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  • 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

     

     

  • 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!


  • Apply Now for a $5,000 NACME Corporate Scholarship feat. an Internship

    Nov 29, 2022 12:45 am22 views

    The NACME Corporate Scholars Program offers a one-time $5000 tuition scholarship coupled with a paid summer internship.

    Application Deadlines:

    • Dec. 2, 2022, regular deadline
    • Nov. 15, 2022, priority consideration

    APPLY NOW!

  • Apply Now for the CHCI-Tyson Scholar-Intern Program

    Mar 2, 2016 1:30 pm4 views

    CHCI offers scholar-intern programs that provide monetary support and hands-on experience in various fields. Application deadline: March 4, 2016

  • Apply Today! New Commercial Buildings Integration Fellow

    Feb 19, 2023 12:45 pm6 views

    Application Deadline: rolling basis

    Majors: Business, Communications and Graphics Design, Computer, Information, and Data Sciences, Earth and Geosciences, Engineering, Environmental and Marine Sciences, Life Health and Medical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Other Non-S&E, Other Physical Sciences, Other S&E-Related, Physics, Social and Behavioral Sciences

    The participant will engage and interact closely with Building Technologies Office (BTO) 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. During their appointment, participants undergo a full immersion experience in Commercial Building Initiative's (CBI) technical projects and activities, interacting with experts in academia, industry and at the national labs.  Participants may also engage with other programs at the Department of Energy and across the Federal government. 

     

  • 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.

  • APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women: deadline February 1, 2010

    Nov 30, 2009 11:55 am38 views

    The internships are salaried positions typically 10 weeks long at one of three IBM research locations (San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, or Yorktown Heights, NY), and give the opportunity to work closely with an IBM mentor. The Watson lab has a full range of research, as does the Almaden lab, and the Austin lab focuses on software and systems. Research areas of the internship are individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the skills and interests of the student, and the ongoing research programs of the laboratory. Applications for summer 2010 will be due February 1, 2010, and notification of results will begin in early April. Eligibility * Must be female with sophomore or junior standing at a U.S. college or university at the time of application * Must be majoring in chemistry, physics, materials science or engineering, computer science or engineering, chemical, electrical, mechanical engineering * Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA * No citizenship restriction.

  • Argonne Immersive Summer Experience

    Dec 3, 2019 10:30 am38 views

    Three exciting opportunities:
    Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI)
    Student Research Participation (SRP) Program
    Research Aide (RA) Program

  • ASCO Numatics Industrial Automation Engineering College Scholarship

    Jan 28, 2015 9:00 am0 views

    Pursuing a career in industrial automation? Earn a $5,000 scholarship!

  • ASEE Conference: March 27-28, 2015

    Mar 4, 2015 3:30 pm0 views

    Call for student posters. Abstract due date: Monday, March 9, 2015

  • ASEE Video Contest

    Feb 8, 2019 1:15 pm0 views

    The American Society for Engineering Education is having a video contest to celebrate theor 125th Anniverasary. Create a video that shows where engineering education will be in 25 years, upload it and email it to 125videocontest@asee.org by Friday, February 15th (11:59 EST)! You could win up to a $3,000 cash prize and trip to Washington, D.C. to attend their annual confrence. Find out more details and view the rubric for the contest here.

  • Ask Virginia Tech About Graduate School

    Sep 25, 2023 2:00 pm2 views

    If you are interested in pursuing a Master's or PhD in Engineering, Virginia Tech has a diverse team of over 30 exceptional CEED Graduate Ambassadors who are enthusiastic and ready to share their wealth of knowledge about the graduate school experience.

    You can explore the Graduate Ambassadors’ profiles on Virginia Tech’s web page for the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) Graduate Ambassadors at this link:

    https://eng.vt.edu/ceed/ceed-graduate-programs/partnerships/graduateambassadors.html

    CEED Graduate Ambassadors can also be contacted with any questions or inquiries through a convenient online form:

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3xXnxBWNoxkUfcXQzHZHaYshjUTvDLNZgcuGw2lB7NfTk2w/viewform

  • 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.

