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Highlight Event: SciTech Week-The Revolution

SciTech Week 2026 Sponsors

Lowe's (Platinum)

John Deere (Gold)

Vanguard (Blue)

Rockwell Automation (Blue)

Pfizer (Blue)

Duke Energy (Sliver)

ZS Consulting (Silver)

LabCorp (Silver)

Fidelity (Bronze)

NetApp (Sliver)

Stryker (Bronze)

Carolina Biological (Silver)

Naval Nuclear Lab

SciTech Week Career & Graduate School Expo Participants

Lowe's

Duke Energy

Vanguard

Pfizer

Rockwell Automation

ZS Consulting

Stryker

Fidelity

NetApp

Carolina Biological

FS360

Syngenta

BVCC

Northwestern University

NCAT AST PhD Program

Mass Mutual

SciTech Week Special Guests & Speakers

Innovation Challenge

*Speaker-Kwame Molden-Co-Founder and President of Springbreak (SPGBK)

CoST Talks

*Lowe's- Kenneth Carter & Branden Coleman-Topic: The Evolution of Product Management in the Era of AI

*Lowe's- Kalifa Oliver-Topic: Storytelling with Data

*ZS Consulting-Mark McManus-Topic:Beyond Traditional Consulting: Innovation, Product, and AI at ZS

Closeout

*Keynote Speaker- Kalifa Oliver- Lowe's

Participating High Schools

*Carver High School

*Eastern Guilford High School

*STEM Early College

*North Forsyth High School

SciTech Week Event Descriptions & Registration Information

Opening Breakfast (Monday, March 23 from 8-8:45am in Student Center 385): The SciTech Week Opening Breakfast is our brief SciTech Week kickoff. This event will formally introduce the week's theme, The Revolution, and set the tone for the week with Innovation Lightning Rounds, a message from our Dean, and breakfast! Attire: business casual. Be sure to register!

Opening Breakfast Registration Link.

Career & Graduate School Expo (Monday, March 23 from 9am-1pm in Deese Ballroom):

The Career & Graduate School Expo is a SciTech Week staple offering an intimate opportunity to engage with companies and/or graduate schools about their current and/or future roles. This year, one of our companies will bring innovation demos happening in their industry! A list of companies and the majors they look for is forthcoming. Attending this event is a perfect way to network and practice engaging with companies in an intimate setting. Attire: business casual. No registration is required.

Innovation Challenge (Monday, March 23 from 5-7:30pm in Smith Hall 2014):

This highly anticipated SciTech Week event honors and promotes The College of Science and Technology’s spirit of innovation. After first round eliminations, our top five teams (comprised of 2-5 undergraduate or undergraduate/graduate teams) go toe to toe for the top spot. Teams present their innovations to a panel of corporate and academic judges, showcasing their creativity, ingenuity, and teamwork. Come support your peers as they battle it out! This event also has a keynote speech component featuring one of CoST's very own alumni innovators. You don't want to miss this. Food will be served! Be sure to register!

Innovation Challenge Registration Link

Research Fair (Tuesday, March 24 from 9:30-11am in Deese Ballroom):

30 undergraduate and graduate CoST students will present their research through poster presentations. Come out to learn about the revolutionary research taking place in The College of Science and Technology. This event continues to grow in popularity, and you don't want to miss it! No registration is required. Be sure to register!

Department Day (Wednesday, March 25 at Various Times):

SciTech Week is for everyone: current students, faculty, staff, alumni, corporate partners, and the community. Each department will hold events showcasing their work and disciplines. Check with your department for more information and/or volunteer opportunities.

CoST Talks (Concurrent Sessions) (Thursday, March 26 from 4-5pm in Merrick Hall):

Each concurrent session is facilitated by a corporate partner on a topic of choice in line with The Revolution theme (see below). Attire: business casual. Snacks served. Register to attend. CoST Talks Registration Link

Session 1 (presented by Lowe's in Merrick Hall 123): The Evolution of Product Management in the Era of AI
1. The evolution of Product Management in the era of AI marks a shift from traditional feature delivery to the orchestration of intelligent, interconnected systems. As AI accelerates build cycles and automates analysis, PMs are no longer constrained by engineering capacity but by the strategic decisions of what should be created. Modern Product Managers must now think as system architects to designing workflows that sense, decide, and act across an organization. This requires new competencies in automation design, governance, model interpretation, and cross-system alignment. The unit of value has transformed from isolated features to end‑to‑end intelligent workflows that generate measurable outcomes. Ultimately, the PM’s role becomes one of orchestrating humans and machines to create scalable, enterprise-wide impact.
Session 2 (presented by Lowe's in Merrick Hall 124): Storytelling with Data
1. In today’s data-driven organizations, technical skills alone are no longer enough. The real differentiator is the ability to tell a story with data. This session will explore how professionals in technology and analytics can transform insights into narratives that drive action, influence leaders, and elevate their visibility. Participants will learn practical techniques for communicating data effectively and why storytelling has become a critical career advantage, especially for emerging talent seeking to stand out in a highly technical field.
Session 3 (presented by ZS Consulting in Merrick Hall 223): Beyond Traditional Consulting: Innovation, Product, and AI at ZS
1. Join Mark as he shares his unique career path at ZS and offers a look into some of the firm’s fastest-growing and most innovative areas. In this session, Mark will discuss his background and his role working closely with the product team, with a focus on user experience and building solutions that deliver real impact. He’ll also highlight the exciting work ZS is doing in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Students will gain insight into how skills and knowledge developed during their undergraduate studies can translate into real-world applications and evolving career opportunities in consulting, product development, and AI-driven innovation.

