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• PwC Events

  Jan 22, 2020 10:30 am724 views

  Event: PwC Info Night

  Who: Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors in a 5-year program

  Date:  Monday, February 3rd, 2020

   

  Event:  Start & Career Preview Info Night

  Date:  Tuesday, February 4th, 2020

   

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  OMSA Fall Tutoring and Advising

  Sep 9, 2020 4:15 pm2 views

  OMSA Fall 2020 tutoring and advising schedule and StudentLingo interactive success workshops.

• UIUC: Grainger Engineering Preview Weekend (MERGE)

  Aug 2, 2021 10:45 am42 views

  Learn more about Grainger Engineering graduate programs in the virtual 2021 Multicultural Engineering Recruitment for Graduate Education (MERGE) Event on September 24, 2021, 2:00-5:30 pm central time.

  Apply now for MERGE 2021

• UC Irvine Center for Complex and Active Materials Research Experiences for Undergraduates

  Feb 3, 2022 5:00 pm10 views

  The CCAM Materials REU is an 8-week program with a focus on research to discover new materials and novel functionalities through structural design and molecular-scale control. CCAM REU program will support up to 18 participants in: (1) a one-week boot camp introducing fundamentals of MSE concepts to provide baseline knowledge to succeed on their REU project; (2)  design and execution of interdisciplinary materials research projects: (3) preparation for applying to advanced degree programs in the physical sciences and engineering; and 4) seminars and enrichment activities to build students’ skills to be successful in graduate programs.

  Date: June 19 – August 12, 2022

  Location: University of California, Irvine

  Application Deadline:  Monday, February 28, 2022, at 5:00 PM PST

• Purdue's Early Discovery Program

  Feb 28, 2022 5:45 pm3 views

  Purdue University College of Engineering is now accepting applications for our Early Discovery event! Be empowered to build your network and discover your next step. This interactive two-day FREE online event will feature expert speakers and interactive discussions on topics like: Is Grad School for Me?, Graduate School Funding, Careers with a Graduate Degree, and more!  

  Application Deadline: Submit your Early Discovery application no later than March 10, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. EST.

  This event is not your typical campus visit. Participants will learn from pre-watch materials and come to Early Discovery prepared to engage with presenters and other participants. Early Discovery aims to help participants build a professional network. Join us, and encourage your friends to apply, too! Our supportive network is here to help you learn and succeed: before, during, and after the event.

• Invitation to Apply for Undergraduate Research Experience at IIDAI 2022-2023

  Apr 18, 2022 1:00 pm86 views

  The IBM-Illinois Discovery Accelerator Institute is a new model of academic-industry partnership designed to increase access to technology education and skill development to spur breakthroughs in emerging areas of technology including hybrid cloud and AI, quantum computing, accelerated materials discovery, and sustainability to accelerate the discovery of solutions to complex global challenges. Leading scientists and engineering from both IBM and The Grainger College of Engineering are partnering on a variety of projects.

   

  Application Deadline: April 26, 11:59PM CST

  For questions, please contact

  Dr. Tasha Mamaril (nmamaril@illinois.edu)

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  NSBE Buddies Program

  Aug 24, 2022 6:00 pm13 views

  NSBE Buddies is a mentorship program within the National Society of Black Engineers that connects new first-year and transfer students to those with more experience at UIUC. This program focuses on promoting academic excellence while fostering consistent meaningful connections within the NSBE family, and overall engagement within the chapter.

  If you are interested in being a mentee for the program please fill out the form below and keep an eye out for information regarding the NSBE Buddies Program Kickoff on September 2! https://forms.gle/d7Pa61ivMtbJujyZ6

• Engineering Design Council Funding Proposals Due September 19

  Sep 1, 2022 5:30 pm38 views

  Welcome back! It is that time of year; many of our groups have had amazing sucessses and we are looking forward to supporting you again in 2022-23. Engineering Design Council is now officially requesting proposals for multi-disciplinary project support for the 2022-2023 academic year.

  The proposal deadline is September 19th at 11:59 PM. Late submissions will not be accepted.

• Southwest Research Institute Career Opportunities for University of Illinois Students

  Sep 11, 2022 9:30 pm4 views

  Stop by Southwest Research Institute's booth at the Engineering Career Fair on September 14th!

