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  • ICONS Internships

    The new Inspiring Clipper: Opportunities for Next-generation Scientists (ICONS) internships will bring members of the Europa Clipper science team together with undergraduate students for a 10-week internship that gives students the opportunity to conduct original scientific research. 
    For dates of the internship program, please see https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/internship-programs/

  • IEFX NetWORK Lunch Series

    Select one of the following:

    Lunch Series: Riverbed Technology

    212 Engineering Hall

    Wednesday, January  30th 

    12:00pm-1:00pm

    RSVP at https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/3357030

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    Lunch Series: Riverbed Technology

    212 Engineering Hall

    Thursday, January 31st 

    12:00pm-1:00pm

    RSVP at   https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/9717174

    Featuring: Riverbed Technology

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

     

  • 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

  • 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 . 

  • IL-IN ASEE Section Conference - Call for Student Posters

    Submit abstracts to the upcoming Illinois-Indiana ASEE conference for a Poster Presentation. This is a great opportunity to showcase your efforts on a project and gain experience presenting in a professional environment.

  • ILIPA MG Virtual Career Panel 2023: Careers in Patent Law

    When? Thursday, April 6, 2023

    Who? Minority in Engineering (MIE), Women in Engineering (WIE), Underrepresented in Engineering, and STEM Students at UIUC

    What? The Illinois IP Alliance (ILIPA) cordially invites you to please join us for a lively discussion about careers in patent law. Our participants are committed to increasing diversity in the field of patent law and are excited to share their experiences and various paths to patent law. Some topics will include patent law careers in which a legal degree is not needed, along with patent lawyer careers in both a law firm and in-house environment. Learn from the panelists’ experiences about opportunities in patent law to achieve successful careers in this exciting area. Special thanks to Professor Joe Bradley at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for this opportunity.   

    Click the link below to register for this event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

    https://marshallip.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde-ppzguHdbkcyVWpE7Sb7WTt_C8EuW7

    Reach out to Meggan Duffy with any questions.  

  • ILIPA Virtual Career Panel

    When: Thursday April 17, 2022 

    Where: Zoom, 5-6 PM CST

    What: Virtual Educational Panel for Minority In Engineering (MIE),Women in Engineering (WIE), and STEM Students atthe University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 

    Click the link below to register for this event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

    https://marshallip.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpfuitrTosH90L1XZW_vWqXUZeDrA66mTa

    Reach out to Meggan Duffy with any questions: mfd@marshallip.com

  • Illini Career and Internship Fair

    The 14th annual Illini Career and Internship Fair will take place on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the Illini Union in Illini Rooms A, B, C, the South Lounge, and the Pine Lounge.  This Fair is the ideal platform to network, gain career insights, and secure potential positions from employers across diverse sectors.  Career coaches will be onsite in Room 104, offering invaluable advice to ease any last-minute nerves.  We highly encourage you to talk to a few specific employers that you have identified in advance by looking at the list of participating employers on Handshake:

    https://app.joinhandshake.com/login

  • Illinois Leadership Program – Imprint

    Register today to develop skills to become a successful leader.

  • Information about T&M minor

    See attached file for information concerning the Technology and Management minor.

  • Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

    Join us Thursday, Jan. 23, for a virtual event showcasing the Intelligence Community (IC) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program! During the fair, research topic authors and program representatives will be on hand to answer your questions in 1-on-1 chats. The event will also feature a live panel discussion with representatives from the Intelligence Community.
    When: Thursday, Jan. 23, 1–4 p.m. ET
    Where: Virtual (on the Brazen platform) 
    Register HERE
     

  • Interested in Semiconductors?

    Join STARS (Summer Training on Awareness and Readiness for Semiconductors) at Purdue! Get paid to learn about semiconductors and grow your semiconductor training. Geared towards freshman and sophomore students but all undergraduate student ages/majors welcome to apply. Application is open December 2024 for Summer 2025. Program dates: from May 25 – Aug 8 2025. $10,000 per student covers stipend, lodging, and program operating fee.

