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Engaged Exchange Panel

Technical Aspects

Impactful Tech Careers: Exploring the Unknown World of "Process Industries"

Friday, October 24, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT
Location: MCCNO 278-282
Close your eyes and imagine a career in tech. Do you see the dark depths of a mine? The blazing fire of a blast furnace? The bustle of a production line? These scenes are not likely to be your first thought, but this panel of leaders in the process industries will explain why it should be. The "process industries" create the things we use every day from phones to cars and all manufactured goods. They’re also key players in the push for net-zero emissions, leveraging cutting-edge digital technologies like AI, automation, and data analytics. This session will explore how technology is revolutionizing these industries and creating exciting career opportunities with: a behind-the-scenes look at working in the process industries and how digitalization is shaping the future, stories from leaders who have become global business and tech pioneers, and insights on how you can make a lasting impact on the planet.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the process industries and their importance to society.
  • Discuss how digital technologies optimize energy use in industrial sector.
  • Evaluate interest in careers in process industries.