TechConnect 2009

September 15, 2009 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Duke University • Fitzpatrick Center • Schiciano Auditorium and Atrium

TechConnect, hosted by the Pratt School of Engineering,  Department of Computer Science, and the Duke University Career Center, brings students and technology employers together. Each year, a panel of employers is selected to provide advice to students seeking internships and full-time jobs. Through this panel presentation, students get a good understanding of characteristics employers seek as well as a realistic view of the job market for students interested in engineering and technical careers.

The panel discussion is followed by a vibrant networking event. Students from all classes are welcome to visit with employer representatives, many of whom are Duke alumni. This venue provides a less formal environment than the traditional Career Fair, which takes place the following day, September 16, in the Bryan Center. We use a format that enables easy connections for students and employers by providing company specific "chat" areas.


Location

TechConnect will be held in the Fitzpatrick Center (FCIEMAS) Schiciano Auditorium and Atrium. Parking is in the PGIV Garage adjacent to the Bryan Center.


Contact

The contact person for this event is Kirsten Shaw; 919-660-5533.


Employer Registration

• General registration is OPEN!
  
• Registration is required of employer participants.
• Registration to participate is on a first come, first serve basis.
• Panel participation is by invitation only.
• Participation in the student reception is limited to the first 35 companies to register. 
  
• The fee is $200 and provides admission to both the panel discussion and the reception.
• Please contact Kirsten Shaw at 919-660-5533 if you are interested in learning more about TechConnect, registration and future panel participation.

To register, go to TechConnect

Here is a list of participants this year (current as of 9/11/09):

Accenture
AT&T
Boeing
Boston Scientific
Cisco
Clark Construction
comScore
Deutsche Bank
Edwards LifeSciences
ExxonMobil
Eye Tech Digital Systems, Inc.
Facility Engineering Associates
GE
GlaxoSmithKline
Google
ICF International
Lutron
Mars & Company
Medtronic
Microsoft
MPR Associates
NASA
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NetApp
Northrop Grumman
Parsons
Pepco Holdings
Plexus
Rosetta Stone
RTI International
Shipman Technologies, Inc.
SkanskaUSA
St. Jude Medical
Stryker
UBS


List to be continually updated leading up to event.