Cal
State Fullerton Slates Events to Spotlight
Engineering and Computer Science
January 25, 2005 :: No. 117
| What: |
High school and university students can explore engineering
and computer science careers and learn more about Cal
State Fullerton’s College
of Engineering and Computer Science throughout
the month of February during “Launch Your Future”
ECS Weeks 2005. |
| When/Where: |
Feb. 15 – 25
Engineering and Computer Science Quad and other campus
locations |
| Events: |
The festivities include MESA Day from
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 23.
Approximately 350 students from area high schools will
take part in various contests showcasing mathematics,
engineering and science achievement. They include testing
of balsawood gliders and bridges, a web-page design competition
and judging of home-grown crystals. The CSUF MESA Program
serves more than 1,400 Orange County students in grades
6-12.
Other scheduled events include an alumni mentor luncheon,
career fair, student leadership day and open house (see
schedule that follows). |
| Media Contacts: |
Lisa Jones, assistant dean of the College
of Engineering and Computer Science, at
657-278-2887 or ljones@fullerton.edu
Pamela McLaren of Public Affairs, at
657-278-4852 or pmclaren@fullerton.edu |
“Launch Your Future”
Engineering and Computer Science Weeks 2005
Preparing for a Technical Career
Fair
Tuesday, February 15
McCarthy Hall, Room 682 1-2:15 p.m.
Corporate recruiters will provide information about how to
approach a career fair, how students really get hired, what
recruiters look for in a resume, simple interview secrets
and other strategies for making the best impression with potential
employers.
Alumni Mentor Luncheon
Thursday, February 17
Golleher Alumni House Noon-2 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers,
a two-hour luncheon will be held for students and alumni.
Students will have the opportunity for networking and obtaining
advice about their majors and careers. Alumni will have the
opportunity to mentor students and build their connections
to the university.
Engineering and Computer Science Student
Leadership Day
Tuesday, February 22
ECS Quad 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cookout offers students an opportunity to learn more about
student organizations, see project displays and take part
in competitions.
MESA Day
Wednesday, February 23
ECS Quad, Lawn, Classrooms 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Approximately 350 students from 6 area high schools will be
on campus for engineering, science, math and computer competitions
in conjunction with the MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science
Achievement) Program's annual Engineering and Computer Science
Day. The CSU Fullerton MESA Program serves over 1,400 Orange
County students in grades 6 - 12. Students will test balsawood
bridges, fly balsawood gliders, compete in a web-page design
competition, be judged on their home-grown crystals, make
technical presentations, and participate in additional competitions
and activities. CSUF Engineering and Computer Science students
will serve as judges and greeters and encourage younger students
to consider careers in engineering and computer science.
Career Fair
Thursday, February 24
ECS Quad 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Approximately 20 employers who are seeking full-time, intern
and summer employment candidates in engineering and computer
science are expected at the fair. Students will have an opportunity
to meet employers, submit their resumes, and learn more about
the companies attending. Participating companies include:
Beckman Coulter Inc., City of Stanton Public Works Department,
Department of Industrial Relations, Fluor Corp., Fortress
Networks, LA Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles County’s
Department of Public Works, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Co.,
RBF Consulting and USDA - Forest Service.
CSUF Engineering and Computer
Science Open House
Friday, February 25
ECS Classrooms, Labs and Quad 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Counselors and teachers from local community colleges and
high schools will learn more about Cal State Fullerton’s
Engineering and Computer Science majors. Events will include
presentations, tours of ECS labs, view a faculty poster session
and student project displays and lunch.
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