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Scholarships, careers, and opportunities for MEP students. Links to more scholarship listings for continuing students, department scholarships, and external scholarships here: https://grainger.illinois.edu/admissions/costs/undergraduate.

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  • Equitable Community Solar and Energy Assistance Fellowship

    by MEPDec 10, 2024 8:00 am |  2  Views

    The Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) is now accepting applications for the Equitable Community Solar and Energy Assistance Fellowship. This fellowship will enable you to spend up to two years embedded within host organizations in participating pilot regions. You will enhance your education and training in many areas including: clean energy, energy affordability, communications, and education, and/or community engagement, increasing your marketability in these disciplines, collaborating with top scientists and engineers, and gaining insight into career opportunities through your experiences and under the leadership of your mentor.

    Participation Eligibility:

    You must meet the following criteria to participate in the program:

    • Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
    • Be currently pursuing or have completed requirements for a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD within the last 5 years, or complete all the requirements for the degree by the anticipated start date of the appointment.

    Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov.  Please list the reference code [DOE-EERE-SETO-CSEAF-2025] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email. 

    *Deadline: December 30th, 2024 @ 5:00pm at EST 
    Apply Today: Here 

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  • Patent Education Online Course

    by MEPDec 5, 2024 9:30 am |  2  Views

    The Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) has shared an online course for potential inventors. The Inventors Patent Academy (TIPA) is a free course that offers foundational insights into the patent system, fostering trust and transparency about the patent application process. If you are interested: Register for TIPA.


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  • FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit Fellowship

    by MEPDec 5, 2024 9:30 am |  5  Views

    This project involves the development of extraction and instrumental methods for the analysis of residues from detonators (primary explosives) used in criminal cases.  Under the guidance of a mentor, you will perform sophisticated laboratory techniques using emerging technologies, judge the completeness and accuracy of research results, perform statistical analyses on data, and prepare written manuscripts for FBI review and publication in peer-reviewed journals. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. 

    Apply Today: Here

    Program Website:https://orise.orau.gov/fbi/


    Questions?EmailFBIrpp@orau.org.Please list the reference code [FBI-CFSRU-2024-CAPE] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

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  • Amtrak Internship

    by MEPDec 5, 2024 9:00 am |  17  Views

    Amtrak has just released their 2025 Summer internships. The program dates are: May 19th- August 8th, 2025. These are paid internship in the range of: $17.50-$35/hr. To find the internships mentioned, here: https://lnkd.in/egPdKFiz. You can also find more information on LinkedIn: Here

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  • Interested in Semiconductors?

    by MEPDec 4, 2024 1:15 pm |  4  Views

    Join STARS (Summer Training on Awareness and Readiness for Semiconductors) at Purdue! Get paid to learn about semiconductors and grow your semiconductor training. Geared towards freshman and sophomore students but all undergraduate student ages/majors welcome to apply. Application is open December 2024 for Summer 2025. Program dates: from May 25 – Aug 8 2025. $10,000 per student covers stipend, lodging, and program operating fee.

    Apply here: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO/programs/stars 


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  • Purdue Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

    by MEPDec 4, 2024 11:45 am |  1 View


    SURF is a 10-week-long paid research opportunity for undergraduates enrolled in US universities. The Purdue SURF application opens Dec 1, 2024. Priority deadline is Jan 15, 2025 with rolling admissions after this deadline. This program runs from May 25- August 8, 2025 SURF Students receive a summer stipend of $6,500. Send any summer research questions to  eur@purdue.edu

    Also check out the Pathways Scholars cohort of SURF, if you are interested in graduate school and a PhD. Selected Pathways Scholars receive $10k, which includes summer stipend ($6500) and is expected to cover the cost of housing ($2500 summer housing allowance) and travel (up to $1000 travel reimbursement).



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  • Early Discovery Mentoring Circles

    by MEPDec 4, 2024 11:30 am |  1 View

    This Graduate School mentoring for freshman and sophomore students (at least 2+ years remaining in bachelor's degree) will help you build your professional network and get the insider scoop about graduate school through online mentoring circles. Discover whether you might be interested in research and get real world advice about whether graduate school is your next step! This includes three 1.5 hour meetings over 2 weeks in January (specific dates/times can be found at: www.engr.purdue.edu/earlydiscovery) 

    Apply here by January 8, 2025: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5o4drtNSvIjlkKW  

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  • Paid Summer Internship for Undergraduates at UC San Diego

    by MEPDec 4, 2024 11:15 am |  3  Views

    The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego is currently seeking undergraduates with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science and technology to apply for the 2025 MPL Summer Internship Program. 

    The MPL Summer Internship program is a paid, ten-week research program where students complete their own individual research project under the mentorship. In addition to their research, students will attend weekly seminars, participate in hands-on activities, and more. Interns receive a $18.00/hour salary and a $6,000 taxable stipend to offset costs of housing, meals, transportation, etc. issued upon arrival. 


    To learn more and apply, please visit https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/. Applications are due Friday, January 24, 2025, at 4 p.m. Pacific time.

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  • Nebraska’s Summer Research Program

    by MEPDec 4, 2024 9:00 am |  6  Views

    The University of Nebraska - Lincoln is accepting applications for the Nebraska Summer Research Program. This is a 10-week program from June 2nd to August 7th, 2025. Students will have the opportunity to not only enhance their academic resumes but also forge meaningful connections with faculty and peers. The program may be of interest to students focused on Biomedical Engineering and Engineering Education.

    Students can apply for up to three different research groups. Priority review of applications begins Saturday, February 1, and all applications are due by Saturday, March 1. https://srp.unl.edu/Application  

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  • 2024 Ford Motor Company Fund & NACME Scholarships

    by MEPMay 7, 2024 2:45 pm |  26  Views

    The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) invites you to apply for a $5,000 Ford Fund Scholarship.

    Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

    • Minimum GPA 3.0
    • Academic Level:  Juniors and Seniors
    • United States Citizen or Permanent Resident and an Underrepresented Minority (URM) 
    • Majoring in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, Petroleum Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, and/or Computer Science fields

    For more information and to apply, go to this link:

    https://www.nacme.org/scholarship/579

    Application Deadline:  July 8, 2024

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