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Join MEM for the Second Fridays Networking Event on February 9th
Student Advisory Board Plans Social Gathering in Evanston
Join the Student Advisory Board at
Bar Louie in Evanston on Friday, February 9th starting at 6:00 PM for a social gathering celebrating the MEM community. Second Friday's is an informal monthly event that allows students, alumni, and guests to take a breath and catch up or meet new MEM students and alumni. If you would like to attend,
please RSVP for an accurate head count! Questions can be directed to SAB Vice-Chair
Drew Childs.
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2018 MEMPC PriSim Business War Games Competition Kicks Off
Now in its 6th Year, Northwestern Team Excited to Compete
Student teams from participating institutions of the
Master of Engineering Management Programs Consortium (MEMPC) including Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Purdue, and USC are gearing up for the 6th annual MEMPC PriSim Business War Games Competition. During the web-based simulation competition, participants will run a domestic automobile company, making decisions as a team, and competing against the other participating MEMPC schools. The simulation will run over multiple iterations, replicating a multi-year span of time.
"PriSim is proud to be part of the MEMPC competition," said David Semb, a partner at PriSim Business War Games Inc. and an adjunct professor in the MEM program at Northwestern University. "Teams from each university will compete in a head-to-head battle for market share and profit. Along the way, the students participating will improve their business acumen and their strategy, finance, and leadership skills. Business simulations are one of the best ways out there to learn about business and finance."
The competition will be held January 29th through March 1st and winners will receive a tablet or Amazon gift card. We also invite you to learn more about
PriSim Business War Games important role in supporting this competition.
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MEM & IEMS to Host Student Mentorship Event on January 29
MEM Students Look to Offer Career & Academic Advice to Undergraduate Students
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A picture from the 2017 mentorship event.
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On Monday, January 29 from 5:00-6:00 PM the MEM Student Advisory Board and Professor Gail Berger are hosting a networking and mentorship event with Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences (IEMS) undergraduate students. MEM students will share their personal experiences and describe the new opportunities that have become available thanks to their MEM degree. I
nterested current students or alumni are welcome to attend, email Stephen Tilley if interested.
The event will take place in the MEM space on Evanston's campus (2311 N. Campus Drive, Suite 1400). Parking is free after 4:00 PM.
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Students Gain Valuable Communication Skills During Workshop
Two large group and one-on-one sessions held with Dr. Daniel Moser
Twenty-two MEM students recently took advantage of an advanced communication and presentation skills workshop hosted by
Dr. Daniel Moser
, Lecturer at the School of Communication.
The workshops focused on quick thinking, critical reasoning, storytelling, and visual design. Participants attended three professional development sessions, including a one-on-one session to focus on each attendee's specific needs.
MEM and the Student Advisory Board will continue to explore similar professional development opportunities for our students and alumni throughout the year - stay tuned!
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MEM Student & Alumni Spotlight
Monthly Feature Recognizing Our Amazing MEM Community
Daniel Kim, current part-time student and Chair of the Student Advisory Board (SAB), is originally from Suwon, South Korea. He holds a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Ajou University and a PhD in Polymer Engineering from University of Akron. Aptly enough, he now works as business development manager at Global Materials Research after an intensive 10-years experience as R&D scientist. His research primarily pertained to new product experience for electronic, building material, and transportation applications. In whatever time he manages to squeeze out of his busy schedule he spends it playing golf and watching movies. Read more on the MEM blog
about Daniel's background and experiences.
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David Zeman,
Associate Practice Leader, Industrial
Spencer Stuart |
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David Zeman i
s from Western Springs, IL and graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Mathematics. He recently completed his Northwestern MEM degree in 2013 with a concentration in managerial analytics. Dave now works as Associate Practice Leader, Industrial at Spencer Stuart based out of Greater Chicago and loves paddle boarding, playing tennis and solving puzzles in his spare time. He prefers vegetarian food and little do people know, he's a handy craftsman too!
Read more about how MEM impacted Dave's career on our blog.
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Online Information Session:
Prospective students can register by visiting the
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