2022 MECPS Symposium
2022-12-09 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | ISEB Auditorium 1010, Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92697, United States
During the 2022 MECPS Symposium, there will be:

Capstone Project Presentations (Class of 2022)
Toast and Congratulations
Poster and Prototype Presentations
Meet-and-Greet with Industry Representatives
Best Project Award

2023 MECPS Symposium
2023-12-08 09:00 - 13:30 | ISEB Auditorium 1010, Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92697, United States
During the 2023 MECPS Symposium, there will be:

Capstone Project Presentations (Class of 2023)
Toast and Congratulations
Poster and Prototype Presentations
Meet-and-Greet with Industry Representatives
Best Project Award

2024 New Graduate Student Orientation
2024-09-25 14:00 - 16:00 | McDonnell Douglas Engineering Auditorium (MDEA)
During the 2024 New Graduate Student Orientation, there will be:

Welcome & words from the Faculty Director
Staff Introductions
Meet-and-Greet with the current and new cohort
Informal reception for all MECPS students, faculty, staff, and IAB

2024 MECPS Trail Mixer
2024-10-19 08:00 - 17:00
During the 2024 MECPS Trail Mixer, there will be:

2.5 mile hike with scenic views
Connecting with industry, faculty, TAs, and Staff
Presenting new MECPS swag
Group picture

2024 MECPS Mini Pre-Townhall
2024-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 | ISEB 1200
During the 2024 MECPS Mini Pre-Townhall, there will be:

Resource information and reminders from the Grad Advisor (office hours/labs, time management, communication, and traveling abroad during the school year)
Sharing of experiences by students who have completed their summer internships
Discussion of extracurricular activities: MECPS planned and student-planned with MECPS support
Q&A, feedback, and other topics brought up by students

Activate to Captivate Workshop
2024-11-20 11:00 - 11:50 | PSCB 210
During the Activate to Captivate workshop led by speaker Bri McWhorter, there will be:

A presentation on how to overcome nerves and craft an effective introduction
Vocal techniques to bring your content to life
Tips to minimize filler words and strengthen your message

2024 MECPS Sunset Soirée
2024-11-22 08:00 - 17:00
During the 2024 MECPS Sunset Soirée, there will be:

Time to relax and enjoy
Sandwiches, water/sodas, chips, and cookies
A bonfire to bid farewell to our graduating cohort

2024 MECPS Fall Townhall
2024-12-03 14:00 - 15:00 | ISEB Auditorium 1010, Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92697, United States
During the MECPS Fall Townhall, there will be:

Updates based on feedback from the Mini Pre-Townhall.
Information on core and elective course sign-ups for the new cohort.
Guidance on preparing for finals and graduation for all students.
Opportunities for more student feedback and discussion.

2024 MECPS Symposium
2024-12-05 08:00 - 17:00 | ISEB Auditorium 1010, Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92697, United States
During the 2024 MECPS Symposium, there will be:

Capstone Project Presentations (Class of 2024)
Toast and Congratulations
Poster and Prototype Presentations
Meet-and-Greet with Industry Representatives
Best Project Award

Activate to Captivate Workshop
2025-02-03 11:00 - 12:00
During the Activate to Captivate workshop led by speaker Bri McWhorter, there will be:

A presentation on interview tips, including crafting personal and team pitches
Strategies for preparing stories and outlining answers to avoid rambling
Techniques on how to effectively reveal information via PPT

MECPS Picnic Palooza
2025-02-22
During the MECPS Picnic Palooza, there will be:

Potluck-style beach gathering.
Time to relax and enjoy.
An opportunity to network and connect with peers, faculty, industry advisors and staff.

Marvell Info Session
2025-02-27 10:30 - 11:30
During the Marvell Info Session, there will be:

Marvell representatives.
Insightful details about the company and potential summer internship opportunities.
An opportunity to network.
Light refreshments provided for attendees.

2025 MECPS Winter Town Hall
2025-03-10
During the MECPS Winter Town Hall, there will be:

Spring course planning
Final capstone matching
Student feedback and discussion
Informal team building activity
Light refreshments

Mock Interview Week
2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-05-14 17:00
During the Mock Interview Week, there will be:

Industry professionals.
Valuable insight to sharpen your interview skills.
An opportunity to network.
Refreshments provided for attendees.

