Help each student prepare a resume, get business cards, and practice interviewing so they make the most out of CS conference job fairs.
Coach students through the process of presenting their research in conference poster sessions so they are prepared on arrival.
Help students meet as many new people as possible when attending a CS conference so they become more comfortable networking.
Encourage students to use the buddy system when attending a CS conference with a large group to ensure all students are accounted for.
Organize an orientation session for first-time student attendees to ensure they get the most out of their CS conference experience.
In anticipation of a relatively large project, assign smaller projects that include the programming concepts necessary for the large project.
Setup hackathons for your students so they can see what they’ve learned and practice unguided programming in teams.
Give students opportunities and resources (people, books & the web) for asking and answering their own questions.