2024 Careers in Transportation Information Session
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 30th, 4 PM – 5:30 PM ET
Location: Initiative on Cities | 75 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215
Join the Boston University Initiative on Cities and City Planning & Urban Affairs Program for our annual Careers in Transportation Information Session! This session provides a direct venue for students and aspiring entrants interested in transportation and transportation-adjacent work to connect directly with senior leaders in the transportation field. The session is designed for students to learn more about internships and full-time employment opportunities in transit. In past Careers in Transportation information sessions, students who have attended were able to secure employment. Students of all backgrounds and studies are encouraged to join!
Refreshments will be provided.
Speakers
- MassDOT: David Mohler, Executive Director of Planning
- City of Boston, Boston Streets Cabinet: Vineet Gupta, Director of Transportation Policy and Planning
- U.S. DOT’s Volpe Center: Luisa Paiewonsky, Director of Infrastructure Systems and Technology
- MBTA: Lynsey Heffernan, Assistant GM for Policy & Strategic Planning
- Boston MPO: Tegin Teich, Executive Director, Central Transportation Planning Staff for the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization
- HNTB (private sector): Andrew Brennan, Vice President, Transit and Rail Market Sector
Agenda
- 4:00 pm: Introductions of the transportation panelists
- 4:30 pm: Panel discussion and questions and answers from students in attendance
- 5:00 pm: Open reception and networking