GradSWE - Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

GradSWE caters to members working towards graduate degrees in engineering, by hosting events focused toward these members. Events provide networking and professional development for members looking for a career in industry or academia. We also provide events that encourage members to socialize, connect, and find the support needed to succeed in their advanced degree. All events will be held during the workday or shortly thereafter.  See below, for more information about upcoming GradSWE events.

Seminar Luncheon
Price: $100
Dates: TBA
Topic  1: Technical Interview
           2: Elements of Research Poster Presentation
Location: On Campus

Sponsorship of a seminar provides a great way for members to develop professionally and network with company representatives. Companies are able to give a 40-minute presentation on the topic during this luncheon. If a representative is not available, we will arrange a speaker from a campus resource to speak on the topic. Company sponsorship will cover the cost of food for attendees.

Graduate School Panel
Price: $100
Date: Late October
Location: On Campus

GradSWE works as resource for undergraduate students interested in graduate school. A graduate panel allows graduate student to talk about their experience in graduate school for the benefit of undergraduates interested in pursuing graduate school. Undergraduate students are able to ask questions and carry the conversation in directions are relative to their interests about graduate school.  Company representatives are encouraged to give a 20 minute presentation about the applicability of graduate degrees within their company. Company sponsorship will cover the cost of lunch for all attendees.

Graduate Friday After Class
Price: $100
Date: Early September
Location: Business in Ames, IA

A Graduate Friday After Class, or GFAC, is an event for graduate members to network and socialize. Hosted at a local business, we will be organizing the event to learn something new and have some fun. Classes will vary each semester, examples include pottery, wine tasting, cooking, fitness, bowling, laser tag, etc. Company sponsorship will subsidize the cost of the event for all attendees.