    Apply herehttps://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO/programs/stars 


  • Internship Opportunity with DOE's Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management

    The Oak Ridge office of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Environmental Management (EM) is seeking fellows to engage in projects and activities related to DOE’s Legacy Clean-up Missions at East Tennessee Technology Park, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Y-12 National Security Complex sites. EM's first priority is to ensure the safety and health of the public and EM's workforce while continuing to protect the environment. The Oak Ridge office carries out the mission using sound business practices, innovative management approaches, and science and technology to reduce risks and costs within the EM regulatory framework. The fellow will receive training, coaching and mentoring from the EM-92 branch chiefs to effectively accomplish appointment goals.

    The EM Oak Ridge office is seeking qualified candidates who possess the appropriate bachelor's/master's degrees in engineering, physical science, and business/accounting.

    Apply now: https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/OREM-2022

     

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

    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)

  • ITI's Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Information Session

    When? Tuesday, March 28, 5:45 p.m.

    What? Certificate in Cybersecurity Information Session

    Who? Undergraduate student, students who have already completed some or all of the requirements prior to applying are encouraged to apply

    The Information Trust Institute (ITI) will be hosting an information session for its undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity program. Please join us for pizza and to learn more about this program.

    Location: Room 1232 CSL Studio - (North Campus Parking Garage – South Side – Middle Entrance) - 1206 W. Clark St. Urbana, Illinois

    **no online option**

    More information about the requirements for earning the Certificate can be found: https://iti.illinois.edu/education/certificates

    If you are unable to attend the information session and have questions, write to iti-cyber-certs@illinois.edu

  • JANUS Undergrad Research Opportunity

    Georgia Tech in cooperation with NASA is offering a summer program for undergraduate students in the Georgia Tech High-Power Electric Propulsion Laboratory. Work hands on on the cutting edge of propulsion technology as part of the Joint Advanced Propulsion Institute. Program runs May18 to July 25th. Apply by February 15, 2025.
    Apply | Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering/Sciences (SURE) - gatech.edu

  • 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!

  • JPL Summer Internship Program

    The JPL Summer Internship Program offers 10-week, full-time, summer internship opportunities at JPL to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a number of enrichment activities, including tours, lectures and career advisement, arranged by the JPL Education Office.
     
    - Summer internships begin in May and June, on the first business day of each week.

    - Participants receive a monetary award, given in monthly disbursements, for the period of the internship. Award amounts vary and are subject to change.

    - A supplemental housing and travel allowance is provided for participants whose institution is outside the 50-mile radius of JPL.

    Application Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 5 p.m. PDT Apply HERE

  • Leadership and Diversity Workshop

    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

     

  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Leadership Forum

    Network with students, senior leaders and recruitment professionals. Deadline: April 30, 2015

  • Microsoft On-Campus Visits

    Microsoft will be on campus. Come out to be seen and heard!

  • MIT Amgen Scholars

    Participate in a nine-week paid faculty-mentored summer research program in MIT laboratories. Learn more and apply before March 2016.

  • MIT Converge Program

    Attention juniors and seniors: Interested in graduate studies at MIT? Participate in CONVERGE.

  • Morgan Stanley – The Early Insights Program for Women

    Freshmen and sophomore women: Explore the financial services industry. Application deadline: Sunday, February 22, 2015

  • NACME/Chevron Scholarship Opportunity for non-NACME Scholars

    NACME was awarded a grant from the Chevron Corporation to provide additional scholarship support for four (4) students at your institution.  Successful applicants will receive a $5,000 scholarship award for one year, for the academic year 2017-2018. Please note that this scholarship is for non-NACME Scholars.

    Attached is a copy of the application which includes the guidelines for the scholarship.  Eligible students must be freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are pursuing the following engineering disciplines: mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, etc . 

    Please distribute to your students and encourage them to apply and the due date is April 1, 2017.

  • NASA Internship Programs

    NASA offers several opportunities for students to undertake meaningful and challenging projects that truly make an impact on humanity. OSTEM internships offer students an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with mentors who are research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions. Internships may be full time or part time on a NASA center or facility. 
    2025 Internship Application Deadlines:
    Summer 2025: Feb. 28, 2025
    Fall 2025: May 16, 2025

    For more information and to apply click HERE

  • NASA L'Space Program

    The NASA L'SPACE Program is a free, online, interactive experience open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career within NASA or other organizations in the space ecosystem. Since it's conception in 2018, 12,000+ participants from over 950 US colleges and universities from all 50 states have gone through the program. Each 12-week Academy is designed to provide unique, hands-on learning and insight into the dynamic world of the space industry.

