The Portland State University Alumni Association in partnership with departments across PSU present the first event of a 4-part speaker series designed to provide insights about some of Portland’s most topical and successful industries: Engineering, Data Analytics, Sustainability, and Athletic & Outdoor. Thought leaders from these industries will discuss future trends, and the competencies you will need to position yourself for the career opportunities on the horizon.
The first series, in partnership with the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science will focus on:
Hiring the next generation of engineers
How to transfer current knowledge to the next generation of engineers
How to evolve the current generation
How to address the aging workforce
What skills and traits job seekers need to know
Panelists
Patty Nelson, Staffing and University Manager, Electro Scientific Industries (ESI)
Scott Gibson, Principal Engineer, City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services.
Brandon Gould, Mechanical Engineer, Tektronix
Blake Kashiwagi, Director, Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Dorota Shortell, CEO, Simplexity Product Development Inc.
Moderated by: Frank Goovaerts, Director of Student Career Success, PSU Maseeh College of Engineering & Computer Science
Program:
5:30pm- Doors open
6:00pm- Program begins + Q & A
7:00pm- Panel ends/Networking begins
Cost: $15, includes heavy appetizers and one drink ticket for beer/wine.