Watson Career and Alumni Connections Events
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11:00am - 12:00pm
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Are you a curious person looking for a fulfilling and impactful career? Do you seek to address challenges at the forefront of our national security landscape? Whether you are majoring in business, the sciences, policy, or engineering, the NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program may have an opportunity for you!Ìý
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The fellowship gives highly motivated, graduate-level students a full year of:Ìý
• Real-world experience to prepare for a career in national securityÌý
• Opportunities to make significant contributions to the nationÌý
• Specialized training, leadership and career development, and networkingÌý
• Collaboration with professionals and leading researchers worldwideÌý
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The fellowship is a 12-month, salaried position working with NNSA program offices in Washington D.C. or at one of the NNSA site locations nationwide. These fellowships are open to students actively pursuing their master’s or doctoral degree as well as students who have completed their graduate degree on or after April 4, 2024. Details about the program can be found atÌý.Ìý
For this opportunity, candidates must have the ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. (We have other postings atÌýÌýthat anyone is welcome to check out). 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Engineering Building, 3rd floor, T-1 Classroom
Kick off the week with our first LeetCode session! We’ll exploreÌýArrays & Hashing, a key concept for acing technical interviews! We’ll walk through problems, share strategies, and practice coding together to strengthen your skills.
🎉ÌýSpecial Kickoff:ÌýOur Tuesday session will featureÌýWatson alum Connor Tremblay, who has experience at Google, iA, Lockheed Martin, and Two Sigma. Don’t miss the chance to learn from his insights on theÌýimportance of preparing for technical interviews!
ðŸ“ÌýTuesdays | 2–3 PM | EB T-1
ðŸ“ÌýWednesdays | 7–8 PM | EB T-1
👉 Both sessions cover the same content; come to whichever works best for you! or JUST SHOW UP! All levels of coding expertise are welcome.
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Engineering Building, 3rd floor, T-1 Classroom
Join us for our first week of LeetCode sessions! We’ll exploreÌýArrays & Hashing, a key concept for acing technical interviews! We’ll walk through problems, share strategies, and practice coding together to strengthen your skills.
ðŸ“ÌýTuesdays | 2–3 PM | EB T-1
ðŸ“ÌýWednesdays | 7–8 PM | EB T-1
👉 Both sessions cover the same content; come to whichever works best for you!Ìý or JUST SHOW UP! All levels of coding expertise are welcome.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Engineering Building T-1 (3rd floor classroom)
Attend this Watson-specific professional resume/CV writing workshop to understand:Ìý
The components of building a professional, technical resumeWhat recruiters and hiring managers are looking for in your application materialsÌýHow to decide/prioritize content for your resumeWe'll cover the basics + answer any specific questions that you might have!Ìý
Presenter: Kim Eiche, Director of the Watson Career and Alumni Connections Office. Reach out with questions:Ìýkeiche@binghamton.eduÌý
ÌýOR JUST SHOW UP!
12:00pm - 2:00pm
University Union, Old Union Hall
All new Watson graduate students are cordially invited to theÌýWatsonÌýGraduateÌýNew Student Welcome EventÌýonÌýFriday,ÌýAugust 29, fromÌý12-2pmÌýin theÌýUniversity Union, Old Union Hall!ÌýÌý
Join us toÌýmeet and mingle with our newÌýgraduate students.ÌýEnjoy lunch while hearing welcome remarks from the University Provost and Watson College Dean.
Please register by completingÌý.
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Engineering Building, 3rd floor, T-1 Classroom
Join us for Week 2 of Weekly Watson LeetCode Sessions!Ìý
This week, we’ll exploreÌýStacks, a key concept for acing technical interviews! We’ll walk through problems, share strategies, and practice coding together to strengthen your skills.
ðŸ“ÌýWednesdays | 7–8 PM | EB T-1
👉ÌýÌý or JUST SHOW UP! All levels of coding expertise are welcome.
11:00am - 2:00pm
Watson Career and Alumni Connections Office (EB L-Pod, 2nd floor)
Stop by the WCAC Office (Engineering Building L-Pod) to pre-register for the Watson Career Expo Conference taking place on Friday, Sept. 12 from 11am-4pm at the Innovative Technologies Complex. This will allow you to skip the line at the Expo and will save you time!Ìý
For more information on Watson's largest recruitment event of the year, the Watson Career Expo, !
For more information on Watson's largest recruitment event of the year, the Watson Career Expo, !
