Electrical & Systems Engineering

How to choose the right job (without overthinking it)

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

Deciding what job to pursue right after college can feel like a daunting task. Students often worry that the choice they make now will define the rest of their …

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Ching Named Chair of Electrical and Systems EngineeringChing named chair of the Preston M. Green Department of Electrical & Systems EngineeringChing Named Chair of Electrical and Systems Engineering

by Beth Miller

ShiNung Ching, professor and expert in neuroengineering, has been named chair of the Preston M. Green Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering (ESE), effective Jan. 1, 2026. He succeeds Bruno Sinopoli, who will become the chair of …

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Template for student job seekers reaching out to alumni

When you reach out to alumni, the goal is to be respectful of their time and clear about your intentions. You aren’t asking for a job in the first email; you are asking for their perspective.

Here is a simple, …

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Two McKelvey faculty awarded Global Incubator Seed Grants

Joshua Yuan, Sang-Hoon Bae recognized for environmental research projects

Channing Suhl  11.24.2025

Joshua Yuan, Lucy & Stanley Lopata Professor and chair of the Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering, and Sang-Hoon Bae, assistant professor of mechanical engineering & materials science, …

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What Companies Mean When They Say “Don’t Use AI in Your Job Applications”

by Alyse Maguire

Many companies disapprove of AI in job applications, but you don’t have to avoid it entirely. Here’s why—and how to use AI responsibly in your job search.

It’s a confusing time to be a job seeker right …

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Exponent Technical Interview Platform

WashU has partnered with Exponent, a platform designed to help students excel in technical interviews for roles in software engineering, …

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WashU CNX is a mentor-focused online community where you can build connections with fellow students, alumni, and friends of the university …

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