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• 2023 EERE Energy Storage Summer Internship Program

  Jan 12, 2023 10:00 am41 views

  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Energy Storage Internship Program offers 10-week, hands-on, practical summer internships at U.S. National Laboratories. The program provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, and postgraduate students to conduct research related to the development of newer chemistries, battery designs, and manufacturing processes needed to usher in changes in energy storage.

  How to Apply - Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-EnergyStorage-2023

  Deadline - Applications and recommendations are due January 27, 2023, 5:00 PM EST.

  For more information - Contact us at AM.Internships@orise.orau.gov.

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  U. Buffalo BioXFEL Summer Internship Program for Undergraduates

  Jan 18, 2023 12:15 pm13 views

  The National Science Foundation BioXFEL Science and Technology Center is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its tenth annual international conference May 16-18, 2023. Our annual External Advisors Meeting will be held Monday, May 15, 2023.

  The annual International BioXFEL Conference brings together experts in a variety of fields (structural biology, physics, biochemistry, and more) to discuss the most recent advances in structural biology using X-ray Free Electron Lasers (XFELs). The conference features talks by leading scientists in the field, a poster session, as well as networking, and professional development opportunities.

   REGISTER HERE 

• Apply Today! New Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) Fellow

  Feb 15, 2023 10:30 am2 views

  *Deadline June 15, 2023*

  Majors: energy-relevant field of science, engineering or other highly quantitative field such as economics

  The Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) is now accepting applications for the 2023 EERE Science, Technology and Policy Opportunity - Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). As a member of the team, you will engage and interact closely with Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) staff and National Laboratory scientists on research and development of technology for building systems integration and optimization to produce significant energy savings in the commercial real estate market.

  SETO applications are reviewed (and offers are made) two times per year with an application deadline for this opportunity on June 15th, 2023. Recommendations are due June 18th, 2023, so make sure your recommendations have been received by then in order for your application to be considered. The application review process takes approximately 3-4 months.

• New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM-LEEP)

  Mar 3, 2023 12:30 pm4 views

  Application Cycle: The annual application cycle is open for nine weeks, opening February 15 until Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11:59PM MT.

  Who should apply? U.S. Citizen entrepreneurs with a feasible technological innovation ithat has gained some traction and are in need of investors, willing to relocated to Northern New Mexico for the duration ofthe two year program

  What is it? The New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM-LEEP) matches entrepreneurs with seed capital, a large network of mentors, customers, and investors and the unique expertise and resources of Los Alamos National Laboratory (Los Alamos) and Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia).

  Click article to find out more!

• ITI's Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Information Session

  Mar 14, 2023 6:30 pm58 views

  When? Tuesday, March 28, 5:45 p.m.

  What? Certificate in Cybersecurity Information Session

  Who? Undergraduate student, students who have already completed some or all of the requirements prior to applying are encouraged to apply

  The Information Trust Institute (ITI) will be hosting an information session for its undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity program. Please join us for pizza and to learn more about this program.

  Location: Room 1232 CSL Studio - (North Campus Parking Garage – South Side – Middle Entrance) - 1206 W. Clark St. Urbana, Illinois

  **no online option**

  More information about the requirements for earning the Certificate can be found: https://iti.illinois.edu/education/certificates

  If you are unable to attend the information session and have questions, write to iti-cyber-certs@illinois.edu

• New Economic Justice and Clean Energy: Integrated Strategies Office Opportunity

  Mar 14, 2023 6:45 pm14 views

  When? Selections Start April 15th! (Applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

  Who? Recent grads in an energy-relevant field of science, engineering or other highly quantitative field such as economics, current students may be considered for short term appointments 

  What? The EERE STP Program provides an opportunity for highly talented scientists and engineers to participate in policy-related projects at DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Washington, D.C. and Golden, CO site office.

  Program Website: https://www.energy.gov/eere/education/energy-efficiency-and-renewable-energy-science-technology-and-policy-program

  Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code [DOE-EERE-STP-IS-2023-2000] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

• DOE Science, Technology and Policy Opportunity - Office of Technology Transitions (OTT)

  Mar 16, 2023 3:30 pm50 views

  Application Deadline 3/31/2023 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

  Who should apply? Level 1 candidates must have a bachelor's degree received in a scientific- or energy-relevant, technical subject area within the past five years.

  What is it?  The fellowship is offering four (4) candidates the opportunity to learn about the federal government and its role in commercializing energy technology with the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in Washington, D.C. You will participate in projects and activities in support of commercialization goals across the research, development, demonstration, and deployment continuum by guiding strategy, conducting analysis and designing and implementing funding programs in the following areas:

  Commercialization Programs

  Technology Transfer Policy

  Market Analysis

• ILIPA MG Virtual Career Panel 2023: Careers in Patent Law

  Mar 27, 2023 11:30 am4 views

  When? Thursday, April 6, 2023

  Who? Minority in Engineering (MIE), Women in Engineering (WIE), Underrepresented in Engineering, and STEM Students at UIUC

  What? The Illinois IP Alliance (ILIPA) cordially invites you to please join us for a lively discussion about careers in patent law. Our participants are committed to increasing diversity in the field of patent law and are excited to share their experiences and various paths to patent law. Some topics will include patent law careers in which a legal degree is not needed, along with patent lawyer careers in both a law firm and in-house environment. Learn from the panelists’ experiences about opportunities in patent law to achieve successful careers in this exciting area. Special thanks to Professor Joe Bradley at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for this opportunity.   

  Click the link below to register for this event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

  https://marshallip.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde-ppzguHdbkcyVWpE7Sb7WTt_C8EuW7

  Reach out to Meggan Duffy with any questions.  

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

  Apr 7, 2023 2:45 pm44 views

  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!

  
  

• Illini Career and Internship Fair

  Mar 20, 2024 9:00 am19 views

  The 14th annual Illini Career and Internship Fair will take place on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the Illini Union in Illini Rooms A, B, C, the South Lounge, and the Pine Lounge.  This Fair is the ideal platform to network, gain career insights, and secure potential positions from employers across diverse sectors.  Career coaches will be onsite in Room 104, offering invaluable advice to ease any last-minute nerves.  We highly encourage you to talk to a few specific employers that you have identified in advance by looking at the list of participating employers on Handshake:

  https://app.joinhandshake.com/login

• GFX Now Hiring for 2024 New Student Registration

  Mar 20, 2024 11:15 am3 views

  Grainger First-Year Experience (GFX) seeks to hire on-campus and online positions for 2024 New Student Registration (NSR).  GFX is hiring New Student Registration Student Directors, Group Leaders, and Assistants.  Go to this link for more information and to apply:

  https://gfx.grainger.illinois.edu/leadership-employment/nsr

  Applications are due by Friday, March 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.