Careers After Grad School Panel

Event Type: Professional Development

Ever wondered what it's like to decide on a path (academia vs industry) after grad school and apply for such positions? Thinking about what industry or postdoc positions might look like on a day-to-day basis? How does one climb the corporate ladder in industry as a research scientist? Find the answers to these questions in an exclusive panel of PhD grads who are now successfully pursuing their careers in industry.

Project Leaders: Nihar Sameer Ogale (niharo) and Ananya Burli (aburli)

When: Mon. Nov. 17, 2025 7 p.m.–8 p.m.

Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92299683863 (Passcode: SealBrown) (off campus)

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Attendees:

5 (no limit)

Upcoming Events

Fourth General

Sign up for fourth gen!
When: Tue. Nov. 4, 2025, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Where: GGBL 2505
No attendance limit. 100 attendees so far.
Events Team Officer Chats

Come meet your Events Team Officers in officer chats!
The Events Team Officers, which can be seen on the leadership page of the website, consist of the Service Coordinator, Activities, Professional Development, Campus Outreach, and K-12 Officers.
Stop by if you would like to:
-Complete your electee exam
-Get electing process questions answered
-Talk to the Events Team Officers
-Have ideas for events TBP should hold
Shifts:
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NROTC Group Tutoring (Nov. 3rd & 5th)

The Navy Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC) at the University of Michigan has academic standards and is looking for tutors to assist their students, with a focus on introductory Math and Physics courses
Shifts:
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HKN Student Leadership Conference

See description
Shifts:
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The Breakfast Party (Nov. 6th)

Help hand out free bagels in the Dude Connector, and talk to students about TBP!
Shifts:
When: Thu. Nov. 6, 2025, 8:30 a.m.–9 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 5/5 full.
When: Thu. Nov. 6, 2025, 9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 5/5 full.
When: Thu. Nov. 6, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 5/5 full.
When: Thu. Nov. 6, 2025, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 5/5 full.
Unitea Boba Social!!!

Get a drink at unitea for free :D Hypeeee
Shifts:
When: Thu. Nov. 6, 2025, 12 p.m.– 1 p.m.
Where: unitea (522 E William St)
Shift is 10/10 full.
When: Thu. Nov. 6, 2025, 12 p.m.– 1 p.m.
Where: unitea (522 E William St)
Shift is 10/10 full.
Love A Park Day - Beckley Park

Help Ann Arbor Parks and Rec remove invasive shrubs and weeds at Beckley Park!
When: Thu. Nov. 6, 2025, 3 p.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: End of Bloom Blvd
Event is 6/6 full.
Chapter Team Officer Chats

Electees, come meet your chapter team officers in officer chats! We will use this time to answer any questions you may have and to help with your electing requirements. (You can work on your electee exams!)
Shifts:
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Clash Royale Tournament

Come compete in (or cheer on) the clash royale tournament!
Shifts:
When: Fri. Nov. 7, 2025, 5 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: BBB 1690 (Spectator)
No attendance limit. 18 attendees so far.
When: Fri. Nov. 7, 2025, 5 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: BBB 1690 (Competitor)
Shift is 6/8 full.
NEST Engineering Skills Series - CAD/Solidworks

Join us for a hands-on workshop on the basics of CAD and Solidworks. No prior experience is required. This is a great chance to upskill yourself with skills for industry and personal projects!
When: Fri. Nov. 7, 2025, 7 p.m.–8 p.m.
Where: CSRB 2230
Event is 16/27 full.
Engineering Day for Detroit

Join Us for our semesterly Engineering Day for Detroit!
When: Sat. Nov. 8, 2025, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Where: EECS 1303
Event is 20/20 full.
TBPhishing (fishing)

TBP goes fishing (we are going to be fishing a local lake using worms on a hook and bobber). Please see the requirements below. Failure to bring a valid Michigan fishing license means you will not be able to participate. In addition, if we hook into a fish, YOU SHOULD BE COMFORTABLE WITH TOUCHING A LIVE FISH since you have to unhook it before releasing back into the water. Tackle will be provided
Shifts:
When: Sat. Nov. 8, 2025, 3 p.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Local Lake
Shift is 3/10 full.
When: Sat. Nov. 8, 2025, 3 p.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: Local Lake
Shift is 3/5 full.
Ann Arbor Turkey Trot

Help make the Original Ann Arbor Turkey Trot race happen in beautiful Hudson Mills metropark.
Shifts:
When: Sun. Nov. 9, 2025, 7:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Where: Food: Hudson Mills Metropark 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130
Shift is 2/5 full.
When: Sun. Nov. 9, 2025, 7:15 a.m.– 11:45 a.m.
Where: Packet Pick-up: Hudson Mills Metropark 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130
Shift is 0/5 full.
When: Sun. Nov. 9, 2025, 8 a.m.– 11:30 a.m.
Where: Course Marshal: Hudson Mills Metropark 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130
Shift is 0/5 full.
When: Sun. Nov. 9, 2025, 8 a.m.– 11:30 a.m.
Where: Aid Station: Hudson Mills Metropark 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130
Shift is 0/5 full.
When: Sun. Nov. 9, 2025, 9:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
Where: Green Team (recycling, zero waste):Hudson Mills Metropark 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130
Shift is 1/2 full.
MindSET 3

Earn 3 K-12 service hours through a hands-on and interactive event.
When: Sun. Nov. 9, 2025, 2 p.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: EECS 1303
Event is 30/30 full.
Weekly Officer Meetings (November)

