Save the Date! MEM Industry Night 2017
Annual networking and dinner event scheduled for March
Mark your calendars for the 4th annual
MEM Industry Night on Thursday March 16, 2017! President and CEO of
Shure, Inc, Christine Schyvinck, will talk about how her MEM degree (Alumna '00) has impacted her career. Shure is the world's leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics, and has been named one of Chicago's top 10 most innovative companies in 2016 by
Crain's Chicago Business.
This event will provide the opportunity to network with students, alumni, and industry guests. Look for a formal invitation in late January!
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Second Friday's Event - December 9th
The Student Advisory Board planning a downtown Chicago social gathering
Join the Student Advisory Board at Highline Bar + Lounge on Friday, December 9th starting at 6:30 PM for a social gathering celebrating the end of the Fall Quarter. Second Friday's is a informal event that allows students, alumni, and guests to take a breath and catch up with peers or meet new MEM students and alum. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to get an accurate headcount for the reservation.
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Attend Segal Design Expo 2016 - December 2 & 3
Includes innovation open house, fair, and professional networking session
The Segal Design Institute will host their
Design Expo
December 2nd and 3rd at
The Garage
on Northwestern's Evanston campus. You can expect prototypes, portfolios and personalities at the annual Design Innovation Open House on Friday, December 2nd from 5:00-7:00 PM - featuring both graduate and upper-level undergraduate work.
In addition, Segal Professional Bridge will be hosting an Industry Networking Hour from 7:00-8:00 PM on Friday, December 2, after the Design Innovation Open House. Food and drinks will be available - we'd love to have you!
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MEM Industry Advisory Board Meeting Held in Late October
Mentoring and guidance for MEM and our students
MEM's Industry Advisory Board met last month providing the program with strategic and curriculum direction. The board consists of 15 members, many of whom are MEM alumni. The support of this board helps MEM keep up with ever changing industry trends, in terms of both admission requirements and curriculum innovations. Members also provide mentorship to students. During the meeting, current students and Student Advisory Board members had the opportunity to present their work and sit down for a catered lunch with the MEM Advisory Board. You can learn more about the Industry Advisory Board members
on the MEM website.
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MEM Alumnus Spotlight
A Monthly Feature Recognizing our Alumni
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Jim Coffing earned his Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at IIT before attending Northwestern for his MEM. He eventually received his JD, contributing to the diverse background that informs his work. He is now Lead Patent Counsel for Motorola Solutions. Part of the reason Jim enjoys working at Motorola is that they "[take] an ultra-modern approach to solving longstanding, basic problems-like fighting and minimizing crime incidents-for [their] customers. [Motorola] is leading the way in using data analytics for the advancement of public safety." Jim is not all work though, he loves golf and platform tennis, and his secret talent is water ballet! We asked him how his MEM degree has impacted his career.
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Jim Coffing, Motorola Solutions
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