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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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  • Wastewater Engineering Position

    The application deadline is January 2.  This person would be working for the next 1-2 years on the wastewater operator study guides and all aspects of  implementing NR 114 – our operator certification code, as well as collection system O&M and CMOM related work and training. 

    http://dnr.wi.gov/x87201/employment/lte/q207lted.asp?v_request_id_seq_no=8547

  • Summer Research Experience at UMaine and Chile

    Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in The University of Maine and University of Concepción, Chile http://forestbioproducts.umaine.edu/upcoming-events/reu/

    During the Summer of 2014, the Forest Bioproducts Research Institute offers for the third year an opportunity for 10 highly qualified undergraduate students to participate in research for a 10 week period, 6/2 – 8/08/2014 . This research experience is funded by the National Science Foundation. Women, minorities and students with disabilities are strongly urged to apply to the program.

    Award Includes: • $5000 Stipend + On Campus Housing Provided • 2 of the 10 Students to Perform their Research in Chile • Week Long Research Experience & Exchange in Chile for all Students • Opportunity to Perform Research on Pressing Global Issues Relating to Sustainable Product Development and Biofuel Generation from Woody Biomass

    Research Opportunities • Sustainability and Life Cycle Analysis • Feedstock Extraction/ Modification • Process Control and Sensing • Nanomaterials Production and Utilization • New Product Development • Nanotechnology Risk Assessment Disciplines Forest Operaions • Resource Economics • Bioproducts • Bioenergy • Biology • Chemistry • Chemical Engineering • Bioengineering •Material Science • Nanotechnology

    Contact Information Dr. David Neivandt 5737 Jenness Hall Orono, ME 04469-5737 Tel: (207) 581-2288 Fax: (207) 581-2323 dneivandt@umche.maine.edu

  • Summer 2014 Research at Syracuse University

    The Syracuse University Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Research Program is a paid summer research opportunity that provides undergraduate scholars with the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and staff as well as network with others in their field of interest. Student scholars have the opportunity to conduct and present research over a ten-week period under the direction of a faculty research mentor at Syracuse University.

    Through this program, scholars will gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. The SU LSAMP research program was developed to aid in the retention of traditionally underrepresented groups in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

     

    What are the benefits?

    •  $3400 research stipend
    •  Round-trip travel stipend of up to $150*
    •  Free double occupancy room on the SU campus
    •  State-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, computers, etc.
    •  Meals provided during group events

     *For students living outside of the Syracuse area

    Research Areas

    Students may apply for research opportunities in any of the following STEM disciplines: Biology, Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Earth Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Information Studies, Mathematics, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Physics.

     

    Application Deadline: March 7, 2014

     Notification of acceptance April 1

    For application information, go to:  SU LSAMP: http://cgpa.syr.edu/lsamp/  and click on '2014 Summer REU Program'

     

    MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO: 

    Tamara N. Hamilton

    Co-PI, Upstate Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (ULSAMP)

    Director, Syracuse University LSAMP

    Center for Graduate Preparation and Achievement

    203 Bowne Hall

    Syracuse, NY 13244

     

    Phone: 315.443.4282

    Fax: 315.443.5683

     

     

  • NAMEPA Undergrad Summer Research - Texas A&M University

    The Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites students from your program to apply for the 2014 Undergraduate Summer Research Grant (USRG) Program. During this summer research experience, participants work closely with faculty members on current or individual research projects, attend development and GRE workshops, make a formal poster presentation of their research experience, and submit a final written report describing the results of their research. 

    Additional information and the application can be found at http://easa.tamu.edu/usrg

    Deadline: Monday, February 10, 2014.

    Funding:

    Each participant will receive a $5,000 scholarship for support during the ten weeks. 

    The program will also pay tuition and fees for one credit hour of a required independent study/research; provide housing; and pay up to $400 for travel expenses for non-TAMU participants.

    If you or your students have any questions about the program or application process, please contact Matthew Pariyothorn at USRG@tamu.edu or 979-845-7200.

     

  • 2014 Undergrad Summer Research - Maryland Robotics Center

    2014 NSF-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the Maryland Robotics Center -- Research Opportunities in Miniature Robotics

    Miniature robots, defined as small robots with overall sizes between 1 mm and 100 mm have the potential to significantly enable or enhance capabilities in manufacturing, medicine, reconnaissance, exploration, food safety, and search and rescue. During this 10-week summer program, students will develop their research projects, attend tutorial seminars on miniature robotics, visit local government labs involved in miniature robotics research, attend professional and academic development seminars, and tour Maryland's top-notch facilities supporting robotics research including the UMd FabLab and Neutral Bouyancy Research Facility. The program culminates in student presentations on their summer research.

