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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Hello students!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">On Friday Nov 7, the College of Science and Engineering will host an opportunity for you to connect with four of our industry partners. The title of the
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">“The Future of Work in the Age of AI.” Registration is free!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">If you are considering a career in the private sector after graduation, I’d strongly encourage you to go, if for no other reason to engage in networking and to see what is
on the mind of potential employers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Space is limited, and you must register in advance. Use the QR code on the attached flyer for more information and to register!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Faculty, I’d encourage you to encourage our students to attend, and perhaps even offer them an excused class absence if they attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#00386C">Dr. Kurtis A. Williams (he/him/his)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F5352"><a href="https://www.tamuc.edu/physics"><span style="color:#0088CE">Department of Physics and Astronomy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F5352">(formerly Texas A&M University-Commmerce)</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#4F5352"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please encourage this event to your students/faculty. It is the first College of Science and Engineering Industry Connect event.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We got 13 registrations in the first day. I need your help to spread the word. Registration is in the e-mail template below. Agenda is attached.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Want to see how <b>AI is shaping the future of work</b>? Join us for
<b>CoSE Industry Connect 2025 – “The Future of Work in the Age of AI”</b> in <b>Paris, TX</b>!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You’ll meet industry leaders from <b>Campbell’s, TxDOT, HWH, and Huhtamaki</b>, enjoy a
<b>free breakfast and lunch</b>, and go on <b>exclusive facility tours</b>.<br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🔹</span> <b>When:</b> November 7 (details are in Agenda)<br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🔹</span> <b>Where:</b> Home2 Suites, Paris, TX<br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🔹</span> <b>Cost:</b> FREE for students!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Click here to sign up</b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Let’s explore how AI is transforming careers — and your future.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#00386C">Dr. Burchan Aydin<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#4F5352">Department Head, Associate Professor</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#4F5352"><a href="https://www.tamuc.edu/engineering-and-technology/"><span style="color:#0088CE">Engineering and Technology</span></a> | AG/ET, 213<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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