LU's Computer Science Career Forum gave students the chance to learn about future career options and company representatives the opportunity to identify talented, motivated and skilled potential employees from 
Lamar University.
The Center for Career and Professional Development hosted the Forum on the afternoon of Feb. 27 in the Mary & John Gray Library on the 8th Floor. Students interested in or currently studying computer science or information technology met with professionals in the industry to learn about potential jobs and internships. Representatives from multiple businesses gave students information about current or future job opportunities in computer science and information technology.
The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Lynn Maurer, told the representatives the College of Arts and Sciences prepares students for the workforce teaching web design, three-dimensional modeling and printing, engineering, databases, communication and other skills.
“The students have the ability to speak and write professionally and the ability to manage and train others through teaching,” said Maurer. “Then there are a few skills that are more fluid, as you know. They are adaptable; they possess a sense of humor and have the ability to problem solve.”
Stefan Andrei, chair of the College of Arts and Sciences, introduced representatives from Germania Insurance, CGI in Lafayette, Mobiloil Federal Credit Union, Industrial Training Safety Council in Beaumont and MiGSO PCUBED Project Management Consultancy in Houston. Representatives spoke about their respective companies, what they look for in employees and gave insight about prospective work for LU computer science and information technology students.
After speeches and introductions, students and representatives networked visiting one-on-one allowing students to ask questions and learn more about each company. Current computer science and information science majors and graduates also provided their resumes to the representatives.
