SEBS Academic & Career Extravaganza
February 29, 2024
Join us 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Cook Student Center (or drop-in at any time in the day) to speak with faculty, explore majors, Rutgers Services, internships, research, and other experiential learning opportunities. Attend workshops on preparing for graduate and professional school, hear from alumni, and learn from professionals!
- Meet Major Advisors
- Declare Your Major
- Learn About Internships, Study Abroad & Research
- Explore Careers & Graduate School Planning
- Giveaways
Workshops
| Time | Workshop | Presenter | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Applying to Vet School | Dr. Aparna Zama | GH Cook Room | Information on applying to veterinary school |
| Summer Classes 101 | Dean Daaimah Etheridge | Room 202B | Advice on how, why, when and where to take summer classes | |
| 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Applying to Graduate School | Dr. Suzanne Sukhdeo | Room 202A | Information on applying to STEM graduate programs |
| Delivering Your Best for Jobs | Mr. Larry Jacobs | Room 202C | Learn successful job search skills to enhance your interviews, resumes, and networking | |
| 12-1 p.m. | Majors in Health Professions | Dean Julie Traxler | GH Cook Room | Many majors can enhance a career in health professions! |
| Getting into Research | Dr. Mary Nucci | Room 202C | Learn techniques to improve focus, concentration, and memory. Take control of your learning! | |
| Alleviating Academic Anxiety | Mr. Jackson Toomey | Room 202C | Learn techniques to improve focus, concentration, and memory. Take control of your learning! | |
| 12-1:30 p.m. | Life After Rutgers | Various Alumni | Room 202B | Meet and talk to SEBS alumni!! |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Life Beyond Science | Dean Sharice Richardson | Room 202A | Love science but not a science major? Learn more about Interdisciplinary and non-science majors at SEBS |
| Summer Classes 101 | Dean Daaimah Etheridge | GH Cook Room | Advice on how, why, when and where to take summer classes | |
| 2-3 p.m. | Letters of Rec 101 | Dean Julie Traxler | Room 202B | Who, how and when to ask for letters of recommendation |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | GH Cook Thesis 101 | Dr. John Reinfelder | Room 202A | Information session on the SEBS honors research and thesis project |
| Intro to Health Professions | Dr. Elizabeth Vogel | GH Cook Room | Information on the HPO and the services they provide | |
| Intro to CES Resources | Ms. Stacey Kohler | Room 202C | How you can utilize the resources offered by the the Rutgers Career Engagement & Success Office |
Experience-Based Education Opportunities Attending the Extravaganza
Professional Organizations
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc
- Grow it Green Morristown
- Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services
- American Littoral Society
- Environmental Protection Agency - Region 2
- Middlesex County Department of Parks and Recreation
- New Jersey Department of Agriculture
- Relentless Athletics
- The Raptor Trust
- Metuchen Golf and Country Club
- Mercer County Wildlife Center
Rutgers Affiliated Programs
- Rutgers Gardens
- Career Exploration and Success/FIGS
- George H. Cook Scholars Program
- Food Innovation Center
- Aresty Research Center
- SEBS Global Engagement & Study Abroad
- New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station