    Deadline to apply August 2025
    For more information and to apply, click HERE

  • NASA Pathways Internship Program

    Become a part of the NASA team starting January 2016! Application deadline: Friday, October 9, 2015

  • NASA'S Gateways to Blue Skies Competition

    The 2025 Blue Skies Competition asks collegiate student teams to conceptualize aviation-related system(s) that can be applied to agriculture by 2035 or sooner with the goal of improving agriculture production, efficiency, environmental impact, and extreme weather/climate resilience.
    Learn More HERE

  • NASA Tech Leap Prize

    To support future missions, NASA seeks to advance transformative solutions that address one or more of NASA’s technology shortfalls. Up to nine winners will receive up to $500,000 each to build their payloads plus the opportunity to test them on suborbital, hosted orbital, or parabolic flights.
     
    Register to participate and share your solution that addresses one or more selected NASA technology shortfalls and would benefit from a flight test. Eligible participants must first register no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 

    Register HERE

  • National Virtual Bridge (NVB) Program

    The National Virtual Bridge (NVB) Program offers a five-week virtual experience focused on strengthening core skills in physics, calculus, engineering design, and Python.

    The student deadline to apply is May 12, 2025. Apply HERE

  • New Economic Justice and Clean Energy: Integrated Strategies Office Opportunity

    When? Selections Start April 15th! (Applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

    Who? Recent grads in an energy-relevant field of science, engineering or other highly quantitative field such as economics, current students may be considered for short term appointments 

    What? The EERE STP Program provides an opportunity for highly talented scientists and engineers to participate in policy-related projects at DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Washington, D.C. and Golden, CO site office.

    Program Website: https://www.energy.gov/eere/education/energy-efficiency-and-renewable-energy-science-technology-and-policy-program

    Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code [DOE-EERE-STP-IS-2023-2000] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

  • New Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office Science, Technology and Policy Opportunity

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science, Technology and Policy (STP) Program is seeking to develop leaders in energy efficiency and renewable energy policy. The EERE STP program provides an opportunity for highly talented scientists and engineers to participate in policy-related projects at EERE Offices in Washington, D.C.

    ORISE is continuing normal program operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. This opportunity will be offered as long as Department of Energy Headquarters is able to complete the onboarding process and ensure a meaningful experience to participants. We encourage you to apply and submit your application as soon as possible.  Updates to this opportunity will be provided on this page as needed.

    Three levels of appointment, Levels 1-3, provide opportunities to a range of experience levels from recent graduates to experienced scientists and engineers to participate in the program. All participants will be provided the opportunity to participate in policy-related projects and be mentored by senior EERE staff.

  • New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM-LEEP)

    Application Cycle: The annual application cycle is open for nine weeks, opening February 15 until Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11:59PM MT.

    Who should apply? U.S. Citizen entrepreneurs with a feasible technological innovation ithat has gained some traction and are in need of investors, willing to relocated to Northern New Mexico for the duration ofthe two year program

    What is it? The New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM-LEEP) matches entrepreneurs with seed capital, a large network of mentors, customers, and investors and the unique expertise and resources of Los Alamos National Laboratory (Los Alamos) and Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia).

    Click article to find out more!

  • New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NMLEEP)

    The New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NMLEEP) a program tailored to help entrepreneurs bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization through mentorship, business support and the talent and resources of Los Alamos National Laboratory. NM LEEP offers fellows a two-year collaboration to advance their technology with DOE National Laboratory researchers, customized entrepreneurial training, and connections to networks and business resources with potential strategic partners, investors, and customers.
    Deadline May 8, 2025 @11:59PM Mountain Time Zone, Apply HERE

  • NIU Summer Math College Instructor

    This a part-time position with the Summer Math College with teaching opportunities in Chicago and Naperville for approximately six weeks, Monday thru Thursday. Learn more and apply by February 15, 2016.

  • NNSA Minority Serving Institution Internship Program

    About NNSA-MSIIP:

    • Open to undergraduate and graduate students at Minority Serving Institutions.
    • Two internship options are available:
      • Summer internships: 12-weeks beginning on June 5, 2023, and ending on August 25, 2023.
      • Year-long internships: 12-months beginning on June 5, 2023, and end on May 31, 2024 including full-time participation during the summer and part-time participation during the academic year.

