Several big Early Career focused events are happening at ASME’s Congress this year in Seattle, WA.
The first one is the Innovation Showcase (I-Show) on Friday, November 10th. At this event 10 collegiate teams will present their innovative ideas to a panel of industry experts, venture capitalists, and intellectual property specialists. The prize is venture capital to bring their inventions to market. The Entrepreneurs Network Affinity Group is also participating.
The Invention to Venture Workshop, I2V, being held Saturday November 10th is a partnership between the ASME Center for Engineering Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA). This one-day workshop will teach technology entrepreneurship basics, helps build networks, and provides a framework for moving ideas forward. The workshops are designed for the science, engineering, and technology communities.
On Sunday, November 11th the Early Career Forum and Fair will provide an opportunity to learn from industry experts about important career skills, including choosing the right career path, effective workplace communication, and talking to your manager. The Career Fair, which will provide the opportunity for attendees to network and learn about various career options, will feature representatives from Boeing, Toyota, and the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. Look for the Young Engineer Correspondents Affinity Group while you are there.
The Early Career Development Series, on Monday, Nov. 12, will offer five 90-minute sessions focusing on such areas as alternative energies, patents and intellectual property, aerospace design, engineering entrepreneurship, and government funding for engineering research.
Registration is required for each of the four Early Career Programs. Advance registration, which can save up to $35, closes Nov. 6. In addition, those who register for the Early Career Forum and Fair by October 8 will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 American Express Gift Card.
For more Early Career Program details and to register, visit www.asmeconferences.org/ECP07.
This post is based on an ASME NEWS article titled ASME Presents Four Early Career Programs at Congress in Seattle.
