Fest is a wonderful place to connect with peers, faculty, and industry professionals. Many companies attend the event seeking potential candidates, which means participating could lead to your next career opportunity.<\/p>\n
Creating a poster or preparing a presentation hones various skills. Explaining your project and answering questions for an audience with diverse backgrounds helps improve your oral communication abilities and deepened your understanding of your work.<\/p>\n
FEST offers a platform to showcase your research findings to students, faculty, staff, and professionals, providing an opportunity to highlight your contributions to the field.<\/p>\n
Presenting at conferences is a crucial aspect of professional growth, and all participants at NAU FEST will receive valuable feedback to further refine their research.<\/p>\n
Even if you are not pursuing a research career, presenting at a research conference is beneficial. Studies show that 87% of employers prefer hiring recent graduates with research experience. Make sure to highlight your participation at the FEST on your resume or graduate school applications. Need guidance on how to do this? Visit Career Development<\/a> for assistance in showcasing your achievements effectively.<\/p>\n\nContact the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n