What happens when you combine a group of sophomores majoring in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Construction Management, and Biochemistry? A Sophomore Seminar called Careers in Science and Engineering.
Matthew Haney, Ph.D. and geophysics scientist at Sandia National Labs, instructs the course. Haney meets with students on Fridays to share his wisdom and passion for science.
University College created the seminar program to help sophomores plan for a degree major and career path. Students interview professionals from the community, visit job sites, examine their own passions and skills, and learn about real world issues and expectations in specific fields.
Professionals in the community participate as instructors and guest speakers and provide field experiences.
Intel participated providing both a guest speaker and field experience, organized by Intel communications specialist Natisha Martell. David Gutierrez, MBA and a 10-year expert in marketing and client relations, explained the relationship with users and its role in product development. Murry Kelly a 13-year employee and engineering manager at Intel, talked about about Intel’s corporate culture.
“Students were mesmerized by the robotics and automation at the site. They learned about the physics, chemistry, environmental sciences and computer technology applications in day-to-day task management,” said Mary Thomas, who coordinates the UNM program.
For more information on UNM’s Sophomore Seminars in Career Awareness, contact Thomas at 277-2028 or email maryt@7nm.edu.
Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, (505) 277-5915; e-mail: lmellas@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at March 1, 2007 01:21 PM