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• 2013 Biophysics Summer Course

  Feb 18, 2013 4:30 pm60 views

  Applications are still being accepted

  Session Dates:  May 14 - August 1, 2013

  An 11-week scholarship program hosted by the Universtiy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill introduces undergraduate minority students, disadvantaged students and students with disabilities to the field of biophysics.  The Course is designed to reflect a graduate-level research program. The program includes lectures, seminars, lab work, team-building activities, and field trips.  Read more for further information.

• Research Fellowships in Sensor Science and Engineering

  Feb 21, 2013 4:15 pm38 views

  Application Deadline:  March 8, 2013

  Session dates:  June 3 - August 9, 2013

  Women and minorities are strongly urged to apply!

  During the Summer of 2013, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology (LASST) at the University of Maine will offer the opportunity for a limited number of undergraduate students to participate in research under the guidance of various faculty in the area of sensor science and engineering.

• Interactive Biomaterials Research Experience

  Feb 22, 2013 9:00 am46 views

  Application Deadline:  March 1, 2013

  Session Dates:  June 2 - August 9, 2013

  Syracuse Biomaterials Institute seeks applications from undergraduates interested in research on biomaterials: synthetic and natural substances to treat disease or injury.  Please read more for further information.

   

• 2013 ITI Summer Research Internship

  Feb 26, 2013 4:30 pm63 views

  Application Deadline:  March 24, 2013

  Session Dates:  June 3 - July 27, 2013

  Students who are women and/or members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
  The Information Trust Institute (ITI), a national leader in combining research and education with industrial outreach in trustworthy and secure information systems, invites undergraduates to apply for Undergraduate Research Internship awards for Summer 2013.  Please read more for further information.

• Exelon 2013 Scholarship

  Mar 4, 2013 9:30 am82 views

  Application Deadline:  April 29, 2013 

  The Organization of Latinos at Exelon (OLE) is seeking applicants for the 2013 scholarship awards.

  The OLE Scholarship was established with specific goals in mind:  To help students gain access into post-secondary education, help students stay in their respective institutions, and help students pursue their dreams.  Please read more for further information.

• Summer Job Opportunity

  Mar 4, 2013 11:00 am50 views

  Division of General Studies – Summer Registration Computer Lab Peer Advisor

  Applications due by 5:00 PM CST on March 27, 2013

  The Division of General Studies is seeking students to aid with summer registration by helping academic advisors assist incoming students with registering for classes for the fall semester.  Read more for further information.

• XSEDE Scholars Program

  Mar 5, 2013 12:30 pm34 views

  Application Deadline:  April 1, 2013

  Conference Dates:  July 22 - 25, 2013

  Underrepresented minority undergraduate or graduate students, studying at research institutions, who are interested in the computational sciences, are especially encouraged to apply. 

  The Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE) Scholars Program is a year long program for U.S. students from underrepresented groups in computational sciences.  The program provides opportunities to learn more about high performance computing and XSEDE resources, network with cutting-edge researchers and leaders, and belong to a cohort of student peers to establish a community of academic leaders.  Please read more for further information.

• Leadership and Diversity Workshop

  Mar 6, 2013 10:15 am28 views

  Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the SDRP Building [10 am - 6 pm]

  Leadership Strategies for a Diverse World with Joshua Fredenburg

  As an expert in leadership and diversity, Joshua will discuss issues relevant to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students and give you an opportunity to create an action plan that you can use on campus.  Lunch will be provided! 

  For more information contact leadership@illinois.edu

   To register go to www.go.illinois.edu/Josh

   

• IEFX NetWORK Lunch Series

  Mar 6, 2013 10:45 am30 views

  Be sure to join us for the IEFX NetWORK Lunch Series. 

  These lunches and workshops are part of our commitment to support you in your academic and professional development.  Space is limited, please RSVP using the form linked on the following page.  If you are unable to sign-up, don’t worry because there will be several events in the future.  Please read more for further information!

