POSTING

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.

Internships for Software Engineers – Summer 2025 at NXP Semiconductors | November 22nd 2024 | CLICK HERE TO SEE POSTINGS

Across NXP, Software Engineers make our chips work for our customers, across all parts of our business, you may be facilitating test and validation activities on wireless communications products; developing safe, innovative and high performance software products as part of Autonomous Drive applications; or working on embedded software applications for our Microprocessors/Microcontrollers group; or contributing to the rapidly evolving technology field where enterprises are moving their Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning software to the Edge devices.

Transportation Engineer Trainee (Land Surveyor) at the State of Connecticut Executive Branch | October 8th 2024 | CLICK HERE TO SEE POSTING

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation in Connecticut? If so, come join our great team of engineering professionals and make an impaCT!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), Bureau of Engineering and Construction, District 1 Surveys Section, is looking to hire a Transportation Engineer Trainee with a target class of Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Engineering) in Rocky Hill.

Current students who will be graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering by the end of May 2025 are strongly encouraged to apply!

Excellus BCBS Summer 2025 Internship Program – Internship Fair (In-Person) | Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | CLICK HERE TO SEE POSTING

General Dynamics, Electric Boat – Summer 2025 Internships! | CLICK HERE TO SEE POSTINGS

General Dynamics Electric Boat is the world’s leading manufacturer of nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy, overseeing every stage of production from concept to completion. These submarines are among the most complex machines ever built, and Electric Boat has continually advanced this technology. Our dedicated team of skilled employees works tirelessly to deliver high-quality products that ensure the safety of our sailors, our families, and our freedom.

Join us for a unique glimpse into the world of nuclear-powered submarine manufacturing and experience a lifetime opportunity in this niche industry.

Please see below for all of our Summer 2025 Engineering Internship opportunities. You can learn more about each position and apply directly by clicking ‘Apply Here’ under each listing. To apply for an internship you must be enrolled full-time at a college or university, you must have completed your freshman year before the start of the internship, and you must be available to work 40 hours a week for a minimum of 8 consecutive weeks between May 2025 and September 2025.

ROC The Project | October 13th, 2024 | CLICK HERE TO SEE POSTING

An experiential case competition for students to develop project management and leadership skills by
actually planning a real project using Agile and hybrid methodologies and then presenting their findings!
– A way for a local non-profit to engage with and learn from student team analysis, ideas and presentations
– An opportunity for Project Managers to mentor students through the process and teach real-world skills
usable throughout their careers.
– Sponsored by the Project Management Institute (PMI) – Rochester Chapter in partnership with local
companies and charitable organizations.
– All virtual this year!

To discuss these opportunities or more, schedule an appointment on Handshake.

Daniel Greninger

Engineering & Applied Sciences community

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