    Selected participants will receive a $5,000 stipend and funding is available for on-campus housing and travel support. Housing for local students (within commuting distance of the University of Maryland) is subject to funding constraints. Students must be a US citizen or permanent resident to apply. International students are NOT eligible for this program.

    More information about the program, including sample project descriptions, can be found at:

    http://robotics.umd.edu/2014_REU/
     

  • 2014 Summer Research - NSF ASSIST Project

  • Webinar - UC Berkely Summer Research

  • MEP Welcome Back Meeting - 1/29/14

    Please plan to attend the MEP Welcome Back Meeting on Wednesday, January 29th at 5pm in 100 MSEB.  This is an opportunity for you to hear important updates, learn more about NSBE and SHPE, and connect with MEP administrative staff.  Dinner will be served!!

    Please RSVP at http://go.illinois.edu/MEPWelcomeBack_RSVP by 1/28/14.

  • Hacu-Hormel Foods Summer 2014 Internship

    HACU-HORMEL FOODS

     Summer 2014 Internship

    Paid Internship Opportunity

     The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is seeking stu-dents to apply for the summer 2014 Hormel Foods Internship.

     This is a 10 week program where students will intern at Hormel Foods headquarters in Austin, Minnesota.

     

    Housing and Travel

     HACU makes all travel and housing arrangements

     HACU covers travel expense (airfare to and from internship destination)

     HACU finds housing for student, and student pays for the housing expense

     

    Other Program Benefits

     Paid 10 week summer internship

     Hands-on job experience

     Full time job opportunities available

     

    All students and applicants interested in the full-time positions and internships, please submit your resume to chnip@hacu.net

  • Lam Research Equipment Seminar Sessions

    Join Lam Research for the seminar sessions with the
    NPRE at UIUC on Tuesday, February 11th

    Undergraduate: 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm in Room 103 Transportation Bldg

    Graduate: 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. in 218 Mechanical Engineering Bldg

    Also, visit in-person during the Engineering
    Expo on Thursday, February 13th or go online
    to learn more about opportunities for:
    Process Engineers
    Mechanical Engineers
    Software Engineers
    Electrical Engineers
    Manufacturing Engineers
    Field Service Engineers
    Supply Chain Business
    Operations
    Marketing
    Finance

    Join the network at:
    lamresearch.avature.net/talent

  • FSG Schedule

    FSG Schedule for Spring 2014

    Scheduled to begin week of 2/10/2014

    Math 231 – Mondays 9-10:30 PM, Room 403 Grainger and Thursdays 7:30-9:00 PM, Room 403 Grainger

    Math 241 – Mondays 9-10:30 PM, Room 401 Grainger and Tuesdays 9-10:30 PM, Room 401 Grainger

    Physics 211 – Tuesdays 6-7:30 PM, Room 403 Grainger and Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM, Room 101 Engineering Hall. 

     

    Contact Andrea Wynn with questions at 244-3959/armoore@illinois.edu

  • IEFX Network Lunch Series - P & G

    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 below.  If you are unable to sign-up, don’t worry because there will be several events in the future.

    Please be sure to check your schedule before signing up!

     Lunch Series: Procter & Gamble

     Wednesday, February 19th 

    112 Engineering Hall

    12:00pm-1:00pm

    RSVP at https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/2066008

     -- P&G is the world’s largest and most profitable consumer products company, with nearly $84 billion in sales. More information found at http://www.pg.com/en_US/index.shtml

     To gain the most out of this experience we recommend that you research the company and bring a smile, your appetite, and a list of questions that you would like to ask. Remember you have the opportunity to receive a free lunch, learn about the company, start creating contacts, and gain insight into potential internship opportunities that may give you an edge after graduation.

     For any questions please feel free to contact Ndubuisi Egekeze at negekeze@illinois.edu . 

  • Shell Technical Scholarship and Shell Incentive Fund

    Hello from Shell Recruitment!

    Are you majoring in Engineering or Geosciences? Find out how you can apply for a $5,000 scholarship from Shell for the 2014-2015 academic year!

    We offer two types of scholarships: the Shell Technical Scholarship and the Shell Incentive Fund.

    • The Shell Technical Scholarship is for full-time students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in a specific technical major. 
    • The Shell Incentive Fund is for full-time students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in a specific technical major and who belong to particular under-represented minority groups.

