SASE BANQUET
The Human Element By Michael Messina
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S WE DIVE HEADFIRST INTO AN EVEREVOLVING AGE OF TECHNOLOGY, the human element has become more important than ever. Binghamton’s Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) recognized this, hosting their second annual SASE Banquet on November 4th, 2017. Students went to mingle with peers, network with future employers, and develop abilities that will last a lifetime. SASE itself is a national organization with chapters from California to Texas to right here in Binghamton and everywhere in between. The mission: cultivate Asian heritage students interested in STEM careers. Our University’s SASE executive board is 13 strong, boasting talent such as President Derek Ting, Vice President Irene Yip, Treasurer Jennifer Komain-Eng, and Secretary Wei Cheng Lin to name a few. SASE Banquet is a professional event in which students meet with peers, professors, and representatives from several powerhouse companies in a professional setting-- as well as enjoy food and live entertainment! As guests funneled into Old Union Hall, conversations sparked. Many a resume and professional inquiry were
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