Engineering International Student Network
Mission:
Connecting students to campus resources, providing networking opportunities, and programming to support professional, social, and academic development among international students in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University.
History:
Engineering Student Services recognized a need for a full-time staff member to work with international students in the College of Engineering. The position was created in fall of 2016 and the first International Student Liaison was hired in January of 2017. The International Student Liaison serves as an advocate for students and provides connections to the college and larger Iowa State community. The spring of 2017 was spent meeting students and gathering information about engineering students’ particular needs. The name “Engineering International Student Network” acknowledges the networking opportunities students have with each other and engineering professionals across the globe.
Highlights
- Fall and Spring Welcome Events
- Fall Internship & Co-op Showcase
- Fall Career Fair Prep Student Panel
- Engineering Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership Conference (Sponsored Registration)
- Spring Career Fair Preparation Events
- Student Panel Internship/Co-op Information Session
- Elevator Pitch and Resume Building Session
- Mock Career Fair Session
- Lunch and Learn
Fall Global Village Cafe: Provides a space for meaningful interaction and conversation between domestic and international engineering students.
Professional Development Program: Nine-week program for international undergraduate engineering students.
Engineering Global Friends: Buddy program pairing international and domestic engineering students together.