     

  • Association of Old Crows (AOC) Educational Foundation (AEF) Scholarship Application

    Apr 13, 2016 9:30 am0 views

    Earn a $12,500 scholarship! Application deadline: Friday, May 13, 2016

  • Avery Brundage Scholarship

    Dec 9, 2014 4:15 pm1 views

    Gifted students and exceptional athletes apply today

  • AWS AI and ML Scholarship Program

    Feb 3, 2023 9:15 pm108 views

    The AWS Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Scholarship program, in collaboration with Udacity, aims to help underserved and underrepresented high school and college students learn foundational ML concepts to prepare them for careers in AI and ML.  

    Scholarship Timeline (2023 Summer Program)

    February 1, 2023 - Complete scholarship prerequisities on AWS DeepRacer Student to unlock your unique code and finish your application. 

    May 31, 2023 - Last day to submit your application for the summer cohort. 1,000 students will be selected to receive a scholarship to the 2023 summer program. 

    June 14, 2023 - Scholarship Nanodegree program: AI Programming with Python begins.

  • Bailey Scholarship for Cause Driven Leaders

    Nov 15, 2019 8:45 am47 views

    $3,000 per year to undergraduates who have demonstrated positive impact and commitment as a result of service, community, involvement, leadership, and action. 
    For more information and to apply click here
    Deadline: February 16

  • Bailey Scholarship Program

    Nov 27, 2018 12:00 pm25 views

    The Bailey Undergraduate awards are $3000 awards ($1500/semester) given each year to undergraduate students at UIUC who have demonstrated positive impact and commitment as a result of service, community involvement, leadership, and action. Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered.  

    Apply online by February 15 

    Questions? Contact Kasey Umland

    Director, Bailey Scholarship Program | 217.337.1514 | bailey@universityymca.org

  • Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

    Jan 5, 2015 3:15 pm1 views

    Earn $7,500 to pursue a PhD in a STEM field.

  • Become a FOCUS Scholar and Receive a $1,000 Scholarship!

    Aug 17, 2023 10:30 am6 views

    FOCUS is an intensive, semester-long program created to aid in eliminating the gap in post-graduation outcomes and starting salaries between underrepresented, first-generation students and their peers to positively impact their career trajectory, earnings potential, and economic security for years to come.

    The FOCUS Program runs between September 20 - November 16, 2023, and FOCUS scholars will receive $1,000 for their participation in the program.

    The application closes on September 3, 2023.

    To learn more and apply now, click on this link:

    https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/40/300333140.html



  • Become A Tutor for CARE

    Oct 18, 2023 1:00 pm3 views

    The Center for Academic Resources in Engineering (CARE) is now accepting applications for CARE Tutors for the Spring 2024 semester.  

    Qualifications:

    • Currently enrolled student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Preference for undergraduate engineering students
    • Completion of at least 24 credit hours of undergraduate coursework
    • Must have received a B or higher on targeted course at Illinois
    • Must be in good academic standing (3.2 GPA or higher).
    • Target courses for tutoring are combination of Math, Physics, Chemistry, and 100/200 level engineering courses

    Go to this link for more information:

    https://care.grainger.illinois.edu/tutoring/become-a-tutor

    Applications will be accepted from October 16 - 27, 2023.

  • 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

  • Berkeley Edge Conference 2014

    Sep 18, 2014 8:00 am7 views

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

  • Berkeley Engineering Preview Day 2015

    Feb 23, 2015 4:00 pm0 views

    Interested in applying to PhD programs in engineering? Take a look at Berkeley. Application deadline: April 1, 2015

  • BHW Scholarship

    Mar 20, 2024 10:45 am17 views

    The BHW Group is excited to announce their Women in STEM academic scholarship for women who are pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics during the 2024 school year.  Go to this link for more information and to apply:

    https://thebhwgroup.com/scholarship

    Applications are due on April 15, 2024.

  • Big Ten Career Expo

    Feb 2, 2016 4:30 pm0 views

    This expo is an opportunity for all Big Ten students and alumni to be introduced to top-tier employers that are interested in hiring for full-time or internship positions within their companies. Register today!

  • Biomedical Engineering Summer Internship Program (BESIP)

    Nov 30, 2016 11:45 am28 views

    Application for BESIP 2017 is now open!

