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  • Research Experience with NCSA

    Feb 20, 2025 2:15 pm8 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 program will be held on-site at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and REU FoDOMMaT fellows will work in person during Summer 2025. 

    To apply, please visit our website, http://reu.ncsa.illinois.edu,  and click on the “Research Projects” tab to learn about the summer projects, and then click on the “Apply Now!” tab. The applications are due March 15, 2025.

  • Rolls-Royce @ Expo

    Sep 18, 2013 9:39 am79 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!

  • Southern and Central Illinois Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (SCI-LSAMP) Program

    Jan 2, 2025 8:45 am13 views

    The Southern & Central Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation is sponsored by the National Science Foundation designed to increase retention, graduation, and success of students from Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/Alaskan, Pacific Islander racial and ethnic groups that are historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This program offers holistic support and individualized mentoring to guide students through the completion of their bachelor's degree and into graduate degree programs or careers in STEM. 

    Applications are now being accepted to join the SCI-LSAMP program!
    Application deadline: Monday, February 17, 2025

    Learn More and Apply

  • Southwest Research Institute Career Opportunities for University of Illinois Students

    Sep 11, 2022 9:30 pm9 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"

  • SpeakUp! - Engineering Ambassadors' Speaking Competition

    Feb 14, 2017 1:30 pm30 views

    Do you want a chance to express yourself? Do you encourage sustainability? Speech is powerful. Here is a chance for you to expand your communication skills and win fabulous prizes.

    The Speaking Competition is hosted by the University of Illinois Engineering Ambassadors, sponsored by Monsanto.

    An info session is happening Tonight (February 14th) at 5:30pm in 106B1 EH.

    Theme: Environment, Conservation, Sustainability
    All STEM (Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics) Majors welcome.
    Prizes of $200, $100, $50 will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, respectively.
    Accepted contestants will be REQUIRED to attend a public speaking workshop on Sunday March 5th from 9am - 5pm.

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: Midnight, February 19th
    Apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/OoZVf22pp2eCTPfg1
    Your submission will be reviewed and results will be announced by February 24th

    Any questions can be directed to ambassadors@engr.illinois.edu

     

  • SPIN (Students Pushing Innovation) Internship Program

    Oct 3, 2016 4:00 pm0 views

    Work on leading-edge research projects to improve our world with NCSA. Learn more

  • Spring 2016 Premed Workshops for Engineers

    Feb 4, 2016 3:30 pm0 views

    Do you want to become a doctor? Attend the spring 2016 premed workshops for engineers.

  • Spring 2017 Conference Travel Grant Competition

    Feb 7, 2017 12:00 pm16 views

    Need funding to present your work at a conference?

    The campus-wide Illinois Office of Undergraduate  Research (OUR) provides awards up to $350 for undergraduate students to travel to professional conferences to present their research posters and/or papers. These awards are meant for students who will present their work.

    Competition Deadlines

    Spring 2017
    Applications due: March 6 at 11:59PM

    Fall 2017
    Application period: September 6 - October 16, 2017

    Eligibiilty

    - Students must be in good academic standing during the term the award is received
    - Students graduating in December can apply for and may receive an ward for travel during the following spring semester
    - Students may only receive one Conference Travel Grant Award per academic year
    - Students must include in the application: conference dates and location, evidence that conference participation has been confirmed, itemized estimated expenses (or actual expenses for recently completed travel), and possible (or actual) support from mentors and departments

    Online Application: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/6643104

    For more information please visit: OUR Conference Travel Grant Competition

  • Spring 2024 Engineering Career Fair

    Feb 12, 2024 11:30 am18 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

  • Spring Career Fairs

    Feb 2, 2016 4:30 pm0 views

    Engineering Career Fair

    February 9 – 10

    2:00 – 7:00 pm at the Illini Union

     

    Engineering/Founders Startup Career Fair

    February 11

    2:00 – 6:00 pm at the Illini Union

     

    Engineering Employment Expo

    February 18

    10:00 am – 4:00 pm at the ARC

     

    Research Park Corporate Internships and Careers Fair

    March 15

    4:30 pm at the Research Park, 1900 South First Street, Champaign

  • Students of Color Abroad

    May 11, 2015 2:45 pm17 views

    Why do more students of color need to study abroad? Learn more here

  • Summer 2025 Undergraduate Research Webinar

    Dec 20, 2024 9:15 am35 views

    Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) are offered by different universities, institutions, and agencies nationwide. These experiences give you the opportunity to actively participate in research and work with faculty and researchers on ongoing research projects. 

    Learn how to find PAID summer research, get tips on preparing a strong application, and hear about UIUC opportunities! 

    Apply ASAP: HERE

    More Info and Opportunities: HERE

  • Summer Internships for Native Americans in Genomics (SING)

    Jan 15, 2015 4:30 pm2 views

    This workshop will be held August 2-9 here at UIUC. Apply today

  • The ECS Winter Job Shadow Program

    Oct 24, 2014 3:30 pm3 views

    Explore potential career opportunities. Register today!

