Attending Professional Networking Events (2-3 points)-Anna Martin
On September 23, 2026, at Georgia Institute of Technology, I had the opportunity to attend the “Careers and Conversations Panel, Reception, and Mixer” hosted by the Black Collegiate Gaming Association in partnership with Axon. One of the greatest strengths of the event was seeing Black professionals in technology and gaming speak honestly about their careers and experiences. I also learned more about Axon and how they use technology, data, AI, cameras, and other tools to improve public safety and help people respond to emergencies more effectively. The mixer gave me the opportunity to have conversations beyond the panel and learn from people whose paths were different from my own. I would have appreciated more time for smaller conversations, but I still left with a better understanding of how technology can be used to solve real problems. The experience connected to my studies in mathematics and my interest in engineering and technology. It reminded me that I do not have to know exactl...
