Career Corner: Fall 2020 STEM Expo
Fall 2020 STEM Expo: We’ve gone virtual!
For the safety of all parties involved and those on campus, the Fall 2020 STEM Expo has gone virtual. What does that mean exactly? It means that in addition to virtual interaction with employers, the structure of the STEM Expo will be set up a little bit differently this year! This semester’s Expo has been extended to a full week – Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9!
The STEM Expo will rely more heavily on Handshake this year than it has in past years. Students and alumni will upload a resume, build a profile, register for each Expo day and then register for individual or group sessions. After employers have registered on Handshake, they will build their own schedules for their selected session day. Once the schedules have been established, students and alumni will be able to register for the employer sessions. Registered employers will also have the opportunity to review the resumes and Handshake profiles for registered students and alumni.
Registered employers have also been given the opportunity to still promote their company by having a display table during the Fall 2020 STEM Virtual Expo event. Employers will be able to either mail or drop off any information or promotional items for students and alumni on or before Friday, October 2, 2020. They will need to contact STEM Professional Services STEM Careers, Internships & Co-ops at 330.941.2151 to make special arrangements.
How can students and alumni be prepared?
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL EXPO
Overall, students and alumni will need to be more proactive this semester than for Expos past. Students and alumni will have to complete the following before being able to have the great employer connection they’re looking for:
Sign into Handshake at ysu.joinhandshake.com.
o Complete profile
o Upload resume for review
o Make any revisions to the resume and reupload for final approval
Go to ysu.joinhandshake.com/events and register for all 9 Fall 2020 STEM Expo Event. There will be different employers at each.
o View employers registered for each event.
o Sign up for a session time!
o Employer registration is on a rolling basis. Continue to check in to see new employers and updated schedules.
Many employers already have schedules available for students and alumni to register for sessions. If students or alumni have any questions about Handshake and the STEM Expo, please contact Quan Tran, Coordinator of STEM Careers, Internships & Co-ops, at 330.941.2152 or qgtran@ysu.edu.
What’s the difference between a 1:1 session and a group session?
Employers will conduct either 1:1 sessions or group sessions. Some employers have signed up for multiple days to conduct both. Many employers are doing one type or the other.
A 1:1 session is a 10-minute session where students and alumni come to Stambaugh Stadium to speak individually with a representative via laptop from the company that they’ve signed up for.
Students and alumni might have the opportunity to pick up information or promotional items if an employer provides them.
A group session is a less interactive, more informative presentation with an employer to learn more about the company and the opportunities for students and alumni. Students and alumni come to Stambaugh Stadium, “Gymnasiums A” to check-in. With limited access to laptops, students/alumni are encouraged to bring their own laptop and headset.
Students and alumni will have the opportunity to walk through the Employer Display to pick up information or promotional items if an employer provides them.
Students and alumni must register for both 1:1 and group sessions on Handshake prior to attending. If you see that an employer is attending but there are no available sessions for them, they have not built their schedules yet. At this time, no employer is filled up on sessions. Please check back often to see more employers have updated their schedules!
Where are students and alumni expected to conduct these sections?
Although the Expo is being held virtually this year, YSU College of STEM Careers, Internships & Co-ops is providing a physical space on campus for students and alumni to conduct their 1:1 sessions and/or group sessions in order to monitor any technical issues and maintain a professional environment, but the space is ultimately optional. For 1:1 session, students and alumni will report to Stambaugh Stadium, floor P. Check-in is in the President’s Loge and 1:1 sessions will be held in the Debartolo Stadium Club. If students or alumni would like a quiet space on campus to participate in their group sessions, students and alumni will report to Stambaugh Stadium, Gymnasiums A-C. Check-in is in Gymnasium A and 1:1 sessions will be held in Gymnasiums B&C. Since we will have limited access to laptops, we do encourage students/alumni to bring their own laptops and headsets.
Similar to previous STEM Expos, students and alumni will sign in and receive a nametag and booklet. There will be a limited amount of space provided for students and alumni to review their booklets and prepare to speak with an employer on the check-in side.
How can potential employers get involved?
Any employer that wants to register for the Fall 2020 STEM Expo
If you have any questions that need answered prior to your registration, please contact Sherri Hrusovski, Director of STEM Professional Services and STEM Careers, Internships & Co-ops, at 330.941.2912 or slhrusovski@ysu.edu.(link sends e-mail) We always love working with new employers!
Fall 2020 STEM Expo Event Details below:
Monday, 10.05.20 – Friday, 10.09.20
1:1 Sessions
o Check-in: Stambaugh Stadium, President’s Loge
o Space to attend session: Stambaugh Stadium, Debartolo Stadium Club
Mon, 10.05 | Day 1
- AM 1:1 Sessions | 9:00 – 11:30 AM
- PM 1:1 Sessions | 1:30 – 5:00 PM
Tues, 10.06 | Day 2
- AM 1:1 Sessions | 9:00 – 11:30 AM
- PM 1:1 Sessions | 1:30 – 5:00 PM
Wed, 10.07 | Day 3
- AM 1:1 Sessions | 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Thur, 10.08 | Day 4
- AM 1:1 Sessions | 9:00 – 11:30 AM
- PM 1:1 Sessions | 1:30 – 5:00 PM
Group Sessions:
o Check-in: Stambaugh Stadium, Gymnasium A (enter by ticket booth)
o Space to attend session: Stambaugh Stadium, Gymnasiums B & C (optional)
Wed, 10.07 | Day 3
- PM Group Sessions | 1:30 – 5:00 PM
Fri, 10.09 | Day 5
- PM Group Sessions | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
For more information, contact STEM Careers, Internships & Co-ops: ·
Employer | Sherri Hrusovski, Director: 330.941.2912, slhrusovski@ysu.edu
Students & Alumni | Quan Tran, Coordinator: 330.941.2152, qgtran@ysu.edu
General Inquiries or Appointment Set-up:
Sylvia Rupert, Academic Operations Specialist I: 330.941.2151, sjrupert@ysu.edu