Engineering Family Network Workshops UK Family Weekend

The Engineering Family Network invites engineering families to join us for a series of workshops on Friday, September 25, during UK Family Weekend.

Designed specifically for families of engineering students, these one-hour sessions offer an opportunity to learn more about the resources, people and programs that support students throughout their engineering experience.

Choose the workshop that interests you most, attend several or join us for all four — the schedule is completely up to you.

1:00 p.m. | Student Wellness
April Porter, Director of the Engineering Wellness Center

• Recognizing early signs of stress and academic burnout
• How to hold constructive conversations about well-being
• Guiding your student toward campus resources and specialized support networks

2:00 p.m. | Career Prep
Zach Fuqua, Director of Career Development
Betsy Davies, Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Career Advocacy

3:00 p.m. | Electrical and Computer Engineering
Aaron Cramer, Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Description: Workshop will give a broad overview of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, discipline trends, employment outlook and advice for students navigating a careering in Electrical or Computer Engineering.