Have your LinkedIn account set up already? The Alumni Tool is a powerful resource to locate Hawkeyes who work in your field of interest. This video from Learning LinkedIn for Students introduces this effective tool to identify cold contacts who may be more willing to help you along your path.
If you have not used LinkedIn yet, then this may be a resource you want to explore. It contains tip sheets and videos for setting up your account and using Linked In to its fullest capabilities.
How to get replies on LinkedIn
Hear some advice from the former Chief Education Evangelist from Google on what people want to hear if they are on the receiving end of a networking request on LinkedIn.