On Saturday, October 25, IGC students gathered at SUNY Korea for the Fall 2025 IGC STEM Career Map. The event took place in Academic Building B, bringing together experts from a variety of STEM fields to share their experiences, insights, and advice with students. It featured talks from professionals representing key industries, including AI and Data Computing, Sustainability and Green Technology, Bio and Health Technology, Process and Quality Engineering, and Robotics and Smart Systems. The event offered students a valuable opportunity to explore different STEM career paths and satisfy their curiosity by engaging directly with the speakers through questions and discussions.
The program began with lunch and refreshments and included two tracks for different academic levels. Track A ran from 1:00 to 2:50 p.m. for freshmen and sophomores, while Track B took place from 3:00 to 4:50 p.m. for juniors and seniors. Students chose the field of their interest and had the opportunity to interact with specialists from leading STEM companies including LG AI Research, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Biologics, SK Hynix, and LivsMed. During their talks, the speakers shared their backgrounds, professional experiences, and the unique challenges and insights from their respective industries.
Overall, the Fall 2025 IGC STEM Career Map proved to be a meaningful and inspiring event. Students left with clearer goals, a deeper understanding of their future career paths, and strong ambition to pursue their passions in the STEM fields.
Written by Student Reporter, Temirlan Gubashev (Temirlan.gubashev@stonybrook.edu)
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