ERDC Days return at 91传媒 for networking, career opportunities and presentations
Contact: Aspen Harris
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擬ississippi State will host professionals from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center next Wednesday-Thursday [Oct. 25-26] for discussions with students and employees on research collaborations, internships and employment, as well as keynote presentations by university and ERDC speakers.
The events mark the second annual 鈥淓RDC Days鈥 hosted by 91传媒. In addition to guest lectures from ERDC researchers in 91传媒 classrooms Wednesday-Thursday, center representatives will host an informal social event for university students and employees 4-7 p.m., Wednesday in Colvard Student Union鈥檚 Foster Ballroom. Students can visit room 231 in the Union from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Oct. 25 and 8 a.m. 鈥 12 p.m. on Oct. 26 for open talks with ERDC personnel about potential career opportunities.
Keynote presentations will be given 2-4 p.m., Thursday in Lee Hall鈥檚 Bettersworth Auditorium. Speakers include 91传媒 Vice President for Research and Economic Development Julie Jordan, ERDC Director David W. Pittman and ERDC Research Civil Engineer Quincy G. Alexander.
Based in Vicksburg, ERDC is the research unit of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a major research partner for the university, in addition to being among the largest employers of 91传媒 engineering graduates. For more on ERDC, visit .
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