Tandem Career Hub Overview and Chemical Engineering Concepts
Introduction to Career Development at Tandem Career Hub
Remote classes due to weather conditions.
Introduction of guest speaker Stephanie Bermudez, Director of the Tandem Career Hub.
Overview of Tandem Career Hub
Purpose: Assist students in understanding career pathways.
Team Composition:
Director: Stephanie Bermudez.
Team includes individuals from various professional backgrounds such as ed tech startups and alumni recruiters.
Background of Team Members:
Emily: Former recruiter at Google.
Haley: Worked at NYU Wasserman for almost seven years.
Diversity in career paths offered: Pharma, tech, med school, etc.
Supporting Students in Career Development
Services offered:
Career coaching.
Resume building assistance.
Internship guidance.
Graduate school advice.
Job and internship opportunities.
Resources provided: General and specific resources related to career paths.
Events hosted:
Employer and alumni events (virtual and in-person).
Career fairs.
Access to both the Tandem Career Hub and the Wasserman Career Center.
Handshake: Career Services Platform
High-level overview of Handshake platform:
Contains employer directory, job boards, and appointment scheduling with career advisors.
Importance of registering for Handshake:
Unique access for Tandon students.
Code for new users to access Handshake: (code not specified in document).
Career Boot Camps
Data Science Boot Camp and Elite Code Boot Camp offered annually.
Opportunity for students to develop technical skills relevant to the industry.
Concept of Career Capital
Definition: Skills and experiences that contribute to a student’s employability.
Importance of recognizing various experiences contributing to career capital:
Academic projects.
Campus activities, clubs, research projects.
Jobs and internships.
Emphasis on quantifying experiences in resumes:
Use specific metrics, tools, and outcomes to represent skills learned.
Resume and Cover Letter Guidance
Tips for writing effective resumes:
Highlight what you actually did, quantify achievements, detail systems used.
Common cover letter structure:
Why you are interested.
Specific reasons for aligning with the organization.
Variations based on specific job type (internship, research, etc.).
Timing and Process for Internships
Some strategies for students seeking internships early:
Start exploring options in freshman year.
Sophomore year is when students often secure their first internship.
Recruitment strategies can start as early as September for summer internships.
How to Obtain Research Experience
Utilize professor relationships:
Direct communication during office hours can lead to opportunities.
Participate in the VIP program to engage with on-campus research projects.
Use Handshake for on-campus research postings.
Networking and Relationship Building
Importance of networking:
Focus on cultivating genuine relationships rather than seeking immediate benefits.
Maintain a target list for networking with companies and professionals in the desired industry.
Employment Resources and Alumni Networking
Life Beyond the Commons Dashboard:
Tool for understanding employment patterns, average salaries, common career paths for graduates.
Benefits of participating in alumni networking events for interaction and insight from graduates.
Weekly virtual career fair and networking night for upcoming opportunities.
Additional Resources and Support
Several specific resources customized for Tandon students:
Career exploration series offering weekly sessions with alumni.
Technical and non-technical interview preparation resources.
Support with individual resume and interview prep sessions.
Availability of drop-in hours for urgent career-related inquiries.
Student Engagement and Feedback
Encouragement for students to provide feedback on resources and experiences.
Faculty offers to relate feedback to the Career Hub for continuous improvement.
Mass Balances in Chemical Engineering
Introduction to classes focused on material and energy balances in chemical engineering.
Key Concepts:
Definitions:
Material Balances: Method for tracking material movement in processes based on the principle of mass conservation.
Energy Balances: More complex due to energy's less tangible nature compared to materials.
Atoms and Molecular Weights
Atoms: Smallest units made of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Atomic Mass: Measured in Atomic Mass Units (AMU).
Molecular Weight (MW): Combined weight of all atoms in a molecule; e.g., O₂ has a MW of 32.
Moles and Avogadro's Number
Definition of a Mole:
One mole of a substance has a mass equal to its molecular weight in grams.
Avogadro's Number (NA) is approximately molecules.
Conversion Between Units
Conversion practices among gram moles, kg moles, and pound moles discussed extensively with definitions and numerical applications.
The import of conversion between moles and grams for practical calculations in chemical engineering highlighted.
Mole Fractions and Mass Fractions
Distinction explained through examples comparing moles versus weights, emphasizing the differences in calculations.
Molar Composition of Air: Air consists of 79% nitrogen and 21% oxygen by moles, demonstrating how mass percentages differ.
Flow Rates Collective Understanding
An example problem involving nitrogen and oxygen to derive mass fractions based on mole fractions concluded the session.
Student engagement through active problem-solving presented as critical for understanding chemical engineering concepts.
Wrap Up
Importance of familiarity with conversions in chemical processes re-emphasized.
Suggestions for follow-ups included providing additional resources and inviting further questions.