IT Alumni Society
With nearly 7,000 members worldwide, the IT Alumni Society (ITAS)
is one of the most successful alumni societies at the University
of Minnesota. ITAS members share a common mission—to cultivate
a community dedicated to advancing education, science, and technology.
The society's award-winning programs
connect IT alumni with the University and each other as they build
relationships among the University community, students, industry,
and the public.
IT Mentor Program
The Institute of Technology Mentor
Program matches current science and engineering students with
professionals in technical fields. These volunteer mentors help
students prepare for the transition from the academic environment
to the professional world.
Science & Technology Banquet
The S&T Banquet,
an annual fund-raising and networking event, features nationally
recognized keynote speakers and benefits IT scholarship fund.
Public lectures
The IT Public
Lecture Series brings distinguished scholars to campus to discuss
the impact of science and technology on our culture.
Local and national alumni events
Alumni enjoy social and networking
events
in Minnesota and across the country.
K-12 outreach
Through its K-12
outreach programs ITAS encourages students to develop an interest
in science and technology. The society also provides connections
to other scientific and technical education outreach programs in
the community.
Legislative Network
Through the Legislative Network, ITAS and other alumni groups
promote the University and its budget request to the state legislature.
Young Professional Series (YPS)
The Young Professional Series provides networking and professional development opportunities for recent Institute of Technology graduates designed for professionals in the early stages of their careers.
For more information about ITAS programs contact Liz Stadther at
612-626-1802 or itas@umn.edu.
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