Watson Career and Alumni Connections Events
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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 ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø "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 ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø "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!
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom Wing 212
´³´Ç¾±²ÔÌýWCACÌýand theÌýMCAAÌýfor a workshop designed to help you create aÌýpolishedÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýprofessional resumeÌý³Ù³ó²¹³ÙÌýstands out to employersÌýat the upcoming JIF (9/10),ÌýWatson Career Expo Conference (9/12), and in the job/internship search!
What we'll go over:
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 + review your resume!
Hosted by WCAC & MCAA - open to all Watson students!Ìý
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, !
6:30pm - 7:30pm
TBD
Leave this interactive session prepared to crush it at the Job & Internship Fair (9/10) and the Watson Career Expo Conference (9/12)!
What We’ll Cover:
Strategies for polishing your application materialsHow to conduct research on the companies attendingTips for refining your elevator pitch and making a strong first impressionBest practices for following up and networking after the eventWCAC and IEEE are hosting this session, but it's open to all Watson students!
Questions? EmailÌýwcac@binghamton.eduÌýor stop into the office in the Engineering Building L-Pod anytime, 8:30am-5pm (M-F).Ìý
11:00am - 3:00pm
Events Center
Don't miss the Fall 2025 IN-PERSON Job and Internship Fair
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in the Events Center
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Attire: Business Casual (minimum) to Business Professional
This event is hosted by the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development. If you have any questions about the Job and Internship Fair, visit the Fleishman Center during drop-in hours (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) in UU-133, or email them at hirebing@binghamton.edu
Check out the list of participating employers !
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in the Events Center
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Attire: Business Casual (minimum) to Business Professional
This event is hosted by the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development. If you have any questions about the Job and Internship Fair, visit the Fleishman Center during drop-in hours (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) in UU-133, or email them at hirebing@binghamton.edu
Check out the list of participating employers !
11:30am - 1:00pm
On-Campus (sign in to view)
Interested in pursuing work in academia? Attend this workshop opportunity for graduate students and postdocs to connect with faculty experts: those recently on the job market and those with search committee expertise.
Food provided. Hosted by the Graduate School. Ìýfor the campus location and additional information.
Food provided. Hosted by the Graduate School. Ìýfor the campus location and additional information.
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Geraldine MacDonald Commons (Watson Commons) is G-02
ÌýCurious about a career at EY? Want the inside scoop on their internship opportunities? Stop by and chat with their team—no registration required!
5:00pm - 6:00pm
No registration needed- stop by the SOM Career Center anytime!
6:00pm - 7:30pm
EB T1 Multipurpose Conference Room
Regeneron will be at campus on September 11, 2025. Ìý We are also looking to connect with students interested in internships and co-ops for 2026.Ìý
Desired majors include: Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering.
Refreshments will be served!
REGISTER HERE:
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 ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø 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!
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Engineering Building, 3rd floor, T-1 Classroom
Join us for our weekly LeetCode sessions! We’ll explore Sliding Window, 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.
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, ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø 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
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Engineering Building, 3rd floor, T-1 Classroom
Join us for our weekly LeetCode sessions! We’ll explore Sliding Window, 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.
12:00pm - 1:00pm
ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø the Organization: Founded in 1921,ÌýÌýbuilds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and infrastructure assets in the country through air, land, rail, and sea.Ìý
ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø the Role: The Engineering & Architecture Associates Program is a two-year rotational program. During the first year, Associates rotate through different Engineering/Architecture disciplines and also Port Authority facilities. In the second year, Associates focus on the discipline they accepted an offer for. Examples of disciplines include: Design (Architecture, Civil/Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural/Geotechnical, and Traffic); Construction Management; Materials; Operations; Project Delivery; Quality Assurance; and Enterprise Asset Management.
Employment Type:ÌýThis is a full-time, permanent position which includes a yearly salary and benefits. After successful completion of the program, Associates remain permanent employees at Port Authority. As of 2025, there are close to 200 program alumni working at the agency.
Eligibility: Engineering and Architecture students who are receiving a bachelor’s or master’s degree between September 2025 and May 2026.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2025.
How To Apply: To learn more and/or apply before the info session, clickÌý.Ìý
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Engineering Building, 3rd floor, T-1 Classroom
Join us for our weekly LeetCode sessions! We’ll explore Linked Lists, 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 (cancelled due to Yom Kippur)
👉ÌýÌý or JUST SHOW UP! All levels of coding expertise are welcome.
8:00am - 4:00pm
Employer On-site
Location:ÌýRensselaer, NY |ÌýDate:ÌýFriday, October 3rd
REGISTER HEREÌý
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to visitÌý, a leading biotechnology company, at their Rensselaer campus in the Capital Region (Albany area). Bus transportation will be provided for up toÌý20Ìýstudents. This day trip offers the chance to gain insight into Regeneron’s operations, connect with professionals, and explore potential career paths in the biotech industry.
