Ways to Engage On Campus
Thank you for your interest in recruiting the Jackson School of Geosciences students!
We offer a variety of ways for employers to connect with undergraduate and graduate students at the Jackson School of Geosciences throughout the year. Some opportunities are free, while others may require a fee. Below is an overview of our engagement options:
Annual Events
These events occur yearly and provide broad exposure to our students: A formal registration period happens for each of these events. Make sure we have your contact information!
Texas Geosciences Career Fair (Fall only): A premier recruiting event for geoscience students at UT Austin, connecting them with employers from energy, environmental, and geotechnical industries for job and internship opportunities.
Industry Night (Spring only): A networking event that brings together geoscience students and industry professionals to discuss career paths, industry trends, and job opportunities in a more informal setting.
UT-Austin Quant Night (Fall and Spring): A biannual event where graduate students with strong quantitative skills explore career opportunities in data science, finance, energy analytics, and other industries that value quantitative expertise.
Custom Employer Engagement Opportunities
The following activities can be scheduled at your convenience and are free of charge:
Lobby Day / Jackson School Employer Spotlight
Connect with students in the Holland Family Student Center during peak hours (11 AM–2 PM).
Engage with students between class changes in an informal setting.
Employer Information Sessions (On-Campus GEO Spaces)
Held in the evening (recommended start time: 5 PM, duration: ~1 hour).
Employers are responsible for refreshments if desired.
Daytime sessions tend to have lower student attendance.
Employer Information Sessions (TCE / Career Success Office)
Suitable for employers who don’t require a GEO-specific location.
Evening sessions generally have better attendance than daytime sessions.
Mock Interviews, Informational Interviews, & Coffee Chats
Scheduled between 9 AM–3 PM.
A great way to connect with students in a casual, low-pressure setting.
Externship Host
Host your company as a site for students to visit for a day or half a day.
Happens during student’s winter break.
When reaching out to us, please specify the activity you’d like to arrange. We look forward to helping you identify the best engagement opportunities for your company. Let us know your interests, and we’ll handle the details!