When: Monday, February 23rd 2026, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm PST
Location: Conference Center, Lakireddy Grand Ballroom., 5200 Lake Road, Merced, California 95343, United States
Join us to kick off Engineers Week 2026 with a night of networking and industry exposure!The first-ever Engineering Industry Networking Expo will feature major-specific industry panels and open networking opportunities with both UC Merced engineering alumni as well as industry partners.Make valuable connections to help steer your professional path, hear directly from the source about how to stand out in the current job market, and connect with clubs and organizations on campus that can help you achieve your goals!Agenda:3:00PM - 4:00PM: Panel 1 (Room 110) Hear from professionals in Bioengineering, Chemical, Civil, and Environmental Engineering as they discuss what employers seek in early‑career candidates, how to make academic work industry‑ready, navigating the transition from college to career, learning from setbacks, and building meaningful professional connections.3:00PM-4:00PM: Panel 2 (Room 105)- Join experts in Aerospace, Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science, Electrical, Materials Science, and Mechanical Engineering as they share insights on hiring expectations, career pivots, hands‑on preparation for industry, the impact of AI on engineering fields, and strategies for confident, authentic networking.4:00PM-6:00PM: Industry Expo (Dr. Vikram and Priya Lakireddy Grand Ballroom)ACCOMMODATIONS To request an accommodation for this event, please contact The Student Career Center at careercenter@ucmerced.edu by February 9th, 2026. This event complies with federal and state non-discrimination laws, is applicable to living our values, and is open to all members of the campus community.