Electees and Actives can sign up to attend weekly officer meetings for a service hour. Come see how we conduct chapter business at officer meetings.
Zoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/95055053318
Password pinned in #general-announcements on Slack
Shifts:
When: Sun. Nov. 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Baer Room (2906 Cooley)
No attendance limit. 4 attendees so far.
When: Sun. Nov. 16, 2025, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Baer Room (2906 Cooley)
No attendance limit. 5 attendees so far.
Executive Team Officer Chats

Come meet your executive team officers in officer chats! We can answer any questions you have and help with your electing requirements. This is a great way to get answers for your electee exam!
Shifts:
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New Initiatives 3

TO BE EDITED
(I think I'll include what we'll discuss topic wise)
When: Tue. Nov. 11, 2025, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Where: FMCRB 1060
No attendance limit. 55 attendees so far.
👀 NEST 25/26 Competition Reveal 👀

Attention all members of TBP!
Michigan Gamma recently attended the 2025 TBP National Convention where we presented our NEST EGG (Engineering for the Greater Good solution) to combat Resource Insecurity.
At this meeting, we will:
-Introduce NEST and important changes
-Recap our Resource Insecurity Project
-Reveal the 2025/26 NEST Topic
-Outline our chapter's plan for NEST
All members are encouraged to attend either in person or via zoom.
Please join the following slack channels:
nest-resource-insecurity
nest-natural-disasters
*Zoom passcode can be found here
Shifts:
When: Tue. Nov. 11, 2025, 7:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m.
Where: ZOOM
No attendance limit. 5 attendees so far.
When: Tue. Nov. 11, 2025, 7:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m.
Where: FRB 1060
No attendance limit. 7 attendees so far.
Cub Scouts Day Training

Required training for Cub Scouts Day volunteers.
When: Wed. Nov. 12, 2025, 6 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: EECS 1311
Event is 27/40 full.
Jasmine Bubble Tea Boba Social

Come enjoy boba with your fellow Tau Bates!
Shifts:
When: Thu. Nov. 13, 2025, 4:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Where: Jasmine Bubble Tea and Eatery (340 Maynard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104)
Shift is 10/10 full.
When: Thu. Nov. 13, 2025, 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Where: Jasmine Bubble Tea and Eatery (340 Maynard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104)
Shift is 10/10 full.
TBP x HKN Cantina Social

Come hang out and enjoy free food at our TBP x HKN Cantina Social!
Shifts:
When: Fri. Nov. 14, 2025, 6 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Cantina (1140 S University Ave)
Shift is 15/15 full.
When: Fri. Nov. 14, 2025, 6 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Cantina (1140 S University Ave)
Shift is 15/15 full.
Grad Arcade + Hot Choc Night

Grad Arcade + Hot Choc Night on Sat Nov 15th!
When: Sat. Nov. 15, 2025, 6 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Pinball Pete's and M-36 Coffee Roasters
Event is 7/13 full.
Cub Scouts Day

Make sure to also sign-up for the required volunteer training the Wednesday before the event!
The University of Michigan Engineering Webelos Engineering Day brings together scouts on campus to investigate the importance of STEM careers. Scouts spend the day working collaboratively with University of Michigan engineering students via several hands-on modules. The University of Michigan has a long standing tradition of hosting Webelos Engineering Day to promote engineering to the next generation within a fun, interactive environment.
When: Sun. Nov. 16, 2025, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: EECS Atrium
Event is 37/40 full.
Careers After Grad School Panel

Careers After Grad School panel on Monday, Nov 17th!
When: Mon. Nov. 17, 2025, 7 p.m.–8 p.m.
Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92299683863 (Passcode: SealBrown)
No attendance limit. 5 attendees so far.
The Breakfast Party (Nov. 19th)

Help hand out free bagels in the Dude Connector, and talk to students about TBP!
Shifts:
When: Wed. Nov. 19, 2025, 8:30 a.m.–9 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 5/5 full.
When: Wed. Nov. 19, 2025, 9 a.m.– 10 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 5/5 full.
When: Wed. Nov. 19, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 5/5 full.
When: Wed. Nov. 19, 2025, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 5/5 full.
TBPlay

Come see MUSKET's production of Matilda!
When: Sun. Nov. 23, 2025, 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Power Center
Event is 6/11 full.
Initiation

All electees are required to attend initiation to be officially inducted into Tau Beta Pi. Please sign up on this website event so we have an accurate idea of how many people we have. Dress code is business formal!
When: Sat. Dec. 6, 2025, 2:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Where: 1500 EECS
No attendance limit. 46 attendees so far.
The Fall 2025 Semesterly Banquet

Each semester, the outstanding members of the chapter are recognized at a dinner/awards ceremony hosted immediately following initiation. The best electees, electee teams, project leads, and more are recognized. Superlatives are exchanged, and a fun activity is given to the attendees. This friendly competition ends the night after recognizing the achievements of the chapter and its members over the past semester.
We have several MANDATORY requirements, detailed in the Official TBP MI-G Banquet Sign-up form. Admittance will not be approved without completing all the requirements, so read carefully and direct questions to tbp.banquet@umich.edu or Lexi Maxton.
Event capacity is limited to 86 attendees, so sign up now to secure your spot!
Banquet will be held immediately following Fall 2025 Initiation, on Saturday, December 6th, from 5:00-9:00 PM, at the Pierpont Commons East Room.
When: Sat. Dec. 6, 2025, 5 p.m.– 9 p.m.
Where: Pierpont Commons East Room
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
Order of the Engineer

We are seeking volunteers to support the semesterly Order of the Engineer ceremony. As a volunteer, you will provide assistance for setup, sign-in, food, etc. Dress code will be business casual.
When: Thu. Dec. 11, 2025, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Michigan Union Kuenzel Room
Event is 7/8 full.

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Careers After Grad School Panel