Enhancing LinkedIn Profiles and Job Search Strategies
2025-05-19
During the Enhancing LinkedIn Profiles and Job Search Strategies workshop led by speaker Maksim Giljen, there will be:

Discussions on improving LinkedIn profiles for higher job consideration
Strategies for finding engineering-related job opportunities
Tailoring profiles for engineering-related careers

2025 MECPS Spring Town Hall
2025-05-21
During the MECPS Spring Town Hall, there will be:

Student Feedback and Comments
Feedback Follow-Up Discussion
Student Program Costs Survey
Fall Course Planning
Follow-Up Professional Development Activity
Light Refreshments

Activate to Captivate Workshop
2025-05-28
During the Activate to Captivate workshop led by speaker Bri McWhorter, there will be:

A presentation on leadership and team collaboration tips, including how to delegate with confidence
Strategies for asking for feedback effectively
Techniques on how to communicate with clarity

2025 New Graduate Student Orientation
2025-09-24
During the 2025 New Graduate Student Orientation, there will be:

Welcome incoming class 2025-26
Presentation about expectations for programs
Meet-and-greet with current students, faculty, industry representatives, and staff
Light refreshments

2025 MECPS Information Session I
2025-11-03 08:00 - 09:00
During the MECPS Virtual Information Session I (8:00–9:00 a.m. PST), there will be:

An overview of application requirements and important deadlines
Guidance on how to apply to the MECPS program
Time to ask questions and connect with our team
Register here: Morning Session

2025 MECPS Information Session II
2025-11-03 17:00 - 18:00
During the MECPS Virtual Information Session II (5:00–6:00 p.m. PST), there will be:

An overview of application requirements and important deadlines
Guidance on how to apply to the MECPS program
Time to ask questions and connect with our team
Register here: Evening Session

2025 MECPS Sunset Soirée
2025-11-21 08:00 - 17:00
During the 2025 MECPS Sunset Soirée, there will be:

Time to relax and enjoy
Light refreshments
A bonfire to bid farewell to our graduating cohort

2025 MECPS Fall Town Hall
2025-11-26 17:00 - 18:00
During the MECPS Fall Town Hall, there will be:

Grad Advisor resources & reminders
Summer internship experiences
Extracurricular activities discussion
Student Q&A & feedback
Final degree paperwork information
Light Refreshments

2025 MECPS Symposium
2025-12-05
During the 2025 MECPS Symposium, there will be:

Capstone Project Presentations (Class of 2025)
Toast and Congratulations
Poster and Prototype Presentations
Meet-and-Greet with Industry Representatives
Best Project Award

2026 MECPS Information Session I
2026-01-21 08:00 - 09:00 | https://uci.zoom.us/meeting/register/sOfwQ4m-TXmhkhKyzo4mbg

2026 MECPS Information Session II
2026-01-21 17:00 - 18:00 | https://uci.zoom.us/meeting/register/K9S6R9tvRdSg0iM-8fjBwA

2026 MECPS Winter Town Hall
2026-02-19
During the MECPS Winter Town Hall, there will be:

Spring course planning
Review ECPS 294 requirements
Discuss MECPS Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Student feedback and discussion
Light refreshments

2026 MECPS Picnic Palooza
2026-03-20
During the MECPS Picnic Palooza, there will be:

Potluck-style at the park
Time to relax and enjoy
Fun team building activity
An opportunity to network and connect with peers, faculty, industry advisors and staff
Light refreshments

2026 MECPS x WICS UCI
2026-04-20 18:00 - 20:00
During the 2026 MECPS x WICS UCI event, there will be:

MECPS information session
Presentation by Professor Peter Burke on ECPS 295: Drones
Presentation and demonstrations by Professor Mohammad Al Faruque, including a humanoid robot and a robot dog
Tour of Professor Mohammad Al Faruque’s lab
Opportunity to network and connect with MECPS faculty and staff
Light refreshments provided
