Discovery Recruitment Event: Explore. Connect. Advance.
Connect with Employers and Kickstart Your Career
Looking for a job or internship? Join the Career Center, UMBC Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers, and IEEE for an exclusive networking event designed to help you make meaningful connections that can lead to an interview or career advancement.
This event is for ALL UMBC STUDENTS and ALL MAJORS.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
4:00-7:00 p.m.
University Center Ballroom
What to Expect
• Networking with a Purpose: Meet employers who are actively looking to hire UMBC students from a wide range of disciplines.
• Dinner and Great Conversation: Enjoy FREE dinner, hors d’oeuvres, and dedicated networking time in a relaxed setting. Our sit-down dinner is specifically designed to spark great conversations with employers interested in students in your major.
• Keynote Speaker: Get career advice from a successful UMBC alumna,
Karolyn Babalola, Ph.D. (UMBC alum – Computer Engineering, Meyerhoff Scholar), Senior AI/ML Engineer, Booz Allen Hamilton.
Karolyn will speak on: “Mindful AI Adoption: Thriving in an AI Driven Workplace.”
How to Prepare
• Dress professionally and bring several copies of your resume.
• Space is limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible. Registration details are coming soon!