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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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  • Apply Now! Fall 2023 Internship Opportunities at DOE National Laboratories

    When: The application deadline is May 25, 2023, at 5 p.m. ET. 

    Who: Applicants, including freshmen, must have completed at least 6 credit hours of postsecondary courses in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology disciplines, and must have completed at least 12 credit hours towards a degree by the time they apply

    What: The Community College Internships (CCI) and Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) programs are now accepting applications for spring 2023! These programs, sponsored and managed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with DOE national laboratories, provide internship opportunities at national labs for college students and recent graduates.

    Click here to find out more and/or apply!


  • Exclusive MEP and John Deere Networking

    John Deere is exclusively hosting MEP at Murphy's for an evening of informal networking. They are looking to hire MEP students for their Engineering Intern and Development Program (internships and full-time positions) in ECE, CS, ABE, MechSE, MatSE, ISE, and Aero majors of all ages. This event is come-and-go style so drop in whenever you have time. Business attire not expected nor required.

    RSVP at the link below:
    https://cglink.me/2ek/r2179341

  • DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions now accepting applications

    The Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research program is now accepting applications for internships starting in the summer of 2024.  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergraduate and graduate students.  HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas which includes social sciences.  As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences with federal research facilities and other DHS-STEM focused entities nationwide, and establish connections with DHS professionals.  Appointments will be for 10 consecutive weeks during the months of May – July. 

    Apply at the following link:

    https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DHS-POWER-2024-SUMMER

    Application Deadline:  December 15, 2023 at 10:59:59 PM

  • NNSA Minority Serving Institution Internship Program – Final Reminder

    The National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (NNSA-MSIIP) is now accepting applications for internships starting in the summer of 2024 for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at Minority Serving Institutions.  12-week summer internships begin on June 3, 2024 and end on August 23, 2024.  Year-long internships, beginning on June 3, 2024 and ending on May 23, 2025, include full-time participation during the summer and part-time participation during the academic year.

    You may register for one of NNSA-MSIIP’s webinars to learn more about the program:

    https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdeygpjkvE4GilL6VXS3QHqPcLVTU_Pg#/registration

    Apply for the NNSA Minority Serving Institution Internship Program at this link:

    https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/2024-NNSA-MSIIP

    Application Deadline: October 22, 2023 at 10:59 p.m.

  • Summer Undergraduate Research or Internship Experience in Acoustics

    The Acoustical Society of America (ASA) will be running a 12-week PAID summer undergraduate research program for students interested in the area of Acoustics.  This intensive summer program in acoustics is designed for underrepresented undergraduate students from across the country.  The program will emphasize training, mentoring, research, and preparing students for graduate studies and careers in acoustics.

    Visit Summer Undergraduate Research or Internship Experience in Acoustics (acousticalsociety.org) or contact Kay Hatlestad at kay.hatlestad@trane.com for more information.

    Students may apply at this link:

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScg7RFJN7CKVqDCZ-85hnaxmTPQ-foKrJmvObpnLPxDLvj8TA/viewform

    Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning January 5, 2024.  Notifications will be sent by February 2024.

  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL) Summer Program 2024

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL) Visiting Scientist Program is offering 10-week summer internships for undergraduate and graduate students in 2024.

    In order to be considered, undergraduate applicants must meet each of the following criteria:

    • Be a sole U.S. citizen.  Dual citizens are considered foreign national and are ineligible for this opportunity.
    • Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
    • Be enrolled as a full-time student at a U.S. accredited college or university pursuing a degree in physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics or similar major at the time of application.

    To learn more and apply, visit: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DHS-TSL-Summer-2024.

    Application Deadline is January 16, 2024.

  • 2024 Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program with the Department of Energy

    The Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) provides 12-week summer internship opportunities within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates from eligible Minority Serving Institutions.  The DOE is committed to Energy Security, Nuclear Security, Scientific Discovery and Innovation, Environmental Responsibility, Management Excellence, Cyber Security, Safeguards and Security, and Technological Advancement.  

    Program Dates:  May 20 – August 9, 2024

    Apply at this link:

    https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-MEISPP-2024

    Deadline:  February 15, 2024, 10:59 p.m.

  • Lurie Cancer Center Undergraduate Summer Research Internships

    Administrators at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University invite undergraduate students interested in biomedical and health sciences to participate in leading-edge cancer research and career exploration.  Participants work full-time (35-40 hours/week) under the mentorship of top cancer researchers in state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities to help advance novel research projects in cell and molecular biology, cancer immunology, metabolism, clinical investigation, developmental therapeutics, genomics, population science, health disparities, bioinformatics and other focus areas.  Immersive research training is complemented by faculty lectures, skills workshops, and career development activities.