    Application Deadline: October 9, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST

  • Now Hiring: La Casa Cultural Latina

    Join La Casa to assist with event programming, community outreach and more. Application deadline: April 24, 2015

  • Office of Science Graduate Student Research Application Workshops

    The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to U.S. graduate students to pursue part of their graduate thesis research working side by side with science and engineering experts at a DOE laboratory or facility.

    Workshop 1: General overview of the SCGSR Program

    September 15, 2022 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (EST)

    Workshop 2: Q&A and Application Guidance

    October 20, 2022 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (EST)

    Application Deadline: November 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. (EST)

  • Office of Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Grants

    Subsidize the presentation of your undergraduate research at professional conferences.

  • ORISE DOE-STP Fellowship

    The Grid Controls and Communications (GCC) Division of the Office of Electricity (OE) manages research, development, and demonstration programs aimed at modernizing the Nation’s electricity delivery system including secure communications, controls and protection systems. The Division is responsible for engineering end-to-end systems for communications, grid modeling, measurement and controls, and operations and planning.

    Application Deadline: February 10, 2025 @ 3:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
    Apply HERE

    Selected candidates will receive a stipend. Amounts are determined by DOE officials, based on the candidate’s academic and professional background, starting at approximately: 

    • Bachelor’s degree: $70,000
    • Master’s degree: $80,000
    • PhD: $100,000
  • Out for Undergrad Engineering Conference (OUEC)

    Are you a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT) engineering student? Apply now for the Out for Undergrad Engineering Conference (OUEC)! At OUEC you'll get the opportunity to network with recruiters from top engineering companies, meet LGBT peers and professionals from a wide variety of industries, and learn how to manage your identity to your advantage in the workplace. Airfare and lodging for all attendees is paid for by Out for Undergrad! Learn more and apply today at outforundergrad.org.

  • Paid Research Opportunity for Undergraduates | Columbia SURE Program

    Applications for the 2023 Columbia University - Amazon SURE Program are now open. SURE is a unique academic-industry collaboration created to foster career exploration at the frontiers of engineering research. 

    This 10-week summer research program in New York City is designed to support under-represented minorities and female-identifying students in STEM on their pathways into graduate school in engineering and science. A recent recipient of the INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Inspiring Programs in STEM Award, SURE has a reputation for helping students jumpstart their careers as researchers and academics.

    Please take note of the following key program dates:

    Application Priority Deadline: January 22, 2023 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Early application is encouraged.

    Selection Notifications: Early April 2023

    Students interested in applying can visit: https://bit.ly/CUSUREProgram for the program application or check out https://www.engineering.columbia.edu/columbia-amazon-summer-undergraduate-research-experience-program for more information.

    Any questions? Contact cuamazonsure@columbia.edu 

  • Patent Education Online Course

    The Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) has shared an online course for potential inventors. The Inventors Patent Academy (TIPA) is a free course that offers foundational insights into the patent system, fostering trust and transparency about the patent application process. If you are interested: Register for TIPA.


  • Pathways in Physical Sciences Summer School

    The Argonne National Laboratory is hosting a summer program from July 14th to August 1st 2025 aimed at STEM focused first and second year students. This opportunity will give participants experience with experimental techniques, coding in scientific applications, autonomous labs, and hands-on discovery. So if you have at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA and an interest in research, basic science, physical science, or other STEM career path, consider attending Argonne Laboratory's summer school!

    Application deadline is May 29th! Apply HERE

  • PITT 2-Day Development Program

    OCTOBER 25-27, 2018

    ⋅ PhD or post-doctoral scholar interested in seeking faculty position
    ⋅ Academic career and research interests
    ⋅ US citizen or permanent resident

    LEARN MORE

  • Princeton Engineering Graduate Symposium (PEGS)

    interested in graduate studies at Princeton? Visit during PEGS

  • Procter & Gamble – Research Your Future in Science Seminar

    Freshmen and sophomores: learn what it’s like to work in R&D at P&G. Deadline: April 24, 2015

  • Professional M.S. degree in Engineering and Public Policy (EPP)

    The department of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University continues to grow its professional M.S. degree in Engineering and Public Policy (EPP), adding nine new students this year. EPP students go on to careers in government, business, consulting, academia, and non-profits around the world.

    Prospective students can find out more on the website and apply via this application link – the deadline is December 15th. I encourage you to share the attached program flyer with anyone you think may be interested in applying.