Future Forward
Project Description
Future Forward is a student-led speaker series that helps students and families explore careers and industries. Each month, a guest professional talks about their field, their career path, and what it takes to get there, followed by time for questions from the audience.
Seminars are held virtually on Zoom and are open to students, parents, and anyone curious about what comes after high school. We plan at least six monthly sessions and may add more.
Seminar Format
About 60 to 75 minutes
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Introduction (about 5 min)
A student host introduces the speaker and topic. -
Guest Presentation (about 40 min)
Industry overview, career journey, and advice for students. -
Q&A (about 10 min)
Attendees ask questions through the Zoom chat.
Upcoming Seminar
Speaker Name: TBA
Industry: TBA
Date and Time
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About the Talk
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About the Speaker
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Upcoming Sessions
Speakers and dates will be posted here as they are confirmed.
- November Speaker TBA
- December Speaker TBA
Past Seminars
Dr. Peter Ventzek: Get to Know the Semiconductor Industry
September 26, 2026. Dr. Peter Ventzek, Fellow at Tokyo
Electron America, Inc., explained how artificial intelligence
and advanced computing are driving a boom in the semiconductor
industry, the role of chip manufacturing and equipment, and
shared insights from his career in microelectronics.
Record and presentation link: TBA
Mr. Scott Stransky: Cyber Risk
October 24, 2026. Mr. Scott Stransky, a cybersecurity expert,
discussed the his job in the cyber risk industry, how math and
computer science play into his career, and advice for high
school students.
Seminar recording link:
Watch the recording
Presentation link:
View the presentation
Team Members
Project Chair
Eric Gu
Members
Stephen Yang, Julie Yin, William Zhu, Shaoyu Wang, Daniel Liu, Serena Gao