Selection Criteria:
Acceptance will be based on:
Eligibility:
²Ñ²¹Âá´Ç°ù²õ:ÌýBiomedical Engineering, Biology, BiochemistryClass Years:ÌýJuniors or Seniors enrolled in a 4+1 programDress Code:ÌýBusiness CasualEvent Details:
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals — 81 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144Bus transportation provided — approximately 2 hours 15 minutes each wayTentative Agenda:
Departure from ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø
8:00 AMÌý| The Union Bus Stop (in front of the building)On-Site at Regeneron
10:45 – 11:15 AMÌý| Arrival & Check-In11:15 – 12:00 PMÌý| UR Introductions & Company OverviewÌý(lunch provided)12:00 – 1:30 PMÌý| Staff Introduction & Facility Tours1:30 – 1:50 PMÌý| Closing Remarks & Send-OffReturn to Campus
2:00 PMÌý| Depart Regeneron~4:30 PMÌý| Arrive back at ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍøÌý(estimated)ÌýREGISTER HERE:Ìý
*After registering on Handshake, you’ll be redirected to aÌýÌýto complete and submit your application.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Details
ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø the Organization: Founded in 1921,ÌýÌýbuilds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and infrastructure assets in the country through air, land, rail, and sea.Ìý
ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø the Role: The Engineering & Architecture Associates Program is a two-year rotational program. During the first year, Associates rotate through different Engineering/Architecture disciplines and also Port Authority facilities. In the second year, Associates focus on the discipline they accepted an offer for. Examples of disciplines include: Design (Architecture, Civil/Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural/Geotechnical, and Traffic); Construction Management; Materials; Operations; Project Delivery; Quality Assurance; and Enterprise Asset Management.
Employment Type:ÌýThis is a full-time, permanent position which includes a yearly salary and benefits. After successful completion of the program, Associates remain permanent employees at Port Authority. As of 2025, there are close to 200 program alumni working at the agency.
Eligibility: Engineering and Architecture students who are receiving a bachelor’s or master’s degree between September 2025 and May 2026.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2025.
How To Apply: To learn more and/or apply before the info session, clickÌý.Ìý
5:00pm - 6:30pm
UU133A
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 fromÌýÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø,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.
Want to learn more about their open internships?
5:30pm - 9:00pm
LH 010
BPuzzled is a fun and engaging puzzle competition hosted by Bloomberg Software Engineers. Teams of 4 will collaborate to solve puzzles, and the winning team will earn a free trip to NYC for the BPuzzled tournament in March. Please share the following sign-up link:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Details
ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø the Organization: Founded in 1921,ÌýÌýbuilds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and infrastructure assets in the country through air, land, rail, and sea.Ìý
ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø the Role: The Engineering & Architecture Associates Program is a two-year rotational program. During the first year, Associates rotate through different Engineering/Architecture disciplines and also Port Authority facilities. In the second year, Associates focus on the discipline they accepted an offer for. Examples of disciplines include: Design (Architecture, Civil/Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural/Geotechnical, and Traffic); Construction Management; Materials; Operations; Project Delivery; Quality Assurance; and Enterprise Asset Management.
Employment Type:ÌýThis is a full-time, permanent position which includes a yearly salary and benefits. After successful completion of the program, Associates remain permanent employees at Port Authority. As of 2025, there are close to 200 program alumni working at the agency.
Eligibility: Engineering and Architecture students who are receiving a bachelor’s or master’s degree between September 2025 and May 2026.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2025.
How To Apply: To learn more and/or apply before the info session, clickÌý.Ìý
3:00pm - 4:00pm
ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø the Organization: Founded in 1921,ÌýÌýbuilds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and infrastructure assets in the country through air, land, rail, and sea.Ìý
ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø the Role: The Engineering & Architecture Associates Program is a two-year rotational program. During the first year, Associates rotate through different Engineering/Architecture disciplines and also Port Authority facilities. In the second year, Associates focus on the discipline they accepted an offer for. Examples of disciplines include: Design (Architecture, Civil/Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural/Geotechnical, and Traffic); Construction Management; Materials; Operations; Project Delivery; Quality Assurance; and Enterprise Asset Management.
Employment Type:ÌýThis is a full-time, permanent position which includes a yearly salary and benefits. After successful completion of the program, Associates remain permanent employees at Port Authority. As of 2025, there are close to 200 program alumni working at the agency.
Eligibility: Engineering and Architecture students who are receiving a bachelor’s or master’s degree between September 2025 and May 2026.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2025.
How To Apply: To learn more and/or apply before the info session, clickÌý.Ìý
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