Here are the CPE program announcements for May 22nd, 2020
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1. Virtual Student Expo
2. CPE 133 Offered this Summer!
3. CPE Student FAQs and other Resources
4. NSF Funded Study on COVID-19's affects on undergraduate engineering students
5. CPE Office Needs Mentors for Fall 2020
6. Computer Engineering Society (CPEs) Club Activities
7. WISH Announcements
8. Cal Poly Robotics Club Lightning Talks
9. LIVE Virtual Event: Navigating an Uncertain Job Market: How this Economy Could Affect Cal Poly Students (Emerging Markets)
10. IRIS FREE Seismology Skill Building Workshop
11. STEM VISTA Career Program Coordinator Position
12. Spring Virtual Gender Equity Movement Training
13. Career Services Announcements
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1. Virtual Student Expo
The College of Engineering is organizing an online virtual student expo for June. For those students whose instructions are require this, CPE students can request a login to the expo site to upload their project content. See below for the request link.
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2. CPE 133 Offered this Summer!
CPE Students Take Note! CPE 133 is being offered this summer! Please take advantage of this opportunity! Look for this course in your schedule builder!
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3. CPE Student FAQs and other Resources
In response to the changes in the wake of COVID-19, the CPE Program has provided the following links on their website to help:
This page provides answers to the most common questions coming up from students such as how to get a permission number and faculty office hours for Spring Quarter 2020. If there’s a question that isn’t addressed, please feel free to reach out to Donna at daiken@calpoly.edu
This page provides answers for students, faculty and staff regarding changes that have taken place since the switch to virtual learning. In addition, students can find information about access to technology resources and graduation.
This page provides the latest campus updates on the evolving COVID-19 outbreak.
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4. NSF funded study on COVID-19's affects on undergraduate engineering students
Are you an undergraduate engineering student and 18 or older? If so, we need your help!
We are writing to ask for your help in determining how engineering students are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and how COVID-19 is affecting student stress levels. This information will be used to help inform universities and engineering programs nationwide on how best to support students during this crisis and in future emergencies. If you are willing to participate, please use the link below to take the included survey. We estimate participation will take about 15 minutes. As an added bonus, the first 1000 participants will receive a $5 amazon.com gift card!
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5. CPE Office Needs Mentors for Fall 2020
The CPE Office is in the process of recruiting CPE Mentors for this coming Fall 2020. We are looking for 40 - 45 motivated students to mentor the incoming freshmen (as part of their CPE100 course) during the 2020 fall quarter. We've gotten positive feedback from students who have participated in the past. And all you need in order to be a successful mentor is a desire to have fun and help others.
If you are interested, please add your name to the Mentor list found at:
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6. Computer Engineering Society (CPEs) Club Activities
CPEs is planning to continue their office hour activity for students virtually. Please join Slack or Discord to access this resource, the links are below. CPEs members will be available 11am to 1pm daily. If you have trouble accessing either of these resources, please contact Nick Bell at nbell01@calpoly.edu.
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7. WISH Announcements
WISH x CPRC Token Screening
When: TODAY, May 22nd 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: Zoom
Join WISH, Cal Poly Robotics Club, and Culture of Code for a screening and discussion of the short film, "Token"! "Token" a fictive short film created by Cal Poly students about a female game developer who recently graduated college, based on true stories of female engineers. We'll be discussing how the film connects to real life, why allyship is important, and how you can be an ally. We can't wait to chat with you!
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WISH x CPRC Office Hours
When: Tuesdays 11:00am - 12:00pm, Fridays 10:00am - 12:00pm
We are excited to announce that we will be holding office hours for the remainder of the quarter. This will just act as a time that people can hang out and do hw together and/or chit chat on zoom. We will be hosting them along with Robotics Club and anyone is welcome to join! They will be every Tuesday from 11am-12pm and every Friday from 10am-12pm. Hope to see you there!
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8. Cal Poly Robotics Club Lightning Talks
Cal Poly Robotics Club will be hosting a “Lightning Talks” event on Friday, May 29th at 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST via Zoom. Lightning Talks are short talks (4 to 10 mins.) that will allow students to share about a technical or non-technical topic that relates to the Cal Poly experience that they have found interesting, enjoyable, or fulfilling.
All students are welcome to submit a talk! The deadline to submit a talk proposal is on Monday, May 25th at 11:59pm.
To submit a talk, please fill out the following application form: https://forms.gle/LAhvFCazWKNTB1iG6
Further requirements for the talk can be found within the application form, along with a variety of potential areas to present a talk on. If you are unsure if your talk fits into one of the areas we have listed, feel free to ask us about it by emailing calpolyroboticsclub@gmail.com
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9. LIVE Virtual Event: Navigating an Uncertain Job Market: How this Economy Could Affect Cal Poly Students (Emerging Markets)
When: Tuesday, May 26
Time: 11:00 a.m. - noon
The COVID-19 pandemic is a health crisis that is shaping the job market in unprecedented ways. This discussion will cover the pandemic's broad impact on the economy and labor market and share ideas for how students can navigate the path forward. The event will include both moderated discussion as well as audience Q&A.
Guest speaker Jesse Rothstein, Ph.D. is professor of public policy and economics at the University of California, Berkeley. Rothstein is also the director of the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE); the co-director of the California Policy Lab; and the co-director of the Opportunity Lab. He previously served as chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor and as senior economist with the Council of Economic Advisers, Executive Office of the President, both in the Obama Administration.
Link to the event listing in Handshake:
Zoom information:
Password: 625241
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10. IRIS FREE Seismology Skill Building Workshop
While the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the suspension of the 2020 Undergraduate Internship Program, IRIS remains committed to the developing the Next Generation of Seismologists. To this end, the IRIS Education and Outreach program is offering a FREE seismology skill building workshop for any undergraduate (e.g. computer science, geophysics, geology, math, physics, engineering) student seeking to build skills in working with seismic data and scientific computing.