    For additional details about the application process and requirements for each scholarship, visit www.shell.us/scholarships.

    The application deadline is Monday, April 14, 2014, so don’t delay!

    If you have any further questions, please contact Sean Rutherford at SI-Shell-US-Recruitment-Scholarships-SI@shell.com. We look forward to receiving your application!

    Best Wishes,

    The Shell Recruitment Team

  • NPRE 498-Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Bedrock

    Enroll in NPRE 498 - Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Bedrock (crn59909) - Spring 2014

    Compare U.S. and Swedish Approaches to Management of Nuclear Reactor Fuel Discharges

    March 17 - May 7, 2014:  Attend five meeting hours at UIUC

    June 8-21, 2014:  Conduct field work and attend lectures in Stockholm, Sweden.  Travel to Sweden is required for participation in this course.

    4 UIUC Credit Hours

    Students registered in the course will be required to submit an application to International Programs in Engineering at www.studyabroad.illinois.edu to attend the study abroad component. 

    APPLY NOW!  Application Deadline March 7, 2014 at www.engineering.illinois.edu/studyabroad

    Questions??  Stop by our office in 210 Engineering Hall or contact Professor Cliff Singer (csinger@illinois.edu) or Professor Tomasz Kozlowski (txk@illinois.edu)

     

  • IEFX NetWORK Lunch Series

     Be sure to join us for the IEFX NetWORK Lunch Series.  These lunches are part of our commitment to support you in your academic and professional development.  Space is limited, please RSVP using the form linked below.  If you are unable to sign-up, don’t worry because there will be several events in the future.

    Please be sure to check your schedule before signing up!

     Lunch Series: Riverbed Technology

    (Please select ONE of the following)

    Wednesday, March 5th

    112 Engineering Hall

    12:00pm-1:00pm

    RSVP at https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/9181538

     OR

     Thursday, March 6th

    112 Engineering Hall

    12:00pm-1:00pm

    RSVP at https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/2137844

     Featuring: Riverbed Technology

    -- Riverbed Technology is a IT infrastructure performance company that earned revenues of $728.5M in 2011. More information found at http://www.riverbed.com/us/.

     To gain the most out of this experience we recommend that you research the company and bring a smile, your appetite, and a list of questions that you would like to ask. Remember you have the opportunity to receive a free lunch, learn about the company, start creating contacts, and gain insight into potential internship opportunities that may give you an edge after graduation.

     For any questions please feel free to contact me at negekeze@illinois.edu or 217-244-3826. 

     Ndu

     Ndubuisi Egekeze P.E.
    Corporate Liaison
    Illinois Engineering First-Year Experience
    College of Engineering
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  • IEFX NetWORK Lunch Series

    Dear Students,

    Be sure to join us for the IEFX NetWORK Lunch Series.  These lunches are part of our commitment to support you in your academic and professional development.  Space is limited, please RSVP using the form linked below.  If you are unable to sign-up, don’t worry because there will be several events in the future.

    Please be sure to check your schedule before signing up!

     Lunch Series: Boeing

     Wednesday, March 12th

    112 Engineering Hall

    12:00pm-1:00pm

    RSVP at https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/2403150

  • College of Engineering Scholarships for Current Students

    The deadline for submitting your application to be considered for College of Engineering scholarships is 5pm on Friday, March 21st These scholarships include those that are directed to MEP students.  

     

    http://go.engineering.illinois.edu/APPLY

  • Summer research: Center for Translational Applications of Nanoscale Multiferroic Systems (TANMS)

    Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates at UCLA, Cornell, CSUN, UCB

    The Center for Translational Applications of Nanoscale Multiferroic Systems (TANMS) offers a 10-week, paid summer research experience for undergraduates at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), University of California, Berkeley (UCB), Cornell University, and the California State University at Northridge (CSUN).  TANMS works to engineer a revolution in miniature electromagnetic electronics through development of a new class of nanoscale multiferroic materials.  TANMS' research plan follows a top-down strategy where testbed systems level goals guide three engineering technology research thrusts motivating two fundamental research thrusts.  The research program relies on system level metrics defined by 3 testbed demonstration modules, i.e. a) memory, b) antenna, and c) motor. These three testbeds rely on similar multiferroic concepts while also representing electromagnetic devices that maximize this program's impact on our society.

    The TANMS REU stands out in the integration of entrepreneurial experience with scientific research.  Students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in  engineering who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible. The program dates for summer 2014 will be June 23 through August 29; applications are due April 15, 2014. Participants are paid a stipend and on-campus housing is provided. For more information or to apply, please visit our website:

    More Information: http://tanms.ucla.edu/pre_college.htm

    APPLY HERE: apply.tanms.ucla.edu

    If you have any questions, please contact us at ceed@seas.ucla.edu.

