The Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series (RPCSS) invites professionals working in robotics to come talk with current undergraduates about their career path, how a background in robotics has impacted their professional growth, and what they hope to see in students looking to enter the profession.

The 90-minute format of the event will consist of a 30-minute presentation from the invited speaker and up to 40 minutes of moderated Q&A and discussion. This session will only be offered in person for students.

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Speaker Biography:
Cale is Chief Engineering Officer and cofounder at Motmot located at Newlab Detroit. Cale graduated with two BS in CS Embedded Systems and CS Mathematics from University of Michigan-Dearborn. He has completed his Robotics MS and is finishing up his Sustainable Systems MS and MEng/DEng in Manufacturing at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Before returning to grad school, his career spanned several domains including industrial robotics and prototyping, cyber-physical system security contracting, firefighting, and military service. He currently lives on his family farm in Milford, Michigan.

Abstract:
Entrepreneurship and graduate school don’t have to be in conflict! Join me as I discuss tips and tricks to successfully found a business during graduate school including a high-level overview of the entrepreneurial resources at the University of Michigan. Additionally, gain a better understanding of the skills coveted by startups, unique aspects of working for startups, and which lesser-known course options available that made the biggest differences in my entrepreneurial endeavors.