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Lunch and Learn with Industry

In this on-demand webinar series, high-tech companies share their insights on topics such as:

  • Career experiences
  • How to succeed in industry
  • What to expect with your first job
  • Interviewing advice
  • Technology discussions and trends

Sponsored by the WSU EECS Executive Council.

Introduction to the Lunch and Learn with Industry series.

On-Demand Webinars

How Do You Determine Your Career Path Early in Your Career?

January 21, 2022

Women in engineering discuss the need for constant learning, continued growth, and being open to new opportunities.

How Do You Build Confidence?

January 21, 2022

Women in engineering offer ideas and perspectives on how young engineers can build confidence as they launch their careers.

The Importance of a Support System

January 21, 2022

Women in engineering discuss the need to establish a support system to manage the challenges of both career and family.

Should I Get an Internship?

January 21, 2022

Kerri Lewis, Microsoft, explains why engineering students should apply for internships during their time at WSU.

Overcoming Challenges, Failure, and the Imposter Syndrome.

January 21, 2022

Renuka Nadkarni, F5, offers advice to overcome the challenges and Failures facing new engineers.

How Do You Overcome Bias in the Workplace?

January 21, 2022

Women in engineering discuss ways of overcoming bias at work.

How Can Internships Help Determine Your Career Path?

January 21, 2022

Tawna Wilsey, Cadence Design Systems, explains how multiple internships helped her to find the right path in the field of engineering.

Words of Encouragement for Female Engineers

January 21, 2022

Women in engineering offer words of encouragement for women entering the field of engineering.

3 Stages of Interviewing

December 10, 2021

Kristina Newhouse, Avista Corporation, shares what she learned as a hiring engineering manager to help you prepare for your interview.

What Items on a Resume Stand Out to Employers?

December 10, 2021

Kristina Newhouse, Avista Corporation, explains what should be on your resume to get noticed by employers.

Cover letters, Certification, and Negotiating Job Offers for Engineers

December 10, 2021

Kristina Newhouse, Avista Corporation, discusses cover letters, certification, and negotiating job offers for engineering graduates looking for their first job.

What Job Opportunities are at Avista Corporation for Engineers?

December 10, 2021

Kristina Newhouse, Avista Corporation, explains three ways engineers and engineering students can work for and intern with Avista.

Advice to Engineering Students

October 8, 2021

Janet Olson, Cadence Design Systems, answers the following questions: 1. How can students interested in electronic design automation get into the industry? 2. Does Cadence have a rotational program? 3. Does Cadence hire Ph.D.s?

How is Cadence Leading the Computational Software Convergence?

October 8, 2021

Janet Olson, Cadence Design Systems, explains how Cadence’s innovations have placed the company in the forefront of the computational software convergence.

Life at Cadence

October 8, 2021

Janet Olson, Cadence Design Systems, discusses why Cadence is a great place to work.

Why Did I Choose to Work for Cadence?

October 8, 2021

Janet Olson, Cadence Design Systems, explains her reasons for choosing to work for Cadence.

What is an Average Day Like for a First-Year Engineer?

September 10, 2021

Emma Clawson, SEL, Inc., explains what an average day is like for her as a first-year engineer working at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratory.

What are Classes Many Engineering Students Thought They’d Never Use?

September 10, 2021

Emma Clawson, SEL, Inc., examines the courses engineering students think they will never use and how they can broaden their view as an engineer.

What Did My Professors Do for Me?

September 10, 2021

Emma Clawson, SEL, Inc., explores ways students can benefit from WSU engineering professors beyond the courses they teach.

Grow Beyond Your Comfort Zone: Take Advantage of Opportunities!

September 10, 2021

Emma Clawson, SEL, Inc., encourages WSU engineering students to step out of their comfort zone and embrace the opportunities available to them at Washington State University.

Building a Career Through Entrepreneurship

April 2, 2021

Gary Steele, Proofpoint, discusses his journey in entrepreneurship and describes critical decisions and their tradeoffs as he built an industry-leading cybersecurity company.

Q & A Session: Software or Electric Power or Anything

March 19, 2021

A panel from Microsoft, Avista, and SEL answers career and technology questions. This panel is formed from two somewhat different industries to give different perspectives.

How to Get Your Foot in the Door, Keep Learning and Contribute to Your Company’s Success

December 4, 2020

Troy Coleman, Puget Sound Energy, provides guidance on getting recognized for your capabilities and keeping yourself in learning mode for continued success in projects of increasing complexity.

Life and Times (and Careers) at a National Research Laboratory

November 20, 2020

Learn about the exciting computational, engineering, analytical, and cybersecurity research and development underway at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Machine Learning Jobs – What are They Like and How Do You Get One?

November 6, 2020

Joe Dumoulin, Aon IP Services, discusses trends in machine learning tech, the types of jobs that are typically available, and the typical needs of those jobs.

Why Consider Utility Engineering and What Employers Look for When Hiring Engineers

October 23, 2020

Cameron Doneen, Puget Sound Energy, shares personal experiences that led him to choose a career in the utility industry and provide an overview of the breadth of opportunities offered by this sector.

Your Career is Not What You’re Expecting

October 9, 2020

Arika Arnzen, SEL, Inc., presents on the unexpected, fun, and challenging transition she experienced as she left college and started her career.

An Unexpected Journey and Why You Should Care

September 25, 2020

Accessibility is a field that is of ever-increasing importance. Jon Campbell, Microsoft, discusses how he got into the accessibility area of computer science.