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join Watson alum Tim Kelly ('94) for an energizing talk that will prepare you for speaking with recruiters and hiring managers at the job fairs this week! As an industry professional with 30+ years of experience, Tim will share advice on:Ìý
Tips on how to make the most of the upcoming STEM Fair and Job & Internship FairTechniques for a successful internship or job searchHints on how to impress during an interviewAnd other hidden secrets that no one has told you before!Open Q&A for 30 min - ask him anything!ÌýTim is an alum of the CS department and was recently recognized with a °®¶¹´«Ã½ "Medal of Distinguished Service Award" for the career development support that he gives to Watson students as they pursue their future careers!Ìý
All students are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Tips on how to make the most of the upcoming STEM Fair and Job & Internship FairTechniques for a successful internship or job searchHints on how to impress during an interviewAnd other hidden secrets that no one has told you before!Open Q&A for 30 min - ask him anything!ÌýTim is an alum of the CS department and was recently recognized with a °®¶¹´«Ã½ "Medal of Distinguished Service Award" for the career development support that he gives to Watson students as they pursue their future careers!Ìý
All students are welcome and encouraged to attend!
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Watson Career and Alumni Connections Office (EB L-Pod, 2nd floor)
Stop by the WCAC Office (Engineering Building L-Pod) to pre-register for the Watson Career Expo Conference taking place on Friday, Sept. 12 from 11am-4pm at the Innovative Technologies Complex. This will allow you to skip the line at the Expo and will save you time!Ìý
For more information on Watson's largest recruitment event of the year, the Watson Career Expo, !
For more information on Watson's largest recruitment event of the year, the Watson Career Expo, !
11:00am - 4:00pm
Innovative Technologies Complex, 85 Murray Hill Rd, Vestal, NY 13850, USA
We are excited to invite you to participate in the fifth annual °®¶¹´«Ã½ Watson College Career Expo, taking place on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. This event will be held at the Innovative Technologies Complex (ITC). Parking on site and bus transportation from main campus will be provided.Ìý
During this event, you will have the opportunity to attend information sessions, break-out sessions/ alumni panels and talk with recruiters and professionals from various industries at the career fair!
READ ABOUT PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS, THEIR OPEN ROLES, AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS HERE:ÌýÌý
Questions? Do not hesitate to contact the Watson Career and Alumni Connections Office atÌýwcac@binghamton.edu
During this event, you will have the opportunity to attend information sessions, break-out sessions/ alumni panels and talk with recruiters and professionals from various industries at the career fair!
READ ABOUT PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS, THEIR OPEN ROLES, AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS HERE:ÌýÌý
Questions? Do not hesitate to contact the Watson Career and Alumni Connections Office atÌýwcac@binghamton.edu
12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Network for a Sustainable Tomorrow (NeST) is a dynamic non-profit organization for programs dedicated to advancing social, environmental, and economic justice.
to hear more about their internship opportunities!
to hear more about their internship opportunities!
3:00pm - 5:00pm
UU Mandela
Meet representatives of the 35+ Watson student organizations to determine which involvement offerings are best for you!Ìý
Check out the student organizations (related to every discipline)Ìýhere!
Get involved to make more connections, add unique projects to your resume, and gain the teamwork/leadership skills that employers are looking for!
All students are welcome to attend, including non-Watson students and graduate students.Ìý
The following support offices will be attending: Watson Advising, Watson Graduate Recruitment & Admissions, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Toastmasters, Department of Student Transition and Success, Center for Civic Engagement, and the BU Alumni office!
No pre-registration is needed - JUST SHOW UP!Ìý
Questions? Contact Watson Career and Alumni Connections at wcac@binghamton.edu
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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REGISTER HERE:Ìý
What you will learn in “Navigating the Technical Interviewâ€Ìý
This engaging talk will boost your effectiveness and confidence by revealing the inner thoughts of technical interviewers and explaining how to use that knowledge to best prepare and present yourself. You will leave with a set of proven concepts & tactics you can apply at your next interview. By the end of this session, you will know the most important characteristics companies are looking for, understand the interviewer’s thought process, be able to present yourself in the best possible light and stand out from the crowd, be prepared with the best way to handle not knowing an answer, and understand the best kinds of questions to ask your interviewer.
Speaker facts:ÌýÌýhas interviewed hundreds of engineers, led recruiting teams, and trained interviewers & interviewees. He graduated fromÌý°®¶¹´«Ã½,Ìý, andÌýÌýand spent his career developing new products and mentoring engineering talent atÌý,Ìý, andÌý. In 2021, he co-foundedÌýÌýwhere his team leads operational excellence projects, product development & manufacturing issue resolution, and business transformations. He is a sought-after mentor in CAEDENCE’s leadership and professional development coaching programs. Andy volunteers inÌýÌýand has previously spoken about career skills forÌýÌý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý, and other academic and professional organizations.Ìý |  | Ìý
Fun fact:ÌýAs a student, Andy liked to spend his free time cycling the hills of Vestal.ÌýÌý
*If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact Fleishman Center at careers@binghamton.edu We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.
12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Network for a Sustainable Tomorrow (NeST) is a dynamic non-profit organization for programs dedicated to advancing social, environmental, and economic justice.
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