  • OLE Scholarship for Latino Students- Due Friday, May 9th

    The Organization of Latinos at Exelon (OLE) is an Employee Resource Group within the Exelon family of companies.  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. 

    Deadline for the applications is Friday, May 9th at 5pm CST.

  • Camp @ Goldman Sachs for Financial Services Industry

    The Goldman Sachs Undergraduate Camp is a two-day program for Black, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American college undergraduate freshmen and sophomores who are interested in exploring the

    numerous career paths in the financial services industry, and learning more about summer internship opportunities at the firm.

  • Princeton Engineering Graduate Symposium: October 2-4, 2014

    The Princeton Engineering Graduate Symposium (PEGS) is designed to encourage underrepresented minority students who are eligible for graduate study to apply to Princeton.  This three-day program includes interacting with faculty and seminars about graduate study.  If invited to the symposium, Princeton will provide transportation, lodging, and meals.  

    Application Due Date: September 12, 2014

  • Illinois Latina/Latino Alumni Association Book Scholarship

    Book scholarships for $500 available.

  • Open House for Internship Opportunities

    Visit the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) between 3 and 5 pm Aug. 28 to learn more!

  • BOX Technology Scholarship; Deadline: 10/15/14

    One $20,000 scholarship and four $4,000 scholarships to students from under-represented backgrounds, interested in pursuing a career in technology. 

  • Churchill Scholarship - Deadline: October 9

    Pursue one year of graduate work at Churchill College, Cambridge University!

  • Join Illinois Engineering Ambassadors!

    Tell younger students what engineering is all about!

    Attend the info session on Wednesday, September 17 at 7pm in 1265 DCL to learn more!

  • Register Today for the 2014 Women of Color STEM Conference

    Keep building on your success at the 2014 WOC STEM Conference!

  • Berkeley Edge Conference 2014

    Explore graduate school opportunities at the University of California, Berkeley. Deadline: September 26

  • Goldman Sachs Strats Business: Siebel Center Info Session

    Internships, career opportunities, networking, and more. Register today!

  • Office of Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Grants

    Subsidize the presentation of your undergraduate research at professional conferences.

  • 2014-2015 Dads Association Scholarship

    Win one of six $2,000 scholarships! Deadline: November 7, 2014

  • HACU Offers 3 Summer 2015 Internships with Goldman Sachs

    Take a look at these opportunies: Strats Summer Analyst, Ops Summer Analyst, and Tech Summer Analyst; then review the criteria and application directions. Deadine: October 7, 2014.

  • SourceAmerica Design Challenge

    Win a trip to Washington, DC and compete for 1st place!

  • Columbia EE Pre-Recrutiting Event - Deadline: October 24

    Learn about the exciting opportunities Columbia can offer!

  • Harvard Business School MBA Opportunity

    Visit the Career Center on October 29 at 7 for more information.

  • Engineering Learning Assistant (ELA) Positions Open Now

    Apply today to become an ELA with IEFX!

  • The ECS Winter Job Shadow Program

    Explore potential career opportunities. Register today!

  • Illinois Club Scholarships Available

    Awards totalling over $25,000! Apply here.

  • HACU Offers Internships and Full-Time Opportunites with Hormel

    Hormel is recruiting right now.

  • The Hoeft Technology & Management Program

    Learn more at the info sessions.

  • Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkley

    Prepare for graduate study this summer!

  • Qualcomm - DECA 2015

    Gain experience in the wireless industry. Deadline: 11/17

  • 2015 Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

    Gain research experience through a summer internship. Deadline: 01/30/15

  • Undergraduate Research - Spring '15 Conference Travel Grants

    Subsidize research presentation conference travel. Deadline: 12/11/14

  • Cornell Engineering-Undergraduate Summer Research Program

    Gain summer research experience with Cornell.

  • Conflict Resolution Training Opportunity

    Develop your conflict resolution skills. Deadline: Jan. 26

  • Tutoring/Academic Coaching Positions Available

    Visit OMSA and apply today.

  • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

    Earn up to $2,500 for research at the U of I.

  • Illinois for Illinois (I4I) & International Programs and Studies (IPS) Scholarships

    Now accepting I4I and IPS scholarships. Deadline: 02/18/2015

  • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) - Abroad

    Conduct research abroad with SURF. Deadline: 01/30/2015