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• Jun

  16

  Northwestern Engineering PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  9:00 AM 2705 Ashland Ave

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  McCormick School of Engineering PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony. The most up to date information can be found on our graduation webpage.

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  TIME Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  LOCATION 2705 Ashland Ave   

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  CONTACT Northwestern Engineering Events    northwestern-engineering-events@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

• Apr

  21

  IEMS Seminar Series - April 21 - Zhengyuan Zhou

  Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

  11:00 AM

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  IEMS Weekly Seminar Series

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  TIME Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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  CONTACT Kendall Minta    kendall.minta@gmail.com EMAIL

  CALENDAR Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

• Apr

  28

  The Future-Ready Engineer: Forging a Winning Career Path in the Age of AI

  Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

  11:00 AM Suite 1400, Krebs Classroom, North Campus Parking Garage

  EVENT DETAILS

  Abstract: Join Jim Roth, Northwestern alumnus and President of Customer Success at Salesforce, for an insightful talk on building a successful career in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Learn how Jim’s personal career journey and his industrial engineering degree helped him get to where he is today. Drawing on his experience leading global operations at Dell Technologies and Salesforce—including driving service transformations and deploying autonomous AI agents—Jim will explore how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the workforce and what it means for engineers starting their careers.

  Following the session, you’ll walk away with actionable advice on:

  The Value of Your Degree: How engineering equips you for the AI-driven future of work.
  In-Demand Skills: The specific capabilities businesses are actively looking for in undergraduate and graduate hires to stay "future-ready," including familiarity with AI tools.
  Maximizing Your College Experience: Tips, tricks, and recommended opportunities to pursue while still in school to set your career up for success.
  Whether you're curious about AI or just want solid career tips, this session will help you level up your future.

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  TIME Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  LOCATION Suite 1400, Krebs Classroom, North Campus Parking Garage    map it

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  CONTACT Kendall Minta    kendall.minta@gmail.com EMAIL

  CALENDAR Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

• May

  5

  IEMS Seminar Jiawei Zhang 5/05

  Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

  11:00 AM L440, Technological Institute

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  IEMS Seminar Jiawei Zhang 5/05

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  TIME Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  LOCATION L440, Technological Institute    map it

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  CONTACT Kendall Minta    kendall.minta@gmail.com EMAIL

  CALENDAR Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

• May

  19

  IEMS Seminar 5.19 Woody Zhu Spring 2026

  Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

  11:00 AM L440, Technological Institute

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  IEMS Seminar 5.19 Woody Zhu

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  TIME Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  LOCATION L440, Technological Institute    map it

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  CONTACT Kendall Minta    kendall.minta@gmail.com EMAIL

  CALENDAR Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)