Professor Randy Hlavac Hosts Online Workshop
Free webinar will focus on developing networking skills
Today, technology is driving business, marketing and engineering. To keep up with the disruptive change facing engineers and the companies that employ them, it is vital to have a professional network of experts and thought leaders in the areas important to you. Randy Hlavac - a professor of business and marketing - will host a 60 minute webinar giving you the tools and knowledge to begin growing your professional network starting immediately.
He will show you how to identify the key influencers in any industry you want to develop, how to engage with them, and how to use them to help you find employment upon graduation. Get ready for a fast paced discussion of how to build a professional network you can use throughout your college experience and beyond. This event is open to all! To register visit
bit.ly/2kxpGWo.
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MEM Initiates Executive-in-Residence (EIR) Program
Mohan Rao chosen as inaugural EIR for 2016-17 academic year
MEM is pleased to introduce Dr. Mohan Rao as our inaugural Executive-in-Residence (EIR). The EIR is a respected and senior leader in the technology community that provides intimate access and is a resource for both McCormick undergraduate and graduate students outside the typical classroom environment.
Dr. Rao, CEO at Epsilon Economics, will offer office hours and provide a lecture on an industry topic relevant to his career during the academic year.
Current MEM and IEMS students will also have the opportunity to join Dr. Rao for an intimate dinner at Farmhouse Evanston at the end of February, and
in May Dr. Rao will be hosting MEM students for a networking dinner. You can learn more about the program and Dr. Rao on our website.
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Reminder: Register for MEM Industry Night 2017!
RSVP for networking dinner by Friday, March 3rd
The 4th annual
MEM Industry Night
on Thursday March 16, 2017 is quickly approaching! 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. Register today!
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Advanced Professional & Presentation Skills Workshop Offered
Two group workshops and one-on-one sessions with Daniel Moser
Twelve MEM students were able to take advantage of an advanced professional and presentation sills workshop hosted by
Dr. Daniel Moser, Lecturer at the School of Communication. This workshop 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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2017 MEM/PriSim Annual Football Tailgate Date Chosen
Save the date for the annual MEM tradition on September 16, 2017
The 2017 annual MEM/PriSim tailgate will take place September 16th, when the Wildcats play the Bowling Green Falcons. Keep an eye out for more information as the fall approaches!
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MEM Student and Alumni Spotlight
Monthly feature recognizing our current students and alumni
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ALUM
Francisca Valenzuela, MEM '13, is originally from Santiago, Chile where she earned a degree in industrial engineering from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Francisca pursued her MEM degree at Northwestern in the hopes of attaining a senior position at her company. She knew she would need to develop strong managerial skills and strengthen her engineering knowledge. She tells us MEM was "the perfect program to accomplish both goals." She now works as Head of Product Strategy and Development at Sky Airline in Santiago. She also has a creative side, enjoying scrapbooking, movies, and making killer cocktails in her spare time. We asked her about her thoughts on the MEM program and its role in her career.
Read what she had to say on our blog.
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Francisca Valenzuela, Sky Airline
MEM Alumna
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Samad Erogbogbo, Fauske & Associates, LLC
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STUDENT
Samad Erogbogbo originally hails from Lagos, Nigeria. He earned his undergraduate degree at Illinois Institute of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, before beginning the MEM program. A part-time student, Samad is currently Senior Mechanical Engineer for Fauske & Associates, LLC, a company that aims to ensure safe nuclear, industrial, and chemical processes. In his downtime, he enjoys playing soccer. We asked him about his interests and what the MEM experience has meant to him.
Read about it on our blog.
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Upcoming Info Sessions
Online:
March 8, 2017
May 11, 2017
Prospective students can register by visiting the
MEM website
. Thank you for your referrals!
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