   

• Parallel Computing Research Experience Summer 2013

  Mar 21, 2013 11:30 am39 views

  Applications will be accepted until all spots are full

  Women and Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply!

  The Passionate on Parallel Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) encourages students to consider how parallelism could solve big problems, ranging from how galaxies form to whether a person could control a machine using only their thoughts.  Please read more for further details.

• Illinois LLAA Student Reception

  Mar 26, 2013 1:45 pm33 views

  You are invited to the University of Illinois Latina/Latino Alumni Association (LLAA) Student Reception!

  WHEN:  April 13, 2013

  TIME:  6:00 - 8:00 PM

  WHERE:  Timpone's Restuarant

                710 S. Goodwin Ave.

                 Urbana, IL  61801

  Please read more for further information

• UC Berkeley's 7-Day Explorations in Science Research Workshop

  Mar 26, 2013 2:45 pm96 views

  Application Deadline is April 2, 2013.

  Workshop Dates:  June 15-23, 2013

  Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

  This short program is designed to encourage and help prepare students to attend graduate school in the sciences. It is aimed at undergraduates who are rising juniors or seniors.  Students will learn how earth & planetary scientists approach large, complex problems and how new research, instruments, data, and analytic tools that are producing results at the nexus of science, public understanding and policymaking. Students will gain a basic understanding of computing and visualization tools.   

   Please read more for further information.

   

• Prospective Graduate Student Recruitment Weekend at Cornell

  Mar 27, 2013 11:45 am46 views

  Applications Due:  June 24, 2013

  Cornell University IGERT Prospective Graduate Recruitment Weekend August 29 -31, 2013

  Are you interested in studying and addressing our Earth Energy challenges? The Cornell Earth Energy IGERT brings together students seeking degrees in Engineering and Geosciences in a unique program designed to provide both communities with a common language to address energy challenges. Topics include: Carbon Sequestration, Unconventional Gas from Shale Resources, Fossil Energy Recovery, Geothermal Energy, and Earth Systems Behavior and Resources.

  Please read more for further information.

• XSEDE Scholars Program

  Mar 27, 2013 12:15 pm16 views

  Deadline is April 1, 2013

  The XSEDE Scholars Program is a year-long program for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented minority groups and women in computational sciences. The program provides opportunities to learn more about high performance computing and XSEDE resources, network with cutting-edge researchers and leaders, and belong to a cohort of student peers. The XSEDE Scholars program is geared toward students in computing fields and those whose research might benefit from high performance computing.

  Please read more for further information. 

• XSEDE Student Engagement Summer Immersion Program

  Mar 27, 2013 1:15 pm31 views

  Application Deadline:  March 29, 2013

  XSEDE Student Engagement Summer Immersion Program Call for Students - 2013

  The XSEDE Student Engagement Program is seeking undergraduate and graduate students for a 10-week project experience for this summer.

  Working with XSEDE researchers and staff, students will make meaningful contributions to research, development and systems projects that benefit the national scientific and computational community.

  Please read more for further information.

• BP's Discovery Days

  Apr 1, 2013 9:15 am90 views

  Application Deadline:  April 15, 2013

  Program targeted toward freshman and sophomore diversity candidates

  Introducing BP’s Discovery Days, a diversity leadership program specifically designed to develop the abilities you’ll need to be a success in your career – and prepare you to become a strong leader on campus and in your professional future. You’ll learn about the energy industry, build professional skills and earn a $1000 scholarship along the way.

  Please read more for further information.

• Applications Being Accepted

  Apr 2, 2013 4:00 pm25 views

  Applications now being accepted until April 19, 2013  -  
  

  La Casa Cultural Latina is now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Student Staff. We are looking for students for the following positions:

  •          Programming
  •          Community Outreach
  •          META (Retention)

   

  Please read more for further information

   

   

• Summer 2013 Employment Available

  Apr 2, 2013 4:45 pm170 views

  Applications being accepted until April 26, 2013 

  Illinois Connections in Engineering (ICE) is now accepting applications for these positions:

  • Resident Counselor
  • Classroom Aide

   

  Please read more for further information

• ASSIST Summer Research Opportunity

  Apr 12, 2013 11:15 am52 views

  Applications due May 1!

