College, Graduate School, & Jobs Fair

One of the flagship events of the Student Summit at IFoRE is the College, Graduate School, and Jobs Fair. With an exhibit hall open to attendees throughout the conference, the fair provides a great opportunity for students to meet potential employers and representatives of higher education institutions. Students can take part in a unique environment to network with professionals in their field and get a broad spectrum of questions answered in one central location. The fair offers schools and employers the chance to showcase their programs to some of the most well-targeted and highly-achieving students in their fields.

Tips for Students

Here are some tips to get the most out of your College, Graduate School, & Jobs Fair experience:

• Review the list of schools that will be in attendance

• Research the colleges that are of interest to you. Then, put together a tiered list of schools ranked from first to last, based of your level of interest. In addition, plan to visit schools you are unfamiliar with, but have your interests.

• Have a list of questions ready

• Here are a few sample questions to ask college representatives:

  • What program is your college known for?

  • Does the college offer any special programs like independent study, study abroad, etc?

  • Are there any specific requirements for certain programs at the university?

  • What is the community like around the university?

  • What is the faculty-student ratio?

  • What internship opportunities are available?

  • What opportunities are available for international, underrepresented, or other students with special circumstances?

  • Does your school/program offer any flexibility in admission requirements in response to COVID-19, such as with results on standardized tests

  • Take notes

  • Collect contact information and send a thank you email

Information for Exhibitors

The IFoRE College, Graduate School, & Jobs Fair is a great way to connect with the best and brightest high school and undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in science, technology, engineering, math, or health professions. Employers and recruiters have the opportunity to meet 400-500 of the most highly-achieving STEM students from schools and colleges across the United States. Many students will be showcasing their work through oral and poster presentations across most research disciplines. High school participants have been alums of nationally and internationally recognized competitions such as the Regeneron Science and Engineering Fair and Conrad Challenge. Becoming an exhibitor at the fair also allows you to present and promote your organization to distinguished scientists and engineers worldwide. Follow the links below to learn more and register to be an exhibitor.