Hosted by CERC@MARC and EcoCar, all students are invited to an industry night about designing your future in mobility. In addition to industry presentations and profiling cutting-edge research happening out of the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC), attendees can learn about graduate studies and what it’s like to work in various industries while enjoying free food, networking opportunities and insights not found on LinkedIn!
Event schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Doors open and networking Grab some refreshments and check out our industry-sponsored project showcase tables with EcoCar teams and industry collaborators |
| 6:30 p.m. – 6:35 p.m. | Welcome and kick-off Ali Emadi, Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) Laureate, sets the stage |
| 6:35 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Inside the innovation and project development process: Research and industry showcase Discover how McMaster students and researchers are shaping the future of mobility in collaboration with industry leaders like GM, Stellantis, Eaton Aerospace, Schaeffler, STMicroelectronics and AI/ML leaders |
| 7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. | The Grad School Decoder Panel discussion: myth versus realities of pursuing graduate studies. Decipher facts from fiction from your peers and recent grads |
| 8 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Career Q&A: Rap session on industry jobs Join Ali Emadi for a candid discussion about careers in industry and salary expectations – jobs in Canada vs. the U.S., startups vs. OEMs vs. Tier 1/2/3 suppliers vs. tech companies |
| 8:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Networking and social Stay after the sessions to ask questions, meeting industry guests and expand your network |
Industry-sponsored project showcase
Before and after the sessions, stop by our showcase tables!
- Explore projects with the EcoCar team
- Connect directly with invited industry leaders: GM, Stellantis, Eaton Aerospace, Schaeffler, STMicroelectronics, and more
- Bring your resume if you’re interested in industry jobs or industry-sponsored research projects
