Student & Early-Career Program

Student & Early-Career Focused Sessions

RSEs Across Domains

Monday, October 6, 10:30am to 12:00pm

This panel session will delve into the nuances in Research Software Engineers’ experiences across industry, academia, and laboratories, focusing on how each environment shapes funding, benefits, daily work, and career trajectories. Panelists will give brief introductions and then respond to guided questions, followed by an open Q&A. Designed with students and early-career RSEs in mind, the session is open to all.

From First Commit to First Offer: What I Wish I’d Known

Tuesday, October 7, 3:15 - 4:30pm

Join us for a set of talks where Research Software Engineers share the insights they wish they’d had on day one. We’ll cover how to navigate a shifting career landscape, what hiring managers look for, how to survive impostor syndrome, and how to keep code alive long after publication. Each speaker will share years of hindsight into practical advice. Designed with students and early-career RSEs in mind, the session is open to all.

USRSE’25 Mentorship Program

The Mentorship Program pairs students and early career attendees with experienced mentors. There is only one required event for the Mentorship Program, a “Mentor–Mentee Lunch” on Monday, October 6, but pairs are encouraged to stay in touch following the conference. For more information and to participate, please fill out the matching questionnaire by September 21.

USRSE’25 Scavenger Hunt

Join the USRSE’25 Scavenger Hunt designed for students and early-career attendees. Turn every session, speaker meet-up, and hallway chat into a chance to explore the conference in a new way - and for a chance to win prizes!