ECST E-WEEK 2022

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Info & Opportunity Session

NASA DEVELOP National Program

NASA DEVELOP addresses environmental and public policy issues through interdisciplinary research projects that apply the NASA Earth observations to environmental community concerns around the globe. Join us to learn more about our paid 10-week opportunities and past projects, as well as ask questions.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Info Session

Kimley-Horn

Ranked as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For," Kimley-Horn prides itself on hiring high-achieving, dedicated, and reliable professionals. With staff in over 95 offices nationwide, we offer services to the private and public sectors in a wide range of disciplines. We are excited to virtually meet you to discuss who we are, the services we offer to clients, and our opportunities for employees, along with having one of our Professional Engineers present on a project highlight they’ve done within Land Development.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Info Session & Tech Talk

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power

Join LADWP's presentation hosted by Cal State LA ECST Alumni Blanca Herrera (Civil Engineer), and Michelle Tovar (Mechanical Engineer) as they provide a company overview, an overview of projects, and insight on the day-to-day responsibilities of an LADWP Engineer.  Blanca and Michelle will also share their personal engineering journeys to motivate and inspire as students embark on their own career paths. 

Presenters: Blanca Herrera, M.S., P.E. ('15) & Michelle Tovar-Mora, M.S., EIT ('13, '15)

11:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Info Session

So Cal Edison

Join So Cal Edison in this informative presentation to learn more about how you can start your career with us, and be a part of the clean energy revolution!

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tech Talk

Johnson & Johnson

Engineering Meets Healthcare-How Can You Use a STEM Degree to Change the Trajectory of Human Health?

Join Michelle Espitia, IAM Demand Manager with Johnson & Johnson, in this inspiring and informative presentation in which she will share her personal journey from undergrad to the corporate world, her journey within J&J, and the endless opportunities to leverage an engineering degree within the healthcare industry.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Info Session

Oracle

Learn about the innovative projects and solutions Oracle offers, and discover how you can be a part of this journey.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Info & Opportunity Session

DigiDems

New grads with tech game, you could be the difference for Democrats in 2022. DIGIDEMS ARE PAID, FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES working on competitive races across the country to help Democrats protect House and Senate majorities. This is a great opportunity for recent grads to explore a career in the exciting field of political tech. Join us to learn more about these opportunities!

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tech Talk

Los Angeles Sanitation & Environmental Services

LASAN hires the best and brightest civil, environmental, and chemical engineers for careers at LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN.) Learn what it takes to become an entry-level environmental engineering associate and student engineer for full-time and part-time positions. Discover opportunities to utilize cutting-edge technologies and play your part in providing innovative services that will help make the City of Los Angeles the cleanest, greenest, most sustainable big City in the nation.

3:05 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.
Tech Talk

Holmes Structures

Holmes Structures delivers premium structural and fire engineering as well as product development and testing. Join Senior Engineer, Gareth Morris, to learn how they solve complicated problems by striving for engineering elegance.

Gareth is a Senior Engineer at Holmes. He has extensive experience with new buildings, seismic evaluations, and strengthening of existing structures. Gareth began his professional career dedicated to the Christchurch “re-build” following the damaging 2010-2011 Canterbury Earthquake Sequence. He also contributes to Holmes’ internal technical development and leads the Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures for Holmes’ significant projects.

Gareth also enjoys keeping current and involved with the wider earthquake engineering community, including SEAOC, QuakeCoRE, the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE). His exposure to contemporary research and emerging issues from historic earthquakes allows him to consider and apply knowledge from the most recent lessons learned.

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Community Outreach
This event is not open to the public

ECST Outreach Day

Host: MESA and NSBE at Cal State LA, CA High-Speed Rail Authority

Cal State LA's Math, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) and National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), along with the California High-Speed Rail Authority, partner with local schools to explore environmental stewardship, showcase, and learn about career pathways in engineering and computer science. The event's goal is to build a bridge for these high school students toward ECST and the start of lasting mentorship opportunities with our NSBE student leaders.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Info Session

Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator

Get to know the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)!

LACI is a world-class business incubator aimed at entrepreneurs who focus on cleantech. Learn more about our incubation programs, zero-emissions pilots, and community programs, followed by a virtual tour of LACI's makerspace.

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Career Readiness Workshop

Griffith Company

Engineering Value That Employers Will Invest In. 

Join Ron Roberts with Griffith Company in this career readiness workshop aimed to help engineering students create a value proposition that employers will want to invest in.

About Griffith Company: Griffith Company is one of California’s earliest general contractors, with a history of excellence that extends over a century. Their diverse projects list encompasses a variety of construction work in the areas of transportation, infrastructure, and site development.

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Info Session for Current Students' Parents and Family Support Members

ECST Parent & Family Support Night

Host: College of ECST in collaboration with Cal State LA New Student and Family Engagement

ECST students, this is a great event to invite your parents and family support to come and learn more about the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology! We will be sharing information about how the College supports students, what the academic journey looks like, and tips on how your family can support your ECST journey.  Please encourage your parents and family support to attend this informative session!

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Info Session & Tech Talk

Caltrans

Caltrans-Engineering and IT

Engineering presentation: Caltrans Engineers will discuss the type of work Caltrans performs and showcase the Office of Survey and Design Division's great work. Discover the various types of career opportunities that exist within the Division of Design. 

IT Presentation: Caltrans IT will discuss career opportunities in the Department of Transportation (DOT) & present a general overview of the IT hiring process & education requirements.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Career Readiness Workshop & Tech Talk

Northrop Grumman

Career Readiness Workshop 

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Info Session

The Boeing Company

Join Boeing recruiters to learn general information about the Boeing company and its various business units, with a focus on Southern California! Discover available entry-level opportunities, discuss interview tips, and participate in a Q&A with Boeing Engineering Managers. 

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Para los padres y miembros de apoyo familiar del estudiante del Colegio de ECST

Noche de apoyo para Padres y Familias con el Colegio de ECST 

Host: College of ECST en colaboración con  Cal State LA New Student and Family Engagement

¡Estudiantes de ECST, este es un gran evento para invitar a sus padres y familiares a venir y aprender más sobre el Colegio de Ingeniería, Ciencias de la Computación y Tecnología! Compartiremos información sobre cómo el Colegio apoya a los estudiantes, cómo es el viaje académico y consejos sobre cómo su familia puede apoyar su jornada en el Colegio de ECST. ¡Anima a tus padres y familia a asistir a esta sesión informativa!