This mixer is dedicated to connecting undergraduate students and industry professionals, with a focus on people whose experiences in the engineering field have been affected by disability or neurodivergence. The event is aimed at current students from all engineering disciplines looking for internships and co-op placements as well as graduating students looking for after-degree placements.
The event will include snacks and a chance to socialize freely, as well as a Q&A period dedicated to the way that guests' experience in engineering has been affected (or not) by disability and/or neurodivergence, challenges they've faced/overcome, and advice they may have for students.
We seek to have as wide a range of perspectives as possible - attendance is open to anyone interested.
About
Hosted by Diversity in Engineering and the Engineering Co-op Office, the Disability and Neurodivergence in Engineering Mixer is an opportunity for undergraduate students, industry professionals, and researchers to form connections with others whose experiences in the engineering field have been affected by neurodivergence and/or disability.
We aim to provide students with successful role models in their field, connect students and professionals to build networks, and cultivate diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility in engineering culture.
This event is aimed at:
- Undergraduate students from all disciplines looking for internships and co-op placements
- Graduating students from all disciplines looking for after-degree placements
- Industry professionals from companies in all disciplines
- University of Alberta researchers and graduate students
This event will include:
- A Q&A period dedicated to the way that guests' experiences in engineering has been affected (or not) by disability and/or neurodivergence, challenges they've faced/overcome, and advice they may have for students
- A socialization period for asking further questions, talking with professionals, and general networking
- Free food!
In accordance with the Government of Alberta's general guidance for COVID-19 and other respiratory infections, and out of concern for the health of all present, we encourage attendees to wear masks or face coverings and to not attend if they feel ill. Please help keep everyone safe and healthy!
We thank the Engineering Co-op Office for their role in funding this event.
Agenda
6:00 pm: Attendee Arrival - Students + Engineers
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Open Networking + Food + Icebreaker
6:30 pm: Welcome
6:35 pm - 7:15 pm: Panel Q & A w/Engineering Alumni
7:15 pm: Closing Remarks
7:15 pm - 8:00 pm: Open Networking
Location Details
The event will be held in the Fred Pheasey Engineering Commons, 8th Floor, Donadeo ICE (DICE). The space is accessible by elevator.
Parking is available in Windsor Car Park. DICE is directly accessible from the 6th floor of the car park, though there are also ground-level entrances.
Feel free to reach out to divengg@ualberta.ca if you have any questions.
Address: Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, 116 Street Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Accessibility Information
- The event space is accessible by elevator, as is the direct connection to DICE from the 6th floor of Windsor Car Park.
- Live transcription will be provided for the Q&A portion of the evening, and for announcements.
- Men's, women's, and gender-neutral washrooms (which are accessible and include changing facilities) are available on DICE 8.
- A designated quiet room will be provided on DICE 8.
- We will be providing food and refreshments for attendees. Although we will do our best to provide options for common dietary restrictions, please let us know during registration if you have specific allergies or dietary restrictions!
- In the interest of keeping everyone safe and healthy, we encourage attendees to wear a mask or face covering, and not to attend if you feel ill.
