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We hosted an engaging workshop on public speaking with TEDx speaker Audra Barber, who shared practical strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome and improving presentation skills. Students practiced delivery techniques, learned how to craft compelling narratives, and left with tools to communicate confidently in interviews and conferences.

In a candid roundtable hosted by GPDC, CU Boulder alumnus Arjun shared personal insights on navigating the tech industry. From building curiosity to embracing perseverance, students gained valuable advice through open dialogue. The session emphasized real-world challenges, active networking, and the importance of staying curious in uncertain times.

GPDC hosted a high-energy coding competition featuring algorithmic challenges on arrays, stacks, trees, and graph traversal. With hidden test cases and time-based tie-breakers, participants raced against the clock to solve problems with both logic and speed. The event celebrated problem-solving under pressure and fostered a vibrant coding culture within the CS community.

In this hands-on workshop led by Prof. Sriram, students explored event-driven functional programming through the lens of arcade-style game development. Topics like trampolining, continuations, and functional reactive programming were demystified with practical examples. The session offered a rare chance to learn directly from faculty and apply advanced concepts in a fun, interactive setting.

GPDC hosted two insightful sessions with Arista Networks, featuring career talks from their software engineers and a deep dive into AI-driven networking advancements. The event also included an engaging in-person meet-and-greet, offering students a unique opportunity to connect with industry professionals and learn about careers in networking.

CU Boulder alumnus Akshit Arora joined us for a deep dive into real-world applications of conversational AI and text-to-speech systems, sharing insights from his work at NVIDIA and inspiring students interested in cutting-edge AI technologies.

GPDC successfully hosted its annual Mock Interview Series with participation from professionals at top companies like Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Amazon, and more. Students practiced system design, coding, and AI interviews, receiving personalized feedback and real-world insights. The event empowered participants to navigate tech interviews with greater confidence and clarity.

GPDC hosted an exciting AWS Hackathon that brought together 17 teams for a day of fast-paced problem-solving and innovation. The event featured a cybersecurity session, a 2-hour challenge jam with 13 AWS tasks, and a panel discussion on cloud security and GenAI. With expert mentorship and high energy, participants gained hands-on experience tackling real-world tech challenges.