About
The mission of ECE AMP is to support current ECE students in career options, networking guidance, and obtaining a growth mindset.
We want to successfully transition our students into a career, graduate school, or simply provide them with college guidance.
Alumni,
We are looking for professionals from industry, academia, and government. We encourage all backgrounds and experiences to join in!
Students,
If you’re looking to connect with an alumni or are simply looking for advice and direction, sign up! We want to help you have the best college experience and prepare you for whatever activities you’d like to pursue.
Frequently asked questions
Who can participate in the ECE AMP?
The program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled within the ECE department, and alumni previously affiliated with the ECE department.
When is the deadline to sign up?
The deadline to sign up is October 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST.
How much does the program cost?
The ECE AMP is FREE but restricted to students and alumni affiliated with the ECE department.
Do all students that apply get into the program?
Unfortunately, no. We will try our best to accommodate as many students as possible, however, the number of people we can admit into the program depends on the availability of alumni volunteers that sign up as mentors.
Those that cannot be accommodated this year will receive priority next year. Many of our events are also open to the public.
How long does the program run?
The ECE AMP is a six-month long program that starts in the Fall quarter and ends during the Spring quarter. Out of respect to both mentors and mentees, we ask that all participants at a minimum commit to this time frame, but we also encourage participants to continue the mentor-mentee relationship after the conclusion of the program.
You can expect a minimum time requirement of at least 1-2 meetings per month, lasting from 30 minutes to 1 hour long.
Will the program be in-person?
Participants may choose their preference for an in-person or virtual experience. We will have a mix of in-person and virtual events. This is subject to change based on guidance provided by the University.
Who runs the ECE AMP?
The ECE AMP is a collaboration between the ECE Department and the ECE Alumni Advisory Board.
The AMP Lead for the 2022-2023 AY is Simon Hu and can be reached at ece-amp@ucsd.edu
I want to support the ECE AMP but I can't commit to becoming a mentor. How can I contribute?
We appreciate all alumni participation, even if you cannot commit to being a mentor. We're always looking for alumni to
host and participate in events (e.g., resume reviews, mock interviews, time-management),
assist with planning ECE AMP activities,
provide guidance to students,
and more!
This is just a short list of things you can help with. Please don't hesitate to reach out to ece-amp@ucsd.edu if you want to help the program in any way.
Help! My mentor/mentee hasn't responded to me; what should I do?
Please email ece-amp@ucsd.edu with your name and your mentor/mentee's name.
Here is the timeline and the types of activities we’re planning for this program:
Oct 2021
Sign ups continue to join ECE AMP
Accept Alumni & Students into ECE AMP
Match Pairings Together
Nov 2021
AMP Kick Off Meeting
Have First Pairing Meeting
Dec 2021
Pairing Meetings
Jan 2021
Pairing Meetings
Community Event
Feb 2022
Pairing Meetings
Community Event
March 2022
Pairing Meetings
Community Event
April 2022
Pairing Meetings
Community Event
May 2022
Pairing Meetings
End of Mentorship Program
Definitions:
Pairing Meeting:
This is when mentors and mentees virtually meet with one another to catch up. This should happen about twice a month for 30 minutes to an hour.
Community Event:
We want to ensure that each of you have meaningful conversations and have the chance to meet others in this program. We will host guest speakers and initiate group discussions with the entire community.
We shall discuss various professional and social topics. These events will happen about once a month and are optional.