Connect with Us

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is in our second year of a new initiative focused on strengthening the connections between our students, alumni, and industry. We hope that you’ll consider joining us in this effort, by participating in upcoming alumni events and/or volunteer opportunities. Stretched for time? Living far from Colorado? Regardless of how much time you have to contribute or where you’re located, there’s an option to fit your schedule:

Subfields of ME Mini-Symposium – 2nd Annual

October 2nd, 2017 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Volunteer for the full time or for a single session to discuss your job or field with small groups of second-year students. 

25-minute talks focus on topics like:

  • What you do as a (systems, manufacturing, test, process, design, ... ) engineer
  • What it is like to work in the (Energy, Biomedical, Aerospace, ... ) industry
  • How an Engineering degree prepared you for a non-technical path
  • How you navigated the early years of your career
  • What you have learned from working on diverse teams or internationally

ME Alumni Connect Day Networking Lunch – 2nd Annual

(Previously ME Teach Day)
November 10th, 2017 from 12 - 2 pm

Attend a free networking lunch to meet with students and talk shop about your career, education, life, etc.

Ongoing Opportunities - Local and Remote

Connect with us so we can connect you with students! We have multiple options, even if you live far from Boulder or have limited availability:

  • Conduct a mock interview for a student (in-person, phone, or web conference)
  • Talk about your career with a student doing an informational interview (in-person, phone, or web conference)
  • Be a guest speaker for a presentation related to professional development
  • Join the Idea Forge/DCC “Designer Network” to provide advice on product designs for student-driven projects
  • Serve as a paid consultant mentoring students in technical writing
  • Serve as a judge for Senior Design Projects in the Spring
  • Sign up to be informed of future events and volunteer opportunities