    The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) sponsored Biomedical Engineering Summer Internship (BESIP) is for undergraduate biomedical engineering students who have completed their junior year of college. The 10-week program, under the guidance of Dr. Robert Lutz, BESIP Program Director, is scheduled from June 5, 2017 to August 11, 2017. The internship will allow rising senior bioengineering students to participate in cutting-edge biomedical research projects under the mentorship of world-class scientists in NIH laboratories in Bethesda, MD.

    Click here for Application Information

    Eligibility

    Applicant must have completed at least three years (6 semesters or 9 quarters) of undergraduate study in a biomedical engineering or bioengineering degree program by the start of the 2017 summer.Applicant must plan to be returning to undergraduate school for at least one term following the summer BESIP.Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident attending college in the U.S.Because of housing arrangements, the structure of the program, the orientation procedures and the planned group activities, the student must be present on the Bethesda campus to participate in the entire ten-week program between June 5 and August 11, 2017.

    Online Application Deadline: February 9, 2017Deadline for Reference Letters: February 12, 2017Notification of selected interns by February 26, 2017

  • Blue Waters Student Internship Program

    Dec 11, 2015 3:15 pm0 views

    This is a one year STEM and high-performance computing research internship program. Application Deadline: February 1, 2016

  • 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

  • Boren $20,000 Study Abroad Scholarship

    Sep 27, 2012 3:30 pm51 views

    Multiple Illinois students each year receive $20,000 towards their studies abroad under the Boren Program, and it would be great if more of our students were aware of this fantastic opportunity.

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

    Sep 3, 2014 9:00 am21 views

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

  • BP Early Engagement Programs

    Jan 10, 2020 2:30 pm28 views

    Look at one of BP's three programs:
    BP scholars program
    BP STEP leadership program
    Supply and trading sophomore experience

  • BP Early Engagement Programs

    Jan 26, 2017 1:00 pm41 views

    Applications for early engagement programs with BP are currently open and being accepted through March 16, 2017.  Each program application requires completion of a virtual interview.  To successfully prepare applicants for virtual interviews, BP will host a Lunch and Learn on February 2, 2017. 

    BP will be on campus for the following events:

    Wednesday, February 1st
    Business Spring Career Fair (2-7p)

    Thursday, February 2nd
    BP Lunch and Learn – Virtual Interviewing (11-12p)
    Time: 11:00 AM
    Location: Wohlers Hall, Room 370

    Students can register for these events at www.bp.com/uscampus/events

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Bridge to PhD @ Columbia University

    Feb 11, 2023 1:00 pm37 views

    Application deadline: February 17th, 2023

    Majors: Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Chemsitry, Earth, Environmental, & Climate Sciences, Economics, Biomedical engineering, Chemical engineering, Civil engineering, Computer science, Earth & environmental engineering, Industrial engineering & operations research, and Mechanical engineering, Physics, Psychology, Statistics

    Interested in funded post-baccalaureate opportunities in STEM at Columbia University? The application for Columbia University's Bridge to Ph.D. Programs in STEM is now open until February 17th, 2023! To learn more about this Program and its application process, please visit: bit.ly/cubridge or see the flyer and consider applying!

  • Buckeye REU Program

    Feb 20, 2019 10:45 am7 views

    Ohio Sate is seeking science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors to participate in research for biomechanics and mechanobiology. Travel and housing are accomidated for and the rogram dates are May 21 – July 27, 2019. Application deadline has been extended, they are now due Friday March 22th at 11:59pm EST

  • Buick Achievers Scholarship

    Feb 16, 2016 4:45 pm0 views

    Earn a renewable scholarship of up to $25,000 per year. Application deadline: February 29, 2016.

     

  • Call for 2024 WIE Orientation Volunteers

    May 1, 2024 9:30 am1 views

    Apply for a volunteer leadership role at Women in Engineering’s 2024 WIE Orientation, which will take place from August 21 – 22, 2024.

    Before orientation, WIE mentors will help facilitate a series of virtual group mentoring sessions with first-year and transfer students to help prepare them before coming to campus.  During orientation, WIE mentors will help WIE staff facilitate orientation activities and logistics.

    Apply by May 1st at this link:

    https://go.grainger.illinois.edu/WIEvolunteer2024

  • Camp @ Goldman Sachs for Financial Services Industry

    May 5, 2014 2:00 pm17 views

    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.

  • 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.

