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The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at the University of Portland, the Shiley School of Engineering, and the UP Career Center invite you to the SWE STEM Career Fair! The SWE STEM Career Fair is open to all students, though employers are specifically interested in connecting with the following STEM majors: Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering (Graduate Level), Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics and Operations & Technology Management.

Date: Friday, February 26, 2021
           1:00 – 4:00pm

Online Location:
Click this link to register starting Jan 29 & attend sessions Feb 26
Note: You must register for the event using this link.

Employer List: View in Handshake using the instructions below!
*updated daily* 

  • Click this link: SWE STEM Career Fair Homepage in Handshake
    • Select the “All Employers” Tab to see list of employers that are registered.
    • Bookmark the event to get notifications.
    • Student registration opens Friday, January 29 at 8:30 am

The SWE STEM Career Fair provides employers with the opportunity to:

  • Recruit employees from among the finest STEM undergraduates in Oregon
  • Meet highly qualified and enthusiastic candidates for full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities
  • Select potential candidates for interviews

Employers who attended in previous years were very pleased with the fair:

  • “Lots of good, diverse candidates with the experience we are looking for.”
  • “The students at the University of Portland are always very well prepared for the career fair. They are a pleasure to talk to as they can speak to their interests and knowledge of various industries.”
  • “Well prepared, organized, the hosts were very polite and friendly.  The students who applied were prepared and motivated!”
  • “We met a lot of great candidates.  We were very impressed with the quality of students we spoke to.  Also, we thought the length of the fair was perfect and the setup was nice.”
  • “The students were well prepared, asked excellent questions, and focused on what they wanted to do.”
  • “All attending UP students, whether seeking internships or full-time employment, are always well prepared and engaging.”
  • “I was impressed by the professionalism of the students we met and by how prepared they were to talk with us.”

About the University of Portland 

The University of Portland is a private Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon with a student body of 3,773 undergraduates and 432 graduate students.

Science, engineering, and other technical majors receive an education rooted in rigorous scientific and technical courses.  As a result, students are well-rounded, analytical problem solvers with excellent communication and reasoning skills.

About the Shiley School of Engineering

The Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering prepares innovative professionals with the technical excellence, social integrity, environmental consciousness, and leadership traits essential to identify and solve the world’s problems. [May 2013]

Mission:

To provide the best possible education to its students, thus enabling the students to become competent practicing engineers and computer scientists. The programs also provide a base for both graduate study and lifelong learning in support of evolving career objectives. These objectives include being informed, effective, and responsible participants in the engineering profession and society. The School endeavors to develop qualities that are essential for the practice of engineering and beneficial service to the community. These qualities include knowledge of engineering principles, the ability to apply those principles to solve problems, and the development of professional, personal, and social values.

The School of Engineering offers Bachelor of Science degrees in civil engineering (B.S.C.E.), electrical engineering (B.S.E.E.), and mechanical engineering (B.S.M.E.). These programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The School of Engineering offers a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science (B.S.C.S.). This program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.


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Parking on the day of the event is free. Please see the map for parking lots which are located right next to the Chiles Center and down by the river at Franz (River) Campus Parking. A shuttle service will be available for the Franz (River) Campus Parking.


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