ICME Career Forum Information for Organizations
OVERVIEW
The ICME Career Forum is a Stanford networking and recruiting event custom-tailored for ICME partner organizations and students. Like no other career event offered on campus, the career forum is designed to introduce you and your organization to qualified PhD and MS candidates from ICME, Department of Statistics, PhD students of affiliated faculty through networking and a full day of interviews. The career forum connects your organization with the diversity of talented Stanford students in a relaxed and intimate setting that you won't find at large-scale career fairs.
We’re excited to continue offering multiple opportunities to engage with students:
- Organization Presentations or Activities - Companies are invited to host onsite or offsite activities prior to the career forum. Popular formats include tech talks, office tours, networking mixers, and Q&A sessions that offer students a deeper look into your work and culture.
- Pre-Scheduled Interviews via Matching Algorithm - Participating organizations can participate in pre-scheduled interviews through our matching algorithm allowing you to meet students whose skills and interests closely match your hiring needs.
- Company Open Houses - Organizations may also host informal open houses on the day of the career forum giving students the opportunity to drop in, learn more about your teams, and explore current projects in a casual conversational setting.
Questions or Interested in Participating?
For questions or to express interest in participating, please contact Tanya Schornack, ICME Program Manager of Affiliates & Career Services, at tschorna@stanford.edu.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
LOCATION & PARKING
- Where is the ICME Career Forum located?
The event will take place at the Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center, located at 475 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA 94305. The check-in area is in the Huang Foyer, situated in the basement. [View map] - Where should I park?
Visitor parking is available in designated areas on the Stanford campus. The closest parking options are:- Via Ortega Garage (285 Panama St) — at the corner of Via Ortega and Panama Street.
Roble Field Garage — entrance on Via Ortega between Panama St. and Santa Teresa Street.
Please note that all visitor parking payments are contactless and managed through ParkMobile. Please see the Stanford Transportation website for additional details on how to purchase visitor parking.
- What's the best drop-off location if I'm taking a taxi or ride-hailing service?
The best location to direct drivers to for rideshare/drop-off/pickup is the Stanford Oval roundabout (20 Palm Dr, Stanford, CA 94305).
ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION
- How many teams can I bring for scheduled interviews?
Affiliate members can bring up to two teams, with each team consisting of up to three people. If additional interview spaces are available, they will be offered to participating organizations on a first-come, first-served basis. - Can a different department from my organization attend the event?
Yes, you can bring another department as one of the two teams allowed for your organization. - What is the purpose of the open houses at the ICME Career Forum, and how do they differ from scheduled interviews?
The ICME Career Forum offers selected organizations the opportunity to host an open house, separate from scheduled interviews. This setting allows students and organizations to meet and interact casually, providing a chance to learn more about the company. - Can I host a information or activity?
We welcome organizations to connect with students in a range of formats—whether that’s through an info session, interactive activity, technical talk, or something more creative. Share your ideas with us, and we’ll help coordinate the logistics and scheduling. Sessions can be scheduled between Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (excluding the weekend), during one of the following time slots: 12–1 PM, 3–4 PM, 4–5 PM, or 5–6 PM. What happens during the networking breakfast?
During the networking breakfast, representatives from participating organizations will be stationed at standing tables labeled with their company names. This setup makes it easy for students to find and engage with representatives, while also giving organizations the opportunity to identify promising candidates—including those who may not have a prescheduled interview.