  The Summer 2013 REU program runs from May 28, 2013 until August 1, 2013.

  The focus of this REU is on creating electronic devices that assist in monitoring health and bio-information.

  Students can choose from:

  ·         Penn State University

  ·         University of Virginia

  ·         North Carolina State

      Florida International University

  Students outside these institutions are encouraged to apply!

  Please read more for further information.

   

• 2013 Competition for Travel Grants

  Apr 12, 2013 12:00 pm23 views

  Deadline for submission is May 1, 2013!

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at the University of Illinois is pleased to announce its spring 2013 competition for travel grants to subsidize the presentation of undergraduate research at professional conferences.

  Please read more for further information.
  

• Verizon Powerful Answers Award Challenge

  May 6, 2013 8:30 am25 views

  Deadline for submission is June 30, 2013

  The Powerful Answers Award is a global challenge to inspire and reward innovative solutions that address society’s biggest challenges in education, healthcare, and sustainability utilizing Verizon’s unique combination of network, device and platform technologies.  A total of $10 million in cash prizes will be awarded.

  All information about the challenge, including rules and submission forms are available at: www.powerfulanswersaward.com.   

• SHELL Incentive Fund Scholarship

  May 13, 2013 8:45 am76 views

  Application must be completed and received by May 31, 2013!

  Shell Oil Company offers $5,000 annual scholarships through its Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship program to under-represented students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a specific technical field of study. The scholarship can be used to pay for tuition and/or school expenses.

  Please read more for further information.

   

• GE Lighting is Hiring!!

  May 20, 2013 4:30 pm50 views

  For immediate consideration, please submit your resume by June 3, 2013!!

  GE Lighting is HIRING and they are hosting a special Exploratory Hiring Event on June 14th! They have some exciting career opportunities available in Bucyrus, OH, Circleville, OH, Cleveland, OH, Lexington, KY, Somerset, KY, and Mattoon, IL.

  Please read more for further information.

• REACH Undergraduate Event for Prospective Ph.D. Students

  May 28, 2013 2:15 pm18 views

  Applications will open in summer 2013!

  The University of Southern California Viterbi School is pleased to announce its annual REACH event for prospective Ph.D. students, October 24-25, 2013.

  Students with a background in engineering, mathematics, or a physical science who are entering their junior year in fall 2013 are invited to apply to REACH.

  This event is particularly geared toward students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in the field of engineering: African-American, Latino and Native American.

  Please read more for further information.

• Job Opportunity

  Jul 10, 2013 8:15 pm35 views

  The Roderick Group, Inc. (TRG) has an opening for a civil engineer to assist in the preparation of Phase I studies (preliminary engineering and reports) and Phase II design (contract plans, specifications, and estimates) for transportation projects.

   

  Please read more for further information.

• Penn State - Graduate School Recruitment Event

  Jul 10, 2013 8:30 pm27 views

  Application Deadline is August 20, 2013

  Penn State STEM Open House- September 27^th – 29^th

  The Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, College of Engineering, and Eberly College of Science would like to invite underrepresented junior and senior undergraduates interested in graduate school to visit the Penn State University Park campus.

  Please read more for further information.

• Rockwell Automation Engineer in Training Program

  Jul 23, 2013 3:15 pm2808 views

  Rockwell Automation has an excellent entry-level opportunity for current and recently graduated engineering or technology students.

  The Engineer in Training (EIT) Program is an entry-level program for engineers to learn core Rockwell Automation product technologies and to develop fundamental field/remote support engineering skills. 

  Please read more for further information.

• 2013 Berkeley Edge Conference

  Jul 26, 2013 8:45 am162 views

  The 2013 Berkeley Edge conference will be held on October 24 - 26, 2013 at UC Berkeley.

