When: Wednesday, April 1st 2026, 12:45 pm - 5:00 pm PDT Location: Conference Center, Lakireddy Grand Ballroom., 5200 Lake Road, Merced, California 95343, United States Ready to turn your major into a career?Experience By Degrees is a high-impact networking event designed to help students explore and launch careers connected to disciplines within the School of Natural Sciences.ALL MAJORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! Many participating organizations hire students from a wide range of academic backgrounds, not just Natural Sciences.You’ll hear directly from industry hiring managers, working scientists, UC Merced alumni, and professional experts during a fast-paced career panel and networking expo focused on: What you can do right now to be competitive within their organizations Career options connected to your major Strategies for landing internships and full-time roles After the panel, put those insights into action during in-person, one-on-one networking in our career expo hall. This is your chance to: Ask real questions Make meaningful connections Grow your professional network before you graduate Looking for an internship or a full-time job?This is a can’t-miss opportunity to meet professionals who hire and mentor students.Event Format1 Hour: Career Panel with Professionals3 Hours: Direct Networking with Employers & Alumni (Note: you do not need to stay for the entire event)   AccommodationsTo request an accommodation, please contact the Student Career Center at careercenter@ucmerced.edu by March 16, 2026.Open to AllThe Student Career Center’s website, resources, programs, and events comply with federal and state nondiscrimination laws and are open to all members of the campus community.

When: Friday, April 24th 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT Location: Virtual The Professional Development Workshop Series offers a weekly introduction to a number of professional development and career readiness topics or resources.  This Week's programming is devoted to highlighting strategies for branding yourself online, including strategies of designing your LinkedIn.  If you are interested in how to design your online marketing for your professional development, you definitely do not want to miss this workshop! To request an accommodation for this event, please contact The Student Career Center at careercenter@ucmerced.edu by April 10th, 2026 Open To All: The Student Career Center, website, resources, programs and events comply with federal and state nondiscrimination laws, are applicable to living our values, and are open to all members of the campus community.

When: Friday, April 10th 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT Location: Virtual The Professional Development Workshop Series offers a weekly introduction to a number of professional development and career readiness topics or resources.  This week’s programming is focused on helping students identify the key skills employers seek for their intended majors and career paths.Want to know which skill sets will be most in demand in the 2026 job market? Join this workshop to learn what employers are looking for, and how to highlight those skills on your résumé to stay competitive. To request an accommodation for this event, please contact The Student Career Center at careercenter@ucmerced.edu by October10th, 2025 Open To All: The Student Career Center, website, resources, programs and events comply with federal and state nondiscrimination laws, are applicable to living our values, and are open to all members of the campus community.

When: Tuesday, February 3rd 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST Location: Virtual Kaiser Permanente’s Northern CA Mental Health Training Program would like to invite you to join us and a panel of experts at one of our upcoming Mental Health Post Masters Fellowship Virtual Information Sessions.  The session will provide you with a high-level overview of Kaiser Permanente, details around the program and position, and an opportunity to ask questions. We look forward to seeing you!NCAL Kaiser Permanente - Associate Post Masters Mental Health Fellowship Program - Information Session

When: Friday, February 20th 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST Location: Virtual The Professional Development Workshop Series offers a weekly introduction to a number of professional development and career readiness topics or resources.  This Week's programming is devoted to helping students understand various networking strategies for individual branding at career fairs.  Hear from a career specialist as they discuss conversational tactics to help engage with employers at a career fair.   To request an accommodation for this event, please contact The Student Career Center at careercenter@ucmerced.edu by February 6th, 2026 Open To All: The Student Career Center, website, resources, programs and events comply with federal and state nondiscrimination laws, are applicable to living our values, and are open to all members of the campus community.

When: Friday, February 6th 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST Location: Virtual The Professional Development Workshop Series offers a weekly introduction to a number of professional development and career readiness topics or resources. These topics range from the development of the resume, networking strategies, interview planning, entrepreneurship, the general job search process, and many other great foundational professional themes.This Week's programming is devoted to highlighting strategies within your Research Experience Application!   Hear from a representative from the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC), who will share with you strategies and secrets to unlocking potential research opportunities for your career goals.  If you are interested in Graduate Studies or research in general, this is surely a cannot miss event.   To request an accommodation for this event, please contact The Student Career Center at careercenter@ucmerced.edu by January 23rd, 2026 Open To All: The Student Career Center, website, resources, programs and events comply with federal and state nondiscrimination laws, are applicable to living our values, and are open to all members of the campus community.

When: Wednesday, February 4th 2026, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm CST Location: Virtual Want to make the most of your next career fair? Join KEYENCE: Career Fair Tips & Tricks for an engaging session where you’ll learn how to build a standout elevator pitch and navigate career fairs like a pro. We’ll share practical strategies to help you impress recruiters and land the opportunities that matter. You’ll also get an insider look at KEYENCE, an innovative leader in automation and technology, while exploring exciting sales job opportunities.A session designed for recent grads and college students looking to sharpen their professional skills and explore dynamic careers in sales. Whether you’re stepping into your first fair or just want to brush up on your networking game, this session is your chance to gain expert tips and explore real opportunities.

When: Wednesday, January 28th 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST Location: Virtual Serving with City Year is a short term commitment with long term benefits! Interested in learning more about various ways you can be involved in education? Join us for this hour long session to hear from City Year Alum how they went on to become teachers after serving with City Year. We partner with 100+ universities across the country to offer scholarships and even have our own teacher pathways program that you can join! We can't wait to share more with you.

When: Monday, January 26th 2026, 4:00 pm EST - Wednesday, January 28th 2026, 6:00 pm EST Location: Virtual Register for our Banking Fundamentals & Deal Analysis Workshop, delivered in partnership with AmplifyMe.This session focuses on the thinking behind the numbers, how deals come together, why companies pursue M&A, and how bankers turn valuation analysis into clear, client-ready advice. Rather than pure modeling, the emphasis is on judgement, context and decision-making.You'll explore real deal scenarios, understand how DCF and comparable analysis support advisory recommendations, and build confidence explaining deals, valuations, and strategy in interviews.We'll also cover what Bank of America looks for in technical assessments and how to stand out in their recruitment process.Date: January 26th 2026Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00PM ESTLocation: VirtualRegister on the AmplifyMe link below to receive the Zoom link!https://amplifyme.com/banking-fundamentals-and-deal-analysis-workshop