‘Elegance in Simplicity:’ A Prototype is Born

Students in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis designed prototypes for a device that could help environmental engineers monitor the air quality impact of factory farms in Missouri. The students built their prototypes in the 

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10 Most Popular Questions (with Answers) Asked by Job Seekers

We all have questions. Asking questions is one of the best ways for us to learn. And some questions just never seem to go away as much as they shift from being asked by one person to another. For example, …

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Are Micro-Internships, Internships, Apprenticeships, or Co-ops Best for Job-Seeking Students?

It is understandable that many college and university students don’t understand just how much value most hiring managers and others involved in recruiting place on experience as opposed to grades and other academic achievements. Certainly, many employers primarily hire based …

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Forbes List of America’s Best Large Employers

While the spate of large-scale layoffs that befell Big Tech last year appears to have abated, workers are hardly in the clear. At least 139 tech companies have laid off a collective total of more than 34,000 employees already this …

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Introverts’ Guide to Networking Success: Strategies for Meaningful Connections

By: Rob Porter

Throughout your career, it’s vital that you build up and maintain a professional network. A solid network will afford you new opportunities, and you’ll be able to gain valuable insight into your career. For introverts, networking might …

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Career Resources

Exponent Technical Interview Platform

WashU’s Center for Career Engagement has partnered with Exponent, a platform designed to help students excel in technical interviews for …

McKelvey Engineering Professional Development Stipend

In an effort to provide an equitable opportunity for students to make professional connections, stay current with developments and advancements in …