  Application Deadline is September 8th.

  The annual Berkeley Edge Conference brings underrepresented students who are competitively eligible for our Ph.D. programs to the Berkeley campus.

  Please read more for further information.

• NCSA Research Opportunities

  Aug 15, 2013 4:00 pm43 views

  NCSA's SPIN (Students Pushing Innovation) program continues this year — they will be recruiting another cohort of undergraduate research fellows for the 2013-2014 academic year at an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at the NCSA Building (1205 West Clark Street, Urbana).

  Click on the link above for further details.

• The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program

  Aug 23, 2013 8:45 am70 views

  Application process begins in August - Deadline is January 15, 2014!

  Funded by a $1.6 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, GMS was established in 1999, as a twenty year commitment, to provide greater access and opportunity to higher education for outstanding students from underrepresented backgrounds (1,000 selected each year; 20,000 in 20 year commitment). 

   

• Princeton Engineering Graduate Symposium

  Sep 10, 2013 3:15 pm66 views

  The School of Engineering & Applied Science will host the Princeton Engineering Graduate Symposium (PEGS) on October 17-19, 2013 to encourage underrepresented minority students who are eligible for graduate study to apply to Princeton.  

  The program is rooted in Princeton’s commitment and desire to attract and train a diverse set of science, engineering, and technology leaders. The three-day visitation program offers undergraduates the opportunity to explore engineering fields at Princeton. The visit includes interacting with faculty and alumni, poster sessions, and seminars about graduate study. Princeton will provide selected participants with transportation, lodging, and meals. Information and application can be found at http://engstaff.princeton.edu/graduate/.

• Book Scholarship

  Sep 16, 2013 4:30 pm35 views

  The University of Illinois Latina/o Alumni Association (IllinoisLLAA) invites current U of I students to apply for its 2013-2014 Illinois LLAA Book Scholarship.

  Deadline for submission:  September 20, 2013

• GE Fall Freshman Visitation Program

  Sep 17, 2013 10:30 am16 views

  Dates:  October 13-14, 2013

  Where:  GE Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky

  Deadline:  September 18, 2013

• Berkeley Edge Conference

  Sep 17, 2013 11:00 am78 views

  University of California, Berkeley Fourteenth Annual Berkeley Edge Conference for Prospective Graduate Students in the Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, and Mathematics

  Thursday, October 24-Saturday, October 26, 2013

  APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 22, 2013

• P & G Networking Event and Presentation

  Sep 17, 2013 11:15 am20 views

  Event Date:  October 9, 2013

  Location:  Alice Alumni Center

  Time:  5:30 - 8:00 PM

  We invite you to attend our Corporate-Wide Networking Event & Presentation – ‘P&G’s Power to Positively Impact the World.’  There, you will not only learn how our values and principles enable us to reach consumers around the world, but you will also have the opportunity to network with recruiters and learn how you can make an impact on this generation and for generations to come with a career at P&G.

   Visit us at experiencepg.com for more Info!

• Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

  Sep 17, 2013 11:30 am20 views

  $2,000.00 scholarship to be awarded.  

  Minimum criteria:

  a.  GPA of 3.0 or higher

  b.  Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning,finance, or logistics

  c.  Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.

  Applications must be returned to your local chapter no later than November 4, 2013

   

• Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates

  Sep 17, 2013 12:00 pm25 views

  $1,000.00 scholarship to be awarded.  

  Minimum criteria:

  a.  GPA of 3.0 or higher

  b.  Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning,finance, or logistics

  c.  Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.

  d.  Applicants for the Molitoris Leadership Scholarship must specifically address the issue of leadership on their personal statement.

  Applications must be returned to your local chapter no later than November 4, 2013

   

• Nestle Opportunities

  Sep 17, 2013 12:00 pm76 views

  Nestle is holding several events throughout September for Dec. 2013 - May/June 2014 Undergrads.

  Majors encouraged to apply:  Business, Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Psychology, Communications, Economics, Supply Chain, and many more.

