🤖 LET THE ROBOT BATTLES BEGIN! ⚙️
Laney College's Introduction to Engineering students have been hard at work building and programming their robots, and now it's time to put them to the test!
Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition as students showcase their engineering, coding and problem-solving skills in two exciting challenges:
🥊 LEGO SumoBot Competition (1 vs. 1)
Watch student-built robots go head-to-head in a robot wrestling showdown!
⚽ VEX Robot Soccer Competition (2 vs. 2)
See teams of robots compete on the pitch!
📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 3:30PM – 5:30PM
📍 Laney College Quad, outside the new Engineering Lab (B-260)
Stop by anytime during the competition to cheer on our students and see their creativity and engineering skills in action!
All are welcome!
Women in Engineering Panel at Laney College
In recognition of Women's Achievement Month, Laney College's Student Employment Services Center, in partnership with the MESA Program, will host a Women in Engineering Panel Discussion featuring engineers from leading Bay Area organizations.
Hear directly from professionals at BART 🚇, the Port of Oakland ⚓, Penumbra 🏥, and McGuire and Hester 🏢 as they share their career journeys, insights into the engineering field, and advice for students interested in STEM careers. 🎓💪
📅 March 24, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Laney Quad
🍿 Free snacks will be provided, including corn dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, and refreshments! 🌭🍭
Calling All Peralta Students! Interested in a career in electronics or building controls?
Schneider Electric is coming to Laney College for a special Recruiting Presentation!
Thursday, July 31st
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Laney College – Room TBD
Discover career opportunities with one of the world’s most sustainable companies — Schneider Electric (#1 in the Global 100)!
Don’t miss this chance to explore your future in a high-impact, high-growth industry.
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/SchneiderElectricPathway
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Curious about scientific research? Interested in a career in STEM?
The Electronics & Engineering Club invites you to attend the Annual E&E Research Panel!
Lawrence Berkeley Lab researchers, Armando Casillas (Engineer), Kasra Nowrouzi (Physicist), and Julie Bobyock (Communication Specialist) will share their research and career expertise!
Date: Thursday April 25th, 2024
The Laney College Engineering Dept. is hosting a Women in STEM panel
March 20th 4:00pm-5:00pm in D-200.
Panelists will discuss their experiences as women working in STEM fields.
All students are welcome to attend!
Panelists include:
- Kyla Oh - Math instructor at Laney College and former patent and trademark attorney
- Rachel Walker - Senior Software Engineer at Binti Inc
- Maria Padilla - Engineer for the County of Marin and former Laney College student
- Staci Lewis - Marine Protected Area Network Manager at the California Ocean Protection Council