  From Mark Saldana, "our engineers are incredibly passionate about the impact they make in the world, we would love to present to your members about how we pursue innovation. We are hosting interviews for internship and full time roles and would love to hire some University of Illlinois students! We have many entry level positions in our defense and intelligence solutions division, space science, intelligent systems, and automotive engineering! You can learn more about their initiatives related to national security and intelligence data by visiting their page: https://www.swri.org/technical-divisions/defense-intelligence-solutions"

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  Campus Mental Health Fair

  Oct 7, 2022 2:45 pm84 views

  Stop by this interactive event on Tuesday, October 26 from 1-3pm to learn about campus mental health resources for students. This event is open to the entire Illinois community.

• UIUC Grad School Information Session

  Oct 30, 2022 1:15 pm35 views

  Graduate School Information Session

  Thursday, November 3

  4:30-6:00 p.m.

  213 Gregory Hall

  Are you thinking of furthering your education in a Master's or Doctoral program? Do you have questions about the admissions process, how to fund your graduate education, and when to start exploring your options?

  The Graduate College Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team is hosting a Graduate School Information Session. Join us to get the answers to these questions and many more!

   

  If you have questions about the event, please contact GradDiversity@illinois.edu

• NCSA is offering two summer programs

  Jan 31, 2023 9:30 am50 views

  • Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) The Future of Discovery: Training Students to Build and Apply Open Source Machine Learning Models and Tools (FODOMMaT) program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) is seeking students to apply for a 10-week paid summer training experience in machine learning. Successful applicants will work full-time on one of cutting-edge FODOMMaT research projects that develop open-source machine learning models and tools and use them to solve real-world problems.
    • The applications are due March 15, 2023
  • 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 SPIN program will be accepting applicants for the Summer 2023 session starting from January 23, 2023
    • The applications are due April 16, 2023.

  If any questions, please contact Olena Kindratenko at  kindrat2@illinois.edu.

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  GFX is hiring New Student Registration assistants!

  Mar 14, 2023 6:15 pm5 views

  Application Deadline: March 24, 2023

  When? Summer 2023

  See flyer for more details

• 2024 First-Gen Resource Fair

  Jan 25, 2024 10:30 am0 views

  The First Generation Student Initiatives team is hosting the First Gen Resource Fair in partnership with University Library on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., in the Orange Room on the First Floor of the Main Library.  Featured tables will include Writers’ Workshop, Counseling Center, McKinley Health Center, International Education, Grainger Library IDEA Lab, First-Gen Student Initiatives, Library Research Consultations, Career Center, National and International Scholarships Program, and Illinois Extension (financial literacy and management resources).

  Visit firstgen.illinois.edu for additional information and resources.

• 2024 IMPRINT i-Program

  Feb 6, 2024 4:00 pm0 views

  Registration is open for the IMPRINT i-Program.  Led by Illinois alumni, the IMPRINT i-Program focuses on competencies necessary for displaying leadership during times of personal and professional transition.  At IMPRINT, you will develop skills in managing yourself during times of change, and learn how to develop and maintain the personal and professional networks necessary to sustain success in any environment.  

  IMPRINT will take place on Saturday, February 17th, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., in Rooms ABC of the Illini Union.

  Registration closes on February 11, 2024. 

  To register, go to this link:

  https://leadership.illinois.edu/iPrograms

• Spring 2024 Engineering Career Fair

  Feb 12, 2024 11:30 am1 views

  Engineering Career Services and Engineering EXPO will offer Grainger Engineering students access to 170+ companies actively hiring interns and new college graduates at the Spring 2024 Engineering Career Fair.  The career fair is one of the primary avenues through which our talented students find both internships and post-graduation employment opportunities.

  The Spring 2024 Engineering Career Fair will be held at the Illini Union on Wednesday, February 14th and on Thursday, February 15th, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  For more information, go to this link:

  https://ecs.grainger.illinois.edu/employer-resources/career-fair

• 2024 WIE x TEC International Women's Day Celebration

  Feb 22, 2024 3:00 pm8 views

  Sponsored by Grainger Engineering Women in Engineering (WIE) and the Technology Entrepreneur Center (TEC), this event will include a moderated panel discussion with women engineers and entrepreneurial leaders who will share inspiring stories that reflect on the 2024 theme for International Women’s Day: “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.”  The panel discussion will be followed by a networking reception with refreshments, fun, and door prizes.

  The 2024 WIE x TEC International Women’s Day Celebration will take place on Monday, March 4, from 4:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m., in 4029 CIF.

  Register at this link:

  https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1826016212