• Effective Planning Workshop

  Sep 17, 2013 3:45 pm18 views

  Thursday, September 19, 2013, at 6:30 PM

  429 Grainger Library

  Do you ever tell yourself that you're going to make time to study that certain topic, or make time to review that last lecture but never end up getting around to it?  Then this workshop is for you!

• Rolls-Royce @ Expo

  Sep 18, 2013 9:39 am72 views

  Rolls-Royce will be at the Engineering EXPO next Monday and Tuesday at the Illini Union.  If you would like to stop by and drop off a resume, we would be happy to speak with you about our co-op program, upcoming summer internship opportunities as well as full-time openings.

  Please apply online at www.rolls-royce.com/careers using position number 45906 for an engineering co-op, 44935 for a summer internship and 44616 for full-time positions including our Graduate Development Program.  This will make you eligible for an on-campus interview.

  We will also be having an info session on Monday, 9/23/13 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Engineering Hall 106B8.  It is a good opportunity to stop by and mingle with Rolls-Royce recruiters and hiring managers.  Be sure to bring your resume!

• BP's NAGP Discovery Day for Sophomores

  Sep 18, 2013 1:15 pm84 views

  The BP Training and Development team is holding a recruiting event targeting high-potential college sophomores! This is a pipeline into internships, as well as the Graduate Development Program. Deadline to apply:  October 1, 2013

• Procter & Gamble Open House and Networking Social

  Oct 3, 2013 9:00 am25 views

  Tuesday, October 8, 2013, from 5 - 7 PM

  ACES Library Heritage Room

  Keynote speaker:  RosaMaria Cruz, P&G Information and Decision Solutions (IDS) Associate Director

  Open to all Majors and Years

• Entry-level Job for Electrical Engineers

  Oct 4, 2013 10:54 am28 views

  On behalf of Milhouse, we would like you to share the attached job opportunity with your MEP students – soon-to-be and recent grads alike!  This is an excellent entry-level position and all interested candidates are welcome to apply.

  Please contact me if we can be of any other assistance to you in this regard.

  Thank you for your consideration and support!

  Sincerely,

  Shelley A. Krivich| Technical Staff Recruiter
  Milhouse Engineering & Construction, Inc.
  60 E. Van Buren St., STE 1501 | Chicago, IL 60605
  D: 312.994.8707 | O: 312.987.0061 | F: 312.987.0071
  Email: skrivich@milhouseinc.com
  Web: www.milhouseinc.com

• P&G Informaon and Decision Solutions

  Oct 7, 2013 2:45 pm21 views

  Procter & Gamble Open House & Networking Social
  Tuesday, October 8, 2013 from 5 pm to 7 pm
  ACES Library Heritage Room

  RSVP on Facebook

  Keynote speaker: RosaMaria Cruz, P&G Informaon and Decision Solutions (IDS) Associate Director

  
  Join representaves from P&G’s Informaon & Decision Support (IDS) as they discuss internship and employment
  opportunies at P&G. Business casual a-re is recommended.

  Visit P&G online at us.experiencepg.com for more Info or apply directly to the links below!

  • Full Time: IDS00001079, looking for students Graduating December 2013- May 2014
  • Internship: IDS00001073, looking for students Graduating December 2014- May 2015
  • IT Elite (Summer Sophomore Camp): IDS00001072, looking for students Graduating December 2015- May 2016

   Co-sponsored by The Career Center, Office of Minority Student Affairs, and the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations.

  OPEN TO ALL MAJORS AND YEARS

• Ga. Tech Graduate Recruitment Visitation- FOCUS January, 2014

  Oct 10, 2013 10:03 am53 views

  The Colleges of Architecture, Computing, Engineering, Management, Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech are actively seeking scholars to participate in FOCUS 2014. Visit the website www.focus.gatech.edu.  Preference is for juniors and seniors with high academic standing.  Participation is limited. Lodging accommodations, meals and transportation subsidies will be provided for the participating scholars. Please read the travel information under FAQs at the website for complete details.  The program is held on January 16-19, 2014.