  • Campus-Wide Undergraduate Research Symposium

    Jan 27, 2017 11:45 am2 views

    Submissions are due on February 1, 2017!

    The campus-wide Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2017 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) which will be on April 27, 2017. You may submit an abstract or title that has not been finalized.

    Online submission at: http://go.illinois.edu/urs2017

    Submission Deadline: February 1, 2017, Wednesday, 11:59 PM

  • Career Development Opportunity for Sophomores and Juniors at the ICA

    Oct 17, 2022 11:15 am3 views

    The Illinois Consulting Academy (ICA) is accepting applications Monday, October 17 - Monday, October 24 from students of all Majors interested in the consulting industry, which has a growing number of Engineering talent.

    ICA students work on live consulting projects with live corporate clients, making this a great opportunity for Engineering students to hone their critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills. Please share this application link as much as possible:

    https://giesgroups.illinois.edu/ica/home/

  • Career Transitions 💼Workshops at the SSSummit!

    Nov 6, 2022 9:15 pm0 views

    Catch these exciting virtual workshops on "CAREER TRANSITIONS" at this year's STEM Success Summit!!

    • An Early Career Professional's Guide on the Transition From the Classroom to the Boardroom
    • Exchanging the Pipette for a Pen: Transitioning out of Academia into Science Writing
    • The Sky Is NOT The Limit: Practical Tips for Launching Your Career in The Space Industry

    If you haven't already, SIGN UP TODAY to access to the STEMedia Network platform and do not miss these and many more exclusive ۜsessions by registering as an in-person VIP; November 17-19, 2022.

    www.STEMSuccessSummit.com

     

  • 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.

  • Cargill Global Scholars Program

    Jan 11, 2019 4:45 pm8 views

    Cargill Global Scholars receive an annual scholarship award of $2,500 for up to two years, participate in a fully-funded three-day leadership seminar during the first year of the program and a fully funded Global Leadership Seminar to be held at one of Cargill’s global locations during the second year of the program, and are paired with a Cargill leader who will serve as a mentor.

    Program Specialist with the Cargill Global Scholars Program Team, will be visiting our campus to share more information about this opportunity. 

    Cargill Global Scholars Program Information Session

    Thursday, January 24th, 3:30-4:30 pm

    514 Illini Union Bookstore

  • Cargill Global Scholars Program

    Mar 2, 2018 9:15 am34 views

    Up to $5,000 | Leadership and enrichment activities | Academic and professional guidance 

    * US Citizen
    * Freshman or Sophomore in Engineering, Food Science, International Relations, Agriculture
    Learn more

  • Carnegie Mellon Engineering & Public Policy MS Online Information Session on October 10, 2023

    Oct 2, 2023 1:15 pm4 views

    Carnegie Mellon's Engineering & Public Policy (EPP) Department offers an MS program that gives students skills to address policy issues where the scientific and technical details matter.  Carnegie’s EEP MS Program will be hosting an online information session on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

    RSVP Here! 

    The information session is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Carnegie’s Engineering and Public Policy MS program and the graduate school admission process, and to have questions answered by faculty and staff.

  • Carnegie Mellon EPP MS Program

    Jul 31, 2023 9:30 am20 views

    This year, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), Department of Engineering and Public Policy will add 12 new students to its professional Master’s degree program in Engineering and Public Policy (EPP).  CMU’s EPP Master’s program provides students with the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and public policy, addressing the implications of emerging technologies on organizations and society.  EPP students go on to global careers in government, business, consulting, academia, and nonprofits.  The program is particularly strong in the following areas:  energy systems, transportation, climate and environment, information and communication technology, artificial intelligence, risk analysis, and technology innovation policy.

    Prospective students can find out more on their website and apply via this application link:

    https://gradadmissions.engineering.cmu.edu/apply/

    The application is open from October 15 – December 15.

  • Caterpillar Champaign Simulation Center Open House

    Jan 10, 2013 12:54 pm57 views

    Be sure to attend this exciting open house where you can gather information about Caterpillar and the many opportunities the company makes available.  Current students will present demonstrations on the work they are involved with, and a Q & A session will be held at the event’s conclusion.   Pizza and soda will be provided! 

    When:  January 16, 2013 (Wednesday), 5:30 PM

    Where:  1901 South 1st Street (1 block south of Assembly Hall)