Caption: The College of Engineering and Computer Science ‘Professor for the Day’ event will feature alumni and industry professionals who will share their experiences and discuss the opportunities of working in the fields of engineering and computer science. Pictured are a group of students from the college with Dean Raman M. Unnikrishnan. Photo: Karen Tapia Download Photo
University Stem Initiative
Computer, Engineering Professionals to Teach
Alumni, Industry Leaders to Serve as Professors for a Day March 6-7
March 1, 2012 :: No. 101
What: Cal State Fullerton’s College of Engineering and Computer Science will hold “Professor For A Day” March 6-7 with industry professionals, including alumni, participating as guest lecturers. More than 30 professionals will share their successes and stories with students, and offer insights and inspiration about careers in engineering and computer science fields. The event also promotes careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), one of the university’s initiatives to increase student interest in these disciplines.
When: Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7
Guest lectures at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. both days
Where:
College of Engineering and Computer Science complex (unless otherwise noted)
Cal State Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, 92831
Who: Corporations represented are among the leading employers of technicians, engineers and computer scientists throughout California and worldwide, including: Boeing Co., Disneyland Resort, IBM, KOR Electronics, Motorola, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, Raytheon Co., Southern California Edison and Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.
Alumni guest lecturers include:
Tuesday, March 6
- Laurie Haack (B.S. computer science ’79, M.S. software engineering ’06), Raytheon Co. — 10 a.m. Computer Science Building, Room 408
- Henry Martinez (B.S. electrical engineering ’75), Southern California Edison — 1 p.m. Computer Science Building, Room 402
- William J. Purpura (B.S. engineering ’76, M.S. engineering-mechanical ’79), Boeing Co. — 1 p.m. Computer Science Building, Room 110A
- Michael R. Moore (B.S. civil and environmental engineering ’92), MWH Americas Inc. — 4 p.m. McCarthy Hall, Room 689
Wednesday, March 7
- Joan T. Waltman (B.S. electrical engineering ’85), Partnerships in Change —10 a.m. Engineering Building, Room 321
- Cheryl Cormack (B.S. mathematics ’80, M.S. mathematics ’83), Boeing Co. — 1 p.m. Computer Science Building, Room 408
- Darrell F. Jodoin (B.S. mechanical engineering ’85), Disneyland Resort — 4 p.m. Computer Science Building, Room 100B
Why: “Cal State Fullerton alumni and practitioners of the profession are vital in helping us prepare our students for the workforce,” said Raman M. Unnikrishnan, dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. “These successful professionals who come into our classrooms to talk to our students and share their work experiences help to bridge their college education with careers in engineering and computer science.”
Media Contacts: Hart Roussel, College of Engineering and Computer Science, 657-278-5429, 714-307-5370 or hroussel@fullerton.edu
Debra Cano Ramos, 657-278-4027 or dcanoramos@fullerton.edu