   Prospective scholars may apply through November 17, 2013.

   

• Illinois Club Scholarships

  Oct 18, 2013 5:42 pm33 views

  The Illinois Club is now accepting scholarship applications online for next year.  The awards offered are:

  • Isabelle Purnell Education Awards - $2,000 each, three to five awards
  • Make-A-Difference Awards - $2,000 each, three to five awards
  • Susan T. Haney Social Work Award - $3,000
  • Judith Life Ikenberry Fine Arts Award - $3,400

  You will be considered for all awards for which you are eligible.

  The Application Deadline is November 1, 5:00PM

  You will be notified via e-mail when your application is received.  In December or January you will be e-mailed again about the status of your application.  If you are a semifinalist you will be interviewed in late January or early February, with notification of all awards occurring shortly thereafter.  Study Abroad student interviews may be Skyped.  The winners will be feted at a Scholarship Awards Brunch in early March.

  Online application can be found here: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/4438931

   

  Helpful hints on supporting documents can be found here: http://theillinoisclub.org/documents/scholarship/2013_SchAppSupportDocs.pdf

• MEP Connections Newsletter

  Nov 7, 2013 9:02 am11 views

  If you missed it, the latest MEP newsletter is available!

  MEP Connections: November 2013

• SUPERB-ITS REU at UC Berkeley

  Nov 7, 2013 5:46 pm189 views

  UC Berkeley's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences is proud to offer our SUPERB-ITS: Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley-Information Technology for Sustainability, pending renewal from the National Science Foundation.

  We are targeting high-potential rising juniors and seniors who have a strong interest in graduate study, and who are either socio-economically disadvantaged, low-income, first-generation college students, or have limited access to undergraduate research in their undergraduate institution. Over half of the EECS faculty have mentored SUPERB students during the past twenty summers and we are proud of the achievements of these students. One of them is now a faculty member here at UC Berkeley. A very high percentage of former SUPERB students have earned graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

  As a participant in this program, students will be eligible for a graduate school application fee waiver to our Berkeley graduate school programs.

  SUPERB-ITS  June 8 - August 9, 2014. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2014.

• Cargill Global Scholars- Deadline March 1, 2014

  Nov 12, 2013 11:39 am34 views

  The Cargill Global Scholars Program provides financial support ($2,500 for up to three years) and leadership development opportunities through seminars, networking events, and a one-on-one mentoring program. These enrichment activities have been designed to help foster and enhance the Cargill Global Scholars’ leadership potential and critical thinking skills, and equip them with the tools necessary for becoming global leaders and decisions makers.

  Scholarships will be awarded to talented, high performing university students who demonstrate exemplary academic achievement and leadership potential and study in a field relevant to Cargill’s world of food, agriculture and risk management.

  Who Can Apply?

  Applicants to the Cargill Global Scholars program must:

  1. Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of Brazil, China, India, Russia or the United States.
  2. Attend a partner university in the country of citizenship or permanent legal residency
  3. Be a first or second year university student
  4. Demonstrate high academic performance
  5. Demonstrate leadership potential

  Preference will be given to applicants who:

  1. Demonstrate financial need
  2. Specialize in fields of study that are identified as preferred fields (see each country’s guidelines)
  3. Are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented group within their country

  For more information on the specific requirements for your country and to see if you may be eligible for a Cargill Global Scholarship, please visit the FAQ Section.

• Naval Research Internships- Jan. 6, 2014 deadline

  Nov 22, 2013 11:10 am18 views

  NAVAL RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS
  The deadline for the online application process is January 6, 2014 for the Naval Research Enterprise Internship program, a 10-week summer research opportunity for undergraduate rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Interns work under the guidance of a mentor at a participating Navy laboratory. Stipends are highly competitive. Permanent residents are accepted at certain labs; otherwise, U.S. citizenship is required. Apply at: http://nreip.asee.org/