The workshop will run every other week from June 1, 2020 through August 28, 2020
The goals of this workshop are to increase students'...
• interest in taking additional course work in seismology and scientific computing,
• self-efficacy in using seismic data, and
• competitiveness in the graduate school or summer REU application process.
More details and registration information can be found here: https://www.iris.edu/hq/short-courses/course/ssb_workshop
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11. STEM VISTA Career Program Coordinator Position
The CSU STEM VISTA program is a one-year leadership development program for early-career and emerging professionals. Our VISTA members apply their skills, knowledge, and talents to improve STEM education during their year of service. Whether you are a recent college graduate or bring many years of experience, the CSU STEM VISTA program can help you build your resume, learn on the job and grow your professional network. VISTA members work alongside a CSU campus team while participating in the CSU STEM VISTA leadership development program.
At Cal Poly SLO, as a VISTA member you will join the Career Services team and apply your skills, knowledge, and talents to improve STEM education at Cal Poly SLO as our STEM Career Program Coordinator. You will assist with data collection, research projects, and with expanding Career Services’ resources for STEM majors. In addition to program development and evaluation, you build relationships with diversity-related student organizations and programs and establish a mentoring program for STEM students through Cal Poly’s online student and alumni networking platform.
We are seeking someone with assessment, data analysis, and research experience; project management experience; the ability to balance shifting priorities; and a commitment to supporting inclusion and equity.
Applications accepted until June 5th, 2020.
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12. Spring Virtual Gender Equity Movement Training
Gender Equity Movement (GEM) training is an interactive 5 week training open to all students interested in learning more about gender, feminism, positive masculinity, and intersectionality. Certificate awarded at the end for those who complete a minimum of 4 of the 5 sessions and make-up any missed information.
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13. Career Services Announcements
A Message from Career Services Counselor, Lily Holzner:
Hello CSC, CPE, SE & EE Students,
I wanted you all to know that I am here to support you in your career development while you are on spring break and during Spring Quarter, no matter where you are! I am working virtually and offering both phone and Zoom appointments. These are the topics I can help you with:
Major Change
- Career clarification – what can I do or want to do with my major?
- Resume, cover letter review
- Interview preparation tips and/or mock interview
- Job offer evaluation and negotiating
- Job and internship search strategies
- Networking using Career Connections and LinkedIn
- Portfolio, LinkedIn or Career Connections review
- Grad School Application Process and Personal Statement review
- Anything career-related!
To schedule an appointment:
- Login to your Cal Poly portal, click on MustangJOBS
- Click on the Career Center drop-down menu and choose Appointment.
- Follow the prompts to schedule with me, and indicate whether you prefer to meet via phone or Zoom.
If you have something urgent that can’t wait to schedule an appointment, please email me at lholzner@calpoly.edu
To download Zoom:
Download the free Zoom app on your device with your Cal Poly login information.
Test the Zoom app with your Cal Poly login information.
Lastly, I recommend that you go into Handshake to check your Notification Preferences. Here’s how:
1. Go into Settings & Privacy
2. Then go into Notification Preferences
3. From there you can verify that notifications are configured how you want them
I already miss seeing you all in person but look forward to serving you virtually.
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TWO WAYS TO GET HELP WITH A CAREER ADVISOR
1. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Virtual appointments (phone or Zoom) with Career Counselors are available Monday through Friday for any of your career-related needs: resume and cover letter review, change of major, career exploration, interviewing, job and internship search, networking, grad school, evaluating job offers, and more.
To schedule an appointment, login to MustangJOBS/Handshake through the Portal, click on Career Center drop-down, select Appointment, and follow the prompts. If you prefer, you can call Career Services at (805) 756-2501 to schedule.
2. VIRTUAL DROP-IN HOURS VIA ZOOM
Virtual Drop-in hours are recommended when you want immediate help on your career-related needs (same topics as appointments above).
Virtual Drop-in is offered Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 11:00am and 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Download the free Zoom app with your Cal Poly login information.
You must have the app downloaded to your computer or phone. Using just the web browser will not allow you to meet privately with a Career Advisor.
During the above times, when you’re ready click to meet with a Career Advisor using your laptop, phone, or tablet.
No pre-scheduling necessary—students seen on first-come, first-served basis
If you need to be seen for more than 15 minutes, please schedule an appointment by logging into MustangJOBS, click on Career Center, then Appointment and follow prompts.
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VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
Virtual Live Workshops
- Attend one of our Live Virtual Workshops (via Zoom) to learn more about career-related topics (no RSVP needed).Download the free Zoom app with your Cal Poly login information.
- The complete list of workshops and events can be found under Events tab on Handshake or our Workshops and Events Google Calendar: http://www.careerservices.calpoly.edu/explore-services/your-events
- Here are some of the workshop titles offered during Spring Quarter:
- Preparing for the Virtual Career Fair
- Interviewing Skills
- Writing Effective Resumes & Cover Letters
- Navigating Your Internship or Job Search
- Graduate School Chat
- From the Classroom to the Office
- Negotiating Offers and Salaries
- Starting your Professional Portfolio on Portfolium
- Leveraging LinkedIn and Cal Poly Career Connections
Recorded Workshops
- Can’t attend one of our live workshops? Check out our line-up of recorded workshops on many of the same topics at: https://careerservices.calpoly.edu/virtual-workshops-resources (more will be added soon!)
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VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS
Information Sessions are a great way to get to know an organization and their opportunities.
Please log on to Handshake to see a list of the companies that will be conducting an Information Session this quarter. Click on Events tab, then Search Events box, then use filters on right to narrow search to Information Sessions.
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