Join us on September 21st as industry leaders meet with students and faculty from every engineering school in the state of Arkansas. Registration is free for faculty and students.
All proceeds from sponsorships are paid to the Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) of the attending schools.
Speaker(s): Dr. Jesse Butler, Dr. Brad Conrad, Grace Rains
Agenda:
Time Event Description
8:30 AM Check-in Coffee and donuts available
9:00 AM Welcome to IEEE: Membership Resources for Career Advancement Brad Gentry, IEEE Arkansas Section Chair, Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineering President. Discusses the benefits of IEEE membership and how to make the most of its vast resources. Enhance your technical knowledge, build global connections through IEEE’s worldwide network, and take advantage of professional development opportunities that keep you ahead in your career.
9:30 AM Keynote Address: Engineering Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Dr Jesse Butler, Dept of Philosophy & Religious Studies. Eligible for one (1) Professional Development Hour (PDH).
10:30 AM Career Preparation: Skills and Strategies for Future Engineers Industry Panel: Provides practical advice for university students on how to prepare for the engineering workforce. Includes the importance of interdisciplinary skills, such as project management, the value of internships and co-op programs, and strategies for building a professional network through mentorship and industry connections.
11:00 AM Guest Speaker Stacy Gunderman, Director of Administration at FutureFuel Chemical Company.
12:00 PM
Lunch
Student Resume and Interview Workshop
Concurrently with lunch, an interactive workshop helps students perfect resumes and sharpen interview skills. Industry professionals and career experts provide insider tips on crafting an impressive resume tailored for engineering roles, while guiding students through mock interviews so they feel confident and prepared.
1:00 PM NIST Manufacturing USA Initiatives Brad R. Conrad, PhD discusses collaboration across education and workforce development initiatives for Manufacturing USA and participating U.S. government agencies to expand awareness and engagement with industry stakeholders, educators, workers, and students.
2:00 PM The Future of Engineering: Harnessing Emerging Technologies Industry Panel: Discusses how advancements in AI, automation, and renewable energy are reshaping industries in Arkansas. Career opportunities for engineers and the essential skills, such as coding, data analysis, and energy systems, needed to stay competitive in the job market.
2:30 PM Empowering Tech Entrepreneurs with Game-Changing Resources Grace Rains, Executive Director at The Conductor, Adjunct Professor UCA. ARISE Arkansas: Provides coaching, consulting, and capital access for tech startups, connecting entrepreneurs with industry networks, subject matter experts, and ecosystem resources to scale their ventures.
3:00 PM RF Fox Hunt Sponsored by Keysight Technologies Keith Dowsett, Solutions Engineer at Keysight Technologies. Fun and educational activity where participants use radio direction-finding techniques to locate a hidden transmitter, often referred to as the "fox." Students are given handheld radios or other equipment to detect signals and must use their skills to track down the transmitter within a designated area. Practical way for students to learn about RF principles, signal propagation, and the use of radio equipment in a hands-on, competitive environment.
5:00 PM End
Bldg: Conway Corporation Center for Sciences, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas, United States, 72034