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Careers in engineering combine creativity and technical skills to problem solve across every sector of society. This workshop will help you understand the various pathways to a degree and career in an engineering-related field. You'll learn about · The variety of engineering majors and related-disciplines available at UW-Madison, including some areas that might not be on your radar (but should!) · Ways to explore careers in engineering · The similarities and differences between degree requirements and curriculum in the College of Engineering versus other schools and colleges at UW-Madison · The requirements for admission into a College of Engineering major · How to get advising and apply to the College of Engineering WHEN: March 31, 2016; 3:00-4:00 p.m. WHERE: Room 6, Ingraham Hall  To register for this event, please click HERE .

Economics is one of the largest majors on campus, but what can you do with it? With so many different career options in Economics, it can be hard to know exactly what you can do with the major.  If you enjoy economics, then this is a great opportunity to come learn more about the many different careers you will be qualified for with a major in economics.  In this workshop you will learn about different aspects of the major, what industries you might be interested in pursuing with a major in economics and what specific jobs past economics students have gone into. We will also talk a little bit about how you can get involved in the major and make the most of your career options as an economics major. WHEN: April 3, 2016; 3:00-4:00 p.m. WHERE: Room 6 Ingraham Hall To register for this workshop, click HERE . 

The Career Exploration Center presents: Exploring Ecology in the Biosciences at UW-Madison Are you interested in topics like habitat restoration and management, sustainability, climate change, species extinction, and biotechnology? A major that covers issues in Ecology may be the right fit for you! Attend this workshop to learn about the biology-focused majors in Botany, Conservation Biology, Forest Science, Wildlife Ecology, and Zoology.  When : March 16, 3:30-4:40 p.m. Where : Ingraham Hall, Room 6 REGISTER HERE

Want an internship but not sure where to start? This Career Exploration Center workshop might help! When : Friday March 4, 11:00- Noon Where : Room 6 Ingraham Hall Finding and securing a meaningful internship can make the difference in finding a job that you're truly passionate about. The big question is, how do I get there? In this workshop we'll spend time discussing the importance of career exploration and give you some strategies for identifying, prioritizing and landing an internship in an area of interest. This workshop requires students to register beforehand. To do so, click HERE .

Did you know there are over 30 bioscience majors at UW-Madison ? It can sometimes be overwhelming trying to figure out who to contact or where to go on campus to learn more about majors, careers, and research opportunities in the life sciences.  The Navigating Biosciences at UW-Madison session will provide an overview of the tremendous variety of biological science majors at UW as well as key resources to help you explore and pursue your interests.  We will also cover FAQs related to course selection, major declaration, pre-health preparation, and research opportunities.  WHEN : Thursday, February 25; 3:30 to 4:30pm WHERE : 6 Ingraham Hall OR WHEN : Thursday, March 30; 3:30 to 4:30pm WHERE : 6 Ingraham Hall This workshop requires students to register beforehand. To do so, click HERE .

The Choosing a Major workshop provides suggestions for beginning the process of choosing a major, and helps answer the questions: What is a major? Why do I need one? Once I choose a major, then what? This workshop is geared toward freshmen who are completely undecided. WHEN: February 24, 11am to noon WHERE: 6 Ingraham Hall OR WHEN: April 5, 11am to noon WHERE: 6 Ingraham Hall This workshop requires students to register beforehand. To do so, click HERE .

Energy touches all aspects of our lives, and transitioning to more sustainable methods of generating and consuming energy will be one of the major challenges of our generation. For this transition to take place, we will need talented young leaders from all backgrounds to work together for a better future.  This workshop will highlight emerging career opportunities in the clean energy economy for a wide range of disciplines across campus. WHEN: February 17, 3:00-4:00pm WHERE: 6 Ingraham Hall This event requires students to register beforehand. To do so, click HERE .