2022 Chemistry Bootcamp

The Office of Student Success will be hosting Montly Innovation Challenges for the College of Science and Technology. Each monthly challege will be sponsored by one of our leading industry partners. There are many companies who desire to invest into the next generation of STEM leaders. Awards and prizes will be given to participants and to the winners. Each event will take place on Handshake. We encoruage every CoST student to participate in this experiential opportunity. We look forward to the innovative ideas that will be created by our CoST students.

Innovation Challenge Dates

• September 8th & 9th 2021- Sponsored by Amazon Prime Video
  • Over 27k will be awarded in scholarships to the top 3 teams
  • Additional giveways will be given to participating teams
• October 19th 2021- Sponsored by Vanguard

Each semester, the College of Science and Technology hosts student/faculty forums. The forums provide CoST student a platform and space to express their thoughts, questions, and concerns about the academic school year and their experiences with CoST-based courses and instructors/advisors. CoST faculty and staff are encouraged to participate so that the needs of the students can be addressed in a timely manner. 

Fall 2021

• September 29th, at 5:30pm via ZOOM
• November 11th, at 5:30pm via ZOOM

 Fall 2022

• TBD

Lobby Days for the College of Science & Technology will tbe delivered virtual through Handshake this year. We want to ensure everyone's safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our focus is to make sure our students are granted access to industry leaders and are aware of the many extraordinary opportunities that are waiting just for their bright STEM minds. The virtual venue will extend the opportunity for our STEM students to perfect their networking skills virtually because that is a trait highly valued and sought after by today's employers. Students are encouraged to participate in these events and gain valuable experience by:

• Networking with industry professionals
• Having(developing) a current professional resume
• Gaining critical insight into STEM roles within companies and corporations relevant to their majors and personal goals

All Lobby Days will take place on the Handskake platform. Companies and students can register for listed events here.

Fall 2021 Lobby Days(Virtual)

October 20th  10am-2pm

Companies/Organizations Attending...

-Texas Instruments, AbbVie, Fifth Third Bank, CarMax, Wellington Management, CGI Federal, ManTech, P&G 

November 17th  10am-2pm

Companies/Organizations Attending...

-Altria, Chick-fil-a, Merck, KPMG,Telsa, Thermo Fisher, Door Dash

 Fall 2022 Lobby Days

*Dates to be determined*

March 21st-25th 2022

 March 21st-Young Scientist & Technologist Day

• 10am-1pm est
• Register at https://costscitech.com

• 10am-1pm est
• Virtual Platform- Handshake
• Register at https://app.joinhandshake.com/stuhttps://costscitech.com

• 5pm-730pm est
• Register at https://costscitech.com

• 9am-5pm
• Location TBD
• Email glbulloc@ncat.edu for more details

• 4pm-530pm est
• Register at https://costscitech.com

•  2pm-6pm
• Register at https://costscitech.com

March 2023

Dates and Special Guests-TBD

Events

• Young Scientists & Technologists Day
• Career & Graduate School Expo
• Opening Reception & Innovation Challenge
• Explore IT Day
• Inspiring Minds Seminar
• Women in Science & Technology Day
• Professional Development Conference

The Office of Student Success, along with faculty throughout each department, will host different workshops and seminars that are geared towards academic and professional excellence. Each event will have well qualified leaders that can help groom this next generation of STEM leaders.  

• Show Me The Money-September 1st at 5pm est. 2022
  • Presented in conjunction with the Office of Extraordinary Opportunities
  • Students will get information on searching for scholarships, internships and extraordinary opportunities that will enhance their STEM career now and later
  • For information, contact Ms. Alsace Gallop with the Office of Extraordinary Opportunities at acgallop@ncat.edu or follow on Twitter @NCAT_EO. 
• Student Professional Development Conference-March 26th, 2022 
  • CoST Undergraduates & Alumni