Friday, February 27, 2026 | 3:30-5:30 PM
Sears think[box], 1st Floor
Hosted by the Office of the Provost, in partnership with the Career Fair, Center for Career Success, the Corporate Engagement Center and the Undergraduate Research Office
This invite-only event is hosted in conjunction with the Career Fair to streamline industry partner engagement while maximizing exposure to CWRU’s interdisciplinary undergraduate talent. Employers can engage with students in multiple formats—informal table networking and formal, curated presentations—across a single afternoon.
The event highlights outstanding undergraduate junior and senior students from all majors and connects them with leading employers. Twenty selected students present a fast-paced, one-slide pitch on their research and career goals, followed by a networking reception with industry partners.
Students: Showcase Your Research. Elevate Your Future.
Selected students will showcase the talent behind their research and career goals, gain a high-impact leadership experience for your resume, connect with top employers for job and internship opportunities, and compete for cash prizes recognizing excellence and impact.
Applications have now closed. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest!
Industry Partners: Engage, Discover, Connect
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Engage with Talent – Connect with CWRU’s top interdisciplinary undergraduate juniors and seniors, all in one streamlined afternoon aligned with the Career Fair.
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Discover Emerging Leaders – Meet high-potential students showcasing the talent behind their research and career goals through fast-paced, one-slide pitches designed to highlight innovation, communication skills, and real-world impact.
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Connect with Opportunity – Build meaningful relationships with future interns and employees while maximizing exposure across disciplines.
Post Event Highlights
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Undergraduate Student Showcase. The event photos are now available here: https://crimsonowlmedia.pixieset.com/ugstudentshowcasespr26/
Employer partners also voted on the cash prize awards recognizing excellence in presentation, impact, and communication. Congratulations to our winners:
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First Place: Tiger Newman
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Second Place: Kanthi Karumbunathan & Sophia Dasko
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Third Place: Eemaan Maryam Khan, Michelle Ziying Yu & Justus Badu
