STEM Career Day
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Reich College of Education 124ABC
Registration Required — Register on Handshake
BOONE, N.C. — Ready to jumpstart your career and connect with top North Carolina STEM employers without leaving Boone? Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences and its STEM departments — Biology, Chemistry and Fermentation Science, Computer Science, Geological and Environmental Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics and Astronomy — will host the first STEM Career Day on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Reich College of Education 124ABC. The event is supported by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and App State's Career Development Center.
Students will have opportunities to present flash talks and posters, attend industry panel discussions, and meet employers from biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, environmental consulting, sustainable energy, medical technology, agriculture, defense, finance, and other STEM‑related fields. Industry representatives from across North Carolina will be on campus throughout the day to connect with undergraduate and graduate students.
The schedule is as follows:
8:30–9:00 a.m. — Check In (RCOE 124ABC)
9:00–10:15 a.m. — Student Flash Talks & Networking (RCOE 124A)
9:00–10:15 a.m. — Student Posters & Networking (RCOE 124BC)
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Industry Panels (RCOE 124ABC)
1:30–3:30 p.m. — Company Exhibition and Networking (RCOE 124ABC)
The event is free and open to current students, faculty, and invited guests. Student registration is required — students should register in advance for each session they plan to attend on Handshake.
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About the College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Appalachian State University is home to 17 academic departments, two centers, and one residential college. These units span the humanities and the social, mathematical, and natural sciences. CAS aims to develop a distinctive identity built upon our university's strengths, traditions and locations. The college’s values lie not only in service to the university and local community, but through inspiring, training, educating, and sustaining the development of its students as global citizens. More than 6,800 student majors are enrolled in the college. As the college is also largely responsible for implementing App State’s general education curriculum, it is heavily involved in the education of all students at the university, including those pursuing majors in other colleges. Learn more about CAS
About the Career Development Center
The Career Development Center at Appalachian State University supports the mission of the university and its Division of Student Affairs in developing lifelong learners and leaders by engaging and challenging students within a culture of care and inclusion. Students who participate in the center’s services are able to identify core values, beliefs, and skills and use them to articulate relatable career goals; acquire transferable skills and relevant experiences for future professional endeavors; and utilize resources that are available to gain experiential learning opportunities and cultivate professional networks. Learn more about the Career Development Center
About the North Carolina Biotechnology Center
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech) is a private, nonprofit organization that advances life science economic development across North Carolina. Through funding, workforce development, business support, and strategic partnerships, NCBiotech helps transform research discoveries into products, companies, and careers that benefit communities throughout the state. Its work supports innovation, commercialization, education, and industry growth, contributing to North Carolina’s position as a global leader in the life sciences. Learn more about NCBiotech
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Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences and its STEM departments — Biology, Chemistry and Fermentation Science, Computer Science, Geological and Environmental Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics and Astronomy — will host the first STEM Career Day on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Reich College of Education 124ABC.