In this issue: - Spring 2013 Job Fair - Attending Employer List - NASA’s Education Outreach - Career Spotlight
WSU Career Services
Hire-a-Shocker Issue 11 / 02.25.13
The Spring 2013 Job Fair The Spring 2013 Job Fair will be held in Koch Arena from 4-6:30 pm on Thursday, February 28. A job fair is a networking opportunity. There are specific things you should do beforehand to make your experience successful. Do your research. A few days before the fair, research the companies that will be attending. You’ll find a list of the companies and their websites on the back page of this newsletter. There’s also a Job Fair booklet on our website (www.wichita.edu/career) that contains information about jobs available, majors recruited, and job categories for each registered company. We’ve made it easy for you to begin your research. Get familiar with the companies of interest to you. While you are researching, ask yourself the following questions about each company: 1.) Why might I be interested in this company? 2.) What do I like about this company? 3.) Why am I a good candidate for this company?
Know the positions available. Look for job openings on the company website or read about the job categories for each company in the Job Fair booklet. Understand - Am I qualified? Do you have the degree, major, or experience they are seeking? When you meet the recruiter, you will be prepared to explain how you can be an asset to the company.
Arrive in time to be one of the first through the doors of Koch Arena. Be sure to allow yourself ample time at the fair. Be there when it starts at 4:00 pm. It’s over by 6:30 and if you’ve done your homework, you will make good use of the entire two and a half hours. Arriving early also gives you time to familiarize yourself with the layout of the arena and learn about any companies that have registered late.
*See a full list of employers on page 4!*
NASA’s Education Outreach
NASA’s education outreach presence at the WSU Job Fair is to promote studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. NASA’s journeys into air and space have deepened humankind’s understanding of the universe, advanced technology breakthroughs, enhanced air travel safety and security, and expanded the frontiers of scientific research. These accomplishments share a common genesis: education. As the United States begins the second century of flight, the Nation must maintain its commitment to excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to ensure that the next generation of Americans can accept the full measure of their roles and responsibilities in shaping the future.
Alex and C.J. Kanelakos will be at the Job Fair from 4 to 5 pm. Alex Kanelakos: As an ExtraVehicular Activity (EVA) or space walking Flight Controller and Instructor, Alex’s roles include training astronauts on operations of the space suit, tools, and hardware. He trains the astronaut crews in several facilities including vacuum chambers, the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility, and the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory where they run simulated six hour spacewalks, submerging the crew in a huge pool with the mockup of the International Space Station. He also designs the procedures and executes the spacewalks in Mission Control. C.J. Kanelakos: C.J. serves as a Lead Mechanical Engineer for Robonaut 2 (R2), a highly dexterous humanoid robot. Currently a unit of R2, composed of an upper body (from the waist up) is onboard the International Space Station (ISS). The team is in the process of designing, building, and testing a pair of zero-g legs to provide mobility for the robot on the ISS. Her primary work functions include mechanical engineering design, structural stress analysis, interacting with manufacturing engineers and technicians, and assembly and testing of robotic joints and components.