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  • 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

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    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

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  • Apr
    21

    IEMS Seminar Series - April 21 - Zhengyuan Zhou

    Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

    11:00 AM

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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

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  • 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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    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

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  • 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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    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)