Student Program


Managing Your Digital Presence as a Research Software Engineer

Friday, September 27th, 12:00 to 1:00 PM

Pre-conference workshop - Register Here

In today’s digital landscape, your online presence is more than just a reflection of your professional identity - it’s a powerful tool that can propel your career forward. This workshop is tailored for early career research software engineers who are eager to establish and enhance their digital footprint. Through practical guidance and community led discussions, participants will learn how to create and curate a personal website, optimize their LinkedIn profile, and develop a compelling GitHub or other online portfolio options such as Zenodo. By the end of the session, attendees will have the skills and strategies to build a cohesive and professional online presence that aligns with their career aspirations and showcases their expertise to potential employers, collaborators, and the broader community.

Individuals who participate in this program will be invited to submit screenshots of their digital presence portfolio to be featured during the US-RSE’24 conference poster session.

Student Ice Cream Social

Tuesday, October 15th, 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Wrap up the first conference day experience by joining us at the end of the poster session. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow students and mentors, while also checking in about sessions that day and future sessions.

Mentee/Mentor Lunch

Wednesday, October 16th, 12:00 to 1:00 PM

Mentees and mentors will have a dedicated area to take lunch and converse during the Wednesday lunch hour. Look for the labeled tables for mentees and mentors. Check your email for more information.

Visit to University of New Mexico CARC - Center for Advanced Research Computing

Wednesday, October 16th, 1:00 PM to 2:15pm (Transportation provided)

Meet outside the conference center to take a trip to the University of New Mexico’s Center for Advanced Research Computing. Join us as Matthew Fricke and staff at CARC present and tour the computational facilities that serve the academic community. CARC is an interdisciplinary community that uses computational resources to create new research insights. Learn about the history of research computing and learn about the careers of modern day RSE professionals who enable innovative research at centers like CARC.