Tech is for Everyone

Tech Is for Everyone is a series designed to introduce graduate students from all academic backgrounds to exciting career paths in tech.

Through networking workshops, site visits to top Austin employers and events, and curated resources, students will explore the tech ecosystem, build connections and discover opportunities tailored to their skills.

Upcoming Events

Microsoft Panel Discussion & Networking Event

Event Status

Scheduled

Tuesday September 8, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Microsoft is coming to UT Austin for an invitation-only evening for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Spend the evening with Microsoft business group leaders for a live panel and Q&A, then stay for dedicated networking time with leaders, engineers, PMs, previous interns and recruiters.

Site Visit Networking Prep

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Scheduled

Wednesday September 9, 2026, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classroom C

This event is only for students attending the Microsoft site visit. A networking preparation session designed to help graduate students and postdocs make the most of their upcoming Microsoft site visit. Participants will learn practical strategies for introducing themselves, starting conversations, asking meaningful questions, and building professional connections with Microsoft employees.

Microsoft Site Visit

Event Status

Scheduled

Friday September 11, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Off-Campus

Learn how to ace technical interviews for graduate-level roles in AI and data science, technical program management, software engineering and hardware engineering in this interactive workshop with Microsoft professionals and UT alumni!

OSPOSIUM Open to Work Event

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Scheduled

Thursday September 24, 2026, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) Main Auditorium

Graduate students are invited to participate in the first OSPOSIUM, a UT System-wide meeting to bring together researchers and students for talks, panels, and networking, along with a half day student-focused “Open to Work” workshop.

Ace Your Tech Interviews Led by a Google Product Leader and Exponent

Event Status

Scheduled

Wednesday September 30, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Virtual

Whether you're preparing for product management, technical program management, or engineering management roles, this workshop is your backstage pass to interview success in the tech world. Join us for an interactive session that demystifies the hiring process at top tech companies.

Site Visit Networking Prep

Event Status

Scheduled

Tuesday October 13, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Learn how to network effectively and build meaningful, two-way relationships at an upcoming site visit to Expedia in this interactive workshop with the Office of Career and Life Design!

Expedia Site Visit & Portfolio Building Workshop

Event Status

Scheduled

Friday October 16, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Off-Campus

Expedia welcomes UT Austin advanced degree students for an interactive site visit focused on networking, portfolio-building, and translating academic training into industry impact. Participants will gain insights into the day-to-day work of Expedia professionals, learn how to approach interviews, and explore careers in user experience research and related roles. With a significant presence in Austin, Expedia powers more than 200 travel sites across 70 countries and supports millions of trips each year.

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