    Undergraduate students may participate in one of two cancer research internships at the Lurie Cancer Center:

    • ACS-DICR American Cancer Society Diversity in Cancer Research Internship
    • NU-CURE Northwestern University Cancer-Focused Undergraduate Research Experience

    For more information, visit: 

    https://www.cancer.northwestern.edu/research/education-training/summer-research/cure.html 

    Complete the 2024 LCC summer research internship application for both programs here:

    https://redcap.nubic.northwestern.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=M4KFD389PLERM837

    Your complete application and 2 letters of recommendation must be received by midnight on January 27, 2024.  Early application is encouraged to ensure available space.

  • 2024 MEISPP Application Deadline Reminder

    The Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) provides 12-week summer internship opportunities within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates from eligible Minority Serving Institutions.  The DOE is committed to Energy Security, Nuclear Security, Scientific Discovery and Innovation, Environmental Responsibility, Management Excellence, Cyber Security, Safeguards and Security, and Technological Advancement.  

    Program Dates:  May 20 – August 9, 2024

    Apply at this link:

    https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-MEISPP-2024

    Deadline:  February 15, 2024, 10:59 p.m.

  • 2024 NACME Corporate Scholarship Program

    The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) invites you to apply for a one-time $5000 tuition scholarship coupled with a paid summer internship. 

    Click on this link to apply now:

    https://www.nacme.org/scholarships

    Application Deadline:  February 5, 2024

  • Fall 2024 City Scholars Internships

    City Scholars at The Grainger College of Engineering builds the next generation tech workforce and provides students with the opportunity to peek behind the curtains of prestigious tech companies in Chicago.  The Fall 2024 semester-long paid internship and study program provides meaningful, real-world projects where you can showcase your talent, innovation, and ingenuity. 

    For more information, check out FAQs or feel free to contact Mary Deering, Assistant Director of City Scholars, at marydeer@illinois.edu.

    The deadline to apply is February 21, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. 

    Go to this link for the Fall 2024 City Scholars Application:

    https://cityscholars.grainger.illinois.edu/students/city-scholars-internship/application-and-eligibility

  • Summer 2024 NCSA SPIN Internship Program

    The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) has a history of nurturing innovative concepts, and some of the best ideas have come from highly motivated, creative undergraduate students.  The Students Pushing INnovation (SPIN) Internship Program was launched to provide University of Illinois undergraduates with the opportunity to participate in hands-on research and contribute to interdisciplinary projects covering focused research areas in AI, Quantum Computing, Data and Computational Sciences, Health Sciences, and Physics and Astronomy, among others. 

    The Summer 2024 SPIN session will take place from June 3 – July 26, 2024, and the SPIN program is currently accepting applications.   They are considering  applications on a rolling basis, so please apply early.

    Apply at https://spin.ncsa.illinois.edu/spin-summer-session/ by March 3, 2024.

  • Summer 2024 XR Opportunity for U of I Undergrads through CI MED Jump Simulation Center

    A new Extended Reality (XR) internship opportunity is being offered by the Carle Illinois College of Medicine Jump Simulation Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, beginning on June 3, 2024 and ending on July 26, 2024.  In this internship, students will LEARN about the process of designing and developing XR environments, CREATE the XR environments based on the physical counterparts, and TRANSFORM the current medical training procedure.

    Go to this link for more information and to apply:

    https://medicine.illinois.edu/news/64163

    The application is due on March 18, 2024.

  • Internships with NOMAD XI

    The Nonlinear Mechanics and Dynamics (NOMAD) Research Institute seeks to tackle research challenges in the field of nonlinear mechanics and dynamics by forming diverse teams of B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. students.  The program is sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico, and it will run from June 17 – August 8, 2024 at the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Internships are available in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, material science, and applied mathematics, and you will be matched with research projects based on your research interests and skills.

    For more information, visit NOMAD online at sandia.gov by visiting http://tinyurl.com/gw8r5wf.

    You may also contact Dr. Deborah Fowler, the NOMAD Director, at dfowler@sandia.gov.

    The internship job postings can be found on the sandia.gov web page by searching job ID692368 for undergraduate students or job ID 692353 for graduate students.  These postings will stay open until early March 2024.

  • Agricultural Sciences Virtual Career Fair happening tomorrow

    Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) TOMORROW, February 28, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for a virtual career fair showcasing the ORISE internship and fellowship programs for college students, recent graduates, and postdocs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

    During the event, you'll have the chance to:

    • Attend live informational sessions
    • Chat with USDA mentors about open opportunities
    • Connect with ORISE program representatives

    REGISTER HERE

  • Illinois Tollway General Engineering Consultant Roadway Inspection Intern

    Onyx Architectural Services is currently seeking an exceptional candidate for a civil engineering intern for their Lisle, IL office from May to August 2024.  This opportunity is available for a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student in good standing that is working towards a degree in Civil or Construction Engineering.  The candidate will gain experience working with the Illinois Tollway under the direct supervision of the team's leading professionals.  Interested parties should send a resume to Dennis L. McNulty, P.E., Manager of Engineering Services, at dmcnulty@onyxchicago.com.