Alumni Panels (Thursday, March 26 from 5:15-6:30pm in NSB 115 and Smith Hall 2014):

Our alumni panel is returning to SciTech Week 2026 by popular demand. Who better to keep it real while sharing about their work and personal journeys than our very own alum. Come engage in a conversation about how science and technology is revolutionizing their industries and/or personal lives. These panels also serve as encouragement to stay the course in pursuing STEM. There is a panel comprised of all men panelists and a panel comprised of all women panelists; any student is welcome to attend the session of their choice. Register for this event. Alumni Panel Registration Link

Panel 1 (NSB 115) comprised of all men panelists from Vanguard, Rockwell Automation, NetApp, Naval Nuclear Lab, and Chick-fil-A
Panel 2 (Smith Hall 2014) comprised of women panelists from Lowe's, Pfizer, Labcorp, Duke Energy, and Carolina Biological Company

SciTech Week Closeout (Thursday, March 26 from 6:45-8:30pm in Student Center 385):

The SciTech Week Closeout Mixer puts a book end to a week full of events. Attendees will enjoy a dynamic keynote speaker (Dr. Kalifa Oliver) who will give a speech about your personal branding. Attendees will also enjoy delicious food catered by Luxe Soulfood & Cocktails, great music, and networking/fellowship. This event continues to grow in popularity! Attire: business casual. Register today.

SciTech Week Closeout Registration Link

Young Scientists & Technologists Day (Friday, March 27 from 10am-2pm in various locations):

We look forward to approximately 200 high school students joining us to explore the applications of science and technology through hands-on demonstrations led by student orgs, faculty, and/or corporate partners. Volunteer opportunities for this event are currently filled.

Community Engagement

Summer Camps

The Office of Student Success will host summer camps that will provide middle & high school students, as well as current CoST Aggies, an opportunity to engage in instruction and activities that will enhance their STEM knowledge and experience. The goal is to provide students with the necessary tools and resources that will aid in their overall academic success.

Community Service Projects

One main focus for the college is to expose our students to opportunities to develop into a well-rounded student. The college eagerly encourages every student to participate in community service projects that will enhance their STEM journey.

College Engagement

Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series

The COST Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series was created to share with students, faculty and researchers the academic and real-world insight of prominent scholars who have excelled in their given STEM fields. The Lecture Series aims to highlight North Carolina A&T’s bright students and research as well as establish connections outside the university.

Innovation Challenges

Innovation Challenges are done to inspire students to think outside the box to resolve real life issues in innovative ways. The college partners with different industry partners to allow students a platform to network with experts in the STEM world and to gain insight from professionals. Students work in teams to deliberate a design that will produce best results based on given prompts and a certain timeline to prepare to present. Prizes are won. Knowledge and experience is gained.

Lobby Days

Lobby Days for the College of Science & Technology will be held regularly to ensure students get direct access to industry leaders and learn of the experiential opportunities the STEM world has to offer. Students are encouraged to participate in these events and gain valuable experience by: Networking with industry professionals, Having(developing) a current professional resume, Gaining critical insight into STEM roles within companies and corporations relevant to their majors and personal goals.

Lunch & Learns

As a way to connect companies with our students, the college will host a series of Lunch-n-Learns where industry partners create an intimate environment and allow students to learn about the company and current opportunities. Company's sponsor lunch for all guest students to help create a great Aggie Pride experience.

Workshops & Seminars

The Office of Student Success, along with faculty throughout each department, will host different workshops and seminars that are geared towards academic and professional excellence. Each event will have well qualified leaders that can help groom this next generation of STEM leaders.

Annual SciTeck Week

The College of Science & Technology will host its annual SciTech Week. This is a time when middle, high school and college students inveteracy and celebrate all the STEM has to offer. Students will get an opportunity to connect with faculty & staff, student organization leaders, and industry professionals. This week long event will include:

Young Scientists & Technologists Day
Career & Graduate School Expo
Innovation Challenge
Explore IT Day (CST Department)
CoST Department Day
Alumni Panel Discussions
Research Fair

Student Forums

Each semester, the College of Science and Technology hosts student/faculty forums. The forums provide CoST student a platform and space to express their thoughts, questions, and concerns about the academic school year and their experiences with CoST-based courses and instructors/advisors. CoST faculty and staff are encouraged to participate so that the needs of the students can be addressed in a timely manner.