Presented By: College of Engineering First Year Program
First Year Success Seminar Series
The Fall 2025 series consist of 7 seminars listed in details below.

The First Year Success Seminar Series is designed to help new engineering students thrive in their transition to college. Each seminar focuses on practical skills, timely opportunities, and personal growth strategies - from navigating academics and career resources to building community and reflecting on your progress. Join us to gain tools, connections, and confidence for a strong start at Michigan Engineering.
Use the RSVP link to stay updated. Topics include:
π Job Search Basics: Your First Steps at Michigan Engineering
September 10, 4:30-6pm, 1013 Dow, by Andrew LeMarbe (ECRC)
π The Power of Pause: Reflecting on Your First Month
October 7, 4-5:30pm, 1180 Duderstadt, by Alyssa Cozad (EAC)
π€ Generative AI 101: From Concepts to Real-World Use
October 8, 5-6:00pm, 1017 Dow, by Prof. Xu Wang, Computer Science and Engineering
π College Academics 101: How to Succeed in an Engineering Course
October 29, 5-6:00pm, 1013 Dow, by Darryl Koch (ECAS)
π Backpacking & Registration: Building Your W26 Class Schedule
November 11, 5-6:30pm, 1013 Dow, by Sandy Krupa (EAC)
π Donβt Miss Out on Summer Opportunities
December 4, 5-6:00pm, 1013 Dow, by Darryl Koch (ECAS)
π Slice and Share: End of Semester Reflections
December 9, 5-6:30pm, 1206 Dow, by Gabby Strzalkowski (EAC)
Use the RSVP link to stay updated. Topics include:
π Job Search Basics: Your First Steps at Michigan Engineering
September 10, 4:30-6pm, 1013 Dow, by Andrew LeMarbe (ECRC)
π The Power of Pause: Reflecting on Your First Month
October 7, 4-5:30pm, 1180 Duderstadt, by Alyssa Cozad (EAC)
π€ Generative AI 101: From Concepts to Real-World Use
October 8, 5-6:00pm, 1017 Dow, by Prof. Xu Wang, Computer Science and Engineering
π College Academics 101: How to Succeed in an Engineering Course
October 29, 5-6:00pm, 1013 Dow, by Darryl Koch (ECAS)
π Backpacking & Registration: Building Your W26 Class Schedule
November 11, 5-6:30pm, 1013 Dow, by Sandy Krupa (EAC)
π Donβt Miss Out on Summer Opportunities
December 4, 5-6:00pm, 1013 Dow, by Darryl Koch (ECAS)
π Slice and Share: End of Semester Reflections
December 9, 5-6:30pm, 1206 Dow, by Gabby Strzalkowski (EAC)