Sept 16 – Innovate & Connect: Pitt Graduate Career Mixer

Looking to expand your network, explore career paths, or land your next opportunity? Join us for Innovate & Connect, a dynamic event designed to bring together graduate students and professionals from top employers and alumni networks across industries.

When: Tuesday, Sep 16 from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Where: Nordy’s Place (William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213)

Register on Handshake to attend!

Why You Should Attend:
✔️ Meet recruiters actively seeking graduate-level talent
✔️ Connect with alumni who’ve walked your path
✔️ Explore careers in business, engineering, tech, policy, and more
✔️ Gain insight into the skills employers value most
✔️ Strengthen your networking and communication skills
✔️ Light refreshments provided in a relaxed environment

Bonus: Industry Insights Panel (4:00–4:45 PM)
• Explore emerging roles for graduate students
• Learn what skills and competencies matter most today
• Hear alumni stories and trends shaping the future of work

Confirmed Panelists:

Caitlin Solander – Senior Manager, Baker Tilly 

Farrah Neumann, PhD – Senior Learning Designer, Duolingo 

David Egts – Chief Technology Officer, MuleSoft/Salesforce 

Randy Lee, PhD – Principal Systems Engineer, Bayer

Daisy PerezDirector of Intensive Behavioral Health Services, Allegheny Children’s Initiative

This session is a great opportunity to better understand the current professional landscape and prepare for what’s ahead in your career journey. Don’t miss it!

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow