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Hello SDCT & friends,
We have an exciting opportunity to network with 6 game industry experts at Springboard Your Career in Games and Beyond with the Pros on Feb. 25, immediately following the annual GDAD Career Networking Event. Register for both today!

Thank you to everyone who attended our info session on Nokia's Design Co-Ops with Caroline Rock last Thursday. If you couldn't make it, here's the recording.

Remember, AET students can now apply for two different microgrant opportunities:
Stay safe and warm this week!

Patti & Michaela
patti.burke@austin.utexas.edu
michaela.newman@austin.utexas.edu

FEATURED
Springboard Your Career in Games and Beyond with the Pros

Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6pm CT

Immediately following the annual GDAD Career Networking Event, join us for a meeting with 6 industry experts:

  • Gordon Walton – Art Craft
  • Amber Allen – Double A labs
  • Max Hoberman – Certain Affinity
  • David Kramer – Gensler Experience Design
  • Andrew Ice – Zynga
  • Josh Kinney – Unity
You'll get the opportunity to speak directly with these experts in breakout rooms. Register now and come prepared with questions.

EVENTS
Entrepreneur in Residence Program

The Center for Creative Entrepreneurship brings a new Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program to COFA students with virtual “Office Hours” each month. The program starts Feb. 17-18, but don’t wait to sign up for your spot with one (or more) of the incredible EIRs.
GDAD Career Networking Event

Thursday, Feb. 25 from 4-6pm CT

Announcing the biggest, baddest, boldest career event of the year! The annual Game Development and Design Career Networking Event is coming on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 4-6pm CT. Talk to companies like Gearbox, Wargaming, Zynga, and more, all online!

***Followed by "Springboard Your Career in Games and Beyond with the Pros"
Design Lecture: Sean Lopano

Thursday, Feb. 25 from 6-7pm CT

Our first visiting design lecturer of Spring 2021 is Sean Lopano, freelance creative director and brand consultant.

JOBS 
interns.design — Over 170 paid roles open now!
Grackle HQ — Browse game design industry jobs

OPPORTUNITIES
Apply for an AET Microgrant: Physical Materials

AET students with demonstrable financial need can request up to $150 in physical materials for AET classes (not tools or peripherals). Submit this form to be considered for support.
Apply for an AET Microgrant: Computing Peripherals

AET students with demonstrable financial need can request a mouse, microphone, or webcam to support remote learning. Submit this form to be considered for support.
Apply for an Adobe CC License

SDCT still has a limited number of Adobe CC licenses available for students majoring in Design and AET. They're going fast, so apply today!
Adobe Design Circle Scholarships

Adobe is awarding 10 annual college scholarships up to $25,000 per year up to four years or $100,000. The scholarship is ideal for students pursuing product design or experience design-related careers.

RESOURCES
Nokia Design Co-Ops Info Session

Watch the recording of last week's Nokia Design Co-Ops Info Session with B.F.A. Design alumna Caroline Rock.

NEWS

Where do you want to go?

+ Learn more about Industry Relations:

+ Click here to schedule a virtual meeting with Industry Relations
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