  • The Hoeft Technology & Management Program

    Nov 7, 2014 9:00 am7 views

    Learn more at the info sessions.

  • Tutoring/Academic Coaching Positions Available

    Nov 25, 2014 10:15 am5 views

    Visit OMSA and apply today.

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

    Feb 3, 2022 5:00 pm20 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

  • UIUC Grad School Information Session

    Oct 30, 2022 1:15 pm45 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

  • UIUC Graduate and Professional School Fair

    Sep 19, 2017 10:30 pm58 views

    Wednesday, October 18,2017. 12 - 4PM. Illini Union, Rooms, A,B,C.

    Join us for Grad School Prep Month! - Attend a workshop before and after the Graduate and Professional School Fair.

    10/4 Finding Research Opportunities  616 E. Green St., Champaign, Room 213, 4-5 p.m.

    10/5 Exploring Graduate School 616 E. Green St., Champaign, Room 213, 3-4 p.m.

    10/11 Crafting Your Personal Statement 616 E. Green St.,Champaign, Room 213, 4-5 p.m.

    10/12 Making the Most of the Graduate and Professional School Fair 616 E. Green St.,Champaign, Room 213, 3-4 p.m.

    10/26 Taking the Next Step: After the Graduate & Professional School Fair 616 E. Green St.,Champaign, Room 213, 3-4 p.m.

    10/27 International Graduate Student Panel: How to Prepare for Graduate School Applications 616 E. Green St.,Champaign, Room 213, 4-6 p.m.

  • UIUC: Grainger Engineering Preview Weekend (MERGE)

    Aug 2, 2021 10:45 am46 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

  • Undergraduate Research Resource Fair

    Sep 15, 2017 2:00 pm36 views

    SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

    DROP BY ANYTIME between 4:00 – 6:00 PM

    Illini Union Rooms ABC

    LEARN about engineering research

    EXPLORE research opportunities

    NETWORK with researchers

  • Undergraduate Research Symposium 2017 - Now accepting student submissions

    Nov 2, 2016 11:45 am28 views

    The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2017 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 27. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 23-29), and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as corporate partners and sponsors, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world. Learn more and apply by Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

    Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu; please put “URS Application” in the subject line.

  • Undergraduate Research Workshop - Spring 2017

    Nov 30, 2016 3:00 pm2 views

    The College of Engineering's UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WORKSHOP will be held on Wednesday, JANUARY 18, 2017 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM in Rooms ABC of the Illini Union. This workshop, which is held only in the spring, is brought to you by the Engineering Council's Deans Student Advisory Committee (DSAC).

    This is an opportunity for you to learn more about getting involved in research! Join us for an evening of discussions about undergraduate research.

    Mark Your Calendars!  

    WHAT: Undergraduate Research Workshop
    WHEN: Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 5:30 -7:30PM
    WHERE: Rooms ABC Illini Union

    Registration is FREE, please pre-register by January 4, 2017! Food and drinks will be provided!

    REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP

  • Understanding Work Culture

    Mar 24, 2025 11:15 am4 views

    NACME's, C.A.S.E. Academy is holding a webinar on Wednesday, March 26th at 7pm on "how to identify and adapt to workplace norms, align with company values, and navigate diverse professional environments."

    Register HERE

  • United Airlines internship recruiting at UIUC

    Sep 6, 2016 4:00 pm133 views

    Attention juniors and seniors majoring in Industrial Engineering or Systems Engineering and Design – Learn about internship opportunities available at United Airlines at the following events:

    Information Session

    Tuesday, September 6th

    7:30 PM

    Transportation Building, Room 114

     

    ECS Career Fair

    Wednesday, September 7th

    12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Activities and Recreation Center

    Please email Kelsey Blake kelsey.blake@united.com  with any questions about these upcoming events

  • Volunteer for the ECS Career Fair

    Sep 9, 2017 2:30 pm8 views

    Want a chance to do some potential networking while helping others do the same? Volunteer for the ECS Career Fair happening on Sept 12!

    Not only are there a lot of opportunities for students to give just an hour or two of their time, it’s also a great way for students to be able to see the event if they’ve never been to a Career Fair before!

    If you would like to help out just go to this link: https://www.volunteersignup.org/84B3C

  • "Where Rubber Meets Road"-- Hip Hop Lecture Series

    Jan 30, 2013 1:15 pm38 views

    The IPowered Hip Hop Lecture Series

    "Where the rubber meas the road: a town hall conversation" with Chrysler Group Design Senior VP and President of SRT Brand RALPH GILLES on the business of high performance technology and popular culture.

    Wednesday, February 6, 2013

    1:30-3:00 PM

    Beckman Institute Auditorium (Room 1025)

    405 N. Mathews  Urbana, IL  61801

    Ralph Gilles, Chrysler Group Design Senior VP and President of SRT Brand, discusses the business of high performance technology and popular culture.

     

    RSVP if you will attend:  https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/7573963