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BME Appoints a Student Career Planning and Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Please watch for events in her BME Career Pathways Bulletins, event emails, and BME Community Connections.

BME staff member Karen Gates has transitioned into the role of BME Student Career Planning and Alumni Engagement Coordinator. She brings her demonstrated expertise and accomplishments to this exciting area, particularly her dedication to coaching, alumni and industry engagement, and student success. Her areas of responsibility include:

  • Advises and counsels students concerning employment opportunities, resources, and careers.
  • Coordinates workshops, info sessions, and outreach programs. 
  • Seeks and advertises job/internship/co-op postings and opportunities.
  • Manages alumni engagement activities

Karen is organizing the Fall BME Career Fair, Employer Information Sessions, the BME Alumni/Homecoming Luncheon with The BME Exchange, 30-Minute Alumni/Student Mentoring, and more. Please watch for these and other events in her BME Career Pathways Bulletins, event emails, and BME Community Connections.

To discuss anything student career or alumni related, please contact Karen directly at kagates@umich.edu.

Students – To schedule a career advising meeting, please select an appointment here.