When
Please join us for TIMESTEP's Internship Symposium the evening of Wednesday, September 4th from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. Hear from U of A undergraduate students as they share their experiences from TIMESTEP's 2024 Summer Tech Internships.
Location:
University of Arizona, Steward Observatory
933 N. Cherry Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
Agenda:
5:00 - 5:30 Check-in
Catered reception in the west courtyard outside Steward Observatory, room N210
5:30 - 5:45 Welcome by Rebecca Lipson, Dr. Gurtina Besla, and Dr. Ewan Douglas
Join remotely at 5:30 at https://arizona.zoom.us/j/82615759625
5:45 – 6:20 Keynote Address by Dr. Erika Hamden, Director of the Arizona Space Institute
6:20 - 6:30 Move to breakout rooms for student presentations
6:30 - 7:30 Student presentations
You'll hear from the student interns themselves, sharing what they learned and most valued from their internships, and the types of skills UA graduates bring to the workforce. Symposium attendees will include U of A students, faculty, and administrative leadership, along with representatives from partnering and prospective employers. This is an opportunity to learn about local tech employers and the skills students need to be successful in industry and research positions. Feel free to invite any of your colleagues you think may be interested.
Please RSVP in advance here. I hope you can join us!
Click here for full agenda details and student project descriptions.