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

    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

  • NSBE Buddies Program

    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

  • 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 . 

  • NSF REU on the Internet of Things at UCF

    The Computer Science Department at the University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL) will hold a 10-week 2017 Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) on the Internet of Things. REU students will be trained in research-based theory and applications of the technologies used in this fast-moving interdisciplinary field. The REU students will join well-established research groups under the close supervision of faculty with expertise in security, privacy, data analytics, healthcare simulations, and social computing.

    REU Program Dates: May 22 - July 28, 2017

    Eligibility

    Sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
    Majors: computer science, computer, electrical, mechanical engineering and information technology
    Must be US citizens or permanent residents
    Minimum overall GPA of 2.7

    Program Benefits

    $5000 stipend
    $600 travel allowance
    On-campus housing
    Meal allowance

    Online application: http://iotreu.cs.ucf.edu/

    Application deadline: March 1, 2017

    For inquiries, please contact: Dr. Damla Turgut at turgut@cs.ucf.edu or Dr. Yier Jin at yier.jin@eecs.ucf.edu

  • 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

  • Undergraduate Research Symposium 2017 - Now accepting student submissions

    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.

  • P&G Informaon and Decision Solutions

    Procter & Gamble Open House & Networking Social
    Tuesday, October 8, 2013 from 5 pm to 7 pm
    ACES Library Heritage Room

    RSVP on Facebook

    Keynote speaker: RosaMaria Cruz, P&G Informaon and Decision Solutions (IDS) Associate Director


    Join representaves from P&G’s Informaon & Decision Support (IDS) as they discuss internship and employment
    opportunies at P&G. Business casual a-re is recommended.

    Visit P&G online at us.experiencepg.com for more Info or apply directly to the links below!

    • Full Time: IDS00001079, looking for students Graduating December 2013- May 2014
    • Internship: IDS00001073, looking for students Graduating December 2014- May 2015
    • IT Elite (Summer Sophomore Camp): IDS00001072, looking for students Graduating December 2015- May 2016

     Co-sponsored by The Career Center, Office of Minority Student Affairs, and the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations.

    OPEN TO ALL MAJORS AND YEARS

  • SpeakUp! - Engineering Ambassadors' Speaking Competition

    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

     

  • Procter & Gamble Open House and Networking Social

    Tuesday, October 8, 2013, from 5 - 7 PM

    ACES Library Heritage Room

    Keynote speaker:  RosaMaria Cruz, P&G Information and Decision Solutions (IDS) Associate Director

    Open to all Majors and Years

  • Summer 2025 Undergraduate Research Webinar

    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

  • Undergraduate Research Resource Fair

    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

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

    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

  • Illinois LLAA Student Reception

    You are invited to the University of Illinois Latina/Latino Alumni Association (LLAA) Student Reception!

    WHEN:  April 13, 2013

    TIME:  6:00 - 8:00 PM

    WHERE:  Timpone's Restuarant

                  710 S. Goodwin Ave.

                   Urbana, IL  61801

    Please read more for further information

  • Illinois Scholars Undergraduate Research (ISUR) Poster Expo

    Come by 104 Illini Union between 4:30-6:30PM and listen to undergraduate students talk about the research they are involved in!

    Snacks will be served.

    Please contact Natasha Mamaril for more information.

  • UIUC Grad School Information Session

    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

  • BP Early Engagement Programs

    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

  • UIUC: Grainger Engineering Preview Weekend (MERGE)

    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

  • GFX Now Hiring Students for New Student Registration 2025!

    GFX is now hiring engineering undergraduate students for New Student Registration (NSR) Assistants, Group Leaders, and Student Directors for summer 2025! On-campus and limited online positions are available. NSR student positions support new first-year and transfer students as they connect with fellow incoming students, prepare to meet with an Academic Advisor, and register for the Fall 2025 semester. This is a great opportunity for students who are looking for a summer job with some flexibility where they'll be able be a part of a welcoming team and develop their communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. First-year students are welcome to apply!

    For more information and to apply, click HERE

  • UIUC Graduate and Professional School Fair

    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.

  • NCSA is offering two summer programs

    • 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 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

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

  • Fresh Check Day

    Fresh Check Day, is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and great prizes and giveaways. Fresh Check Day aims to create an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health and helps to build a bridge between students and the mental health resources available on campus, in the community, and nationally. 

    Fresh Check Day on Monday, February 10, from noon - 2 p.m. in the Illini Union, rooms B and C.

  • Rolls-Royce @ Expo

    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!

  • 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)

  • Campus Mental Health Fair

    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.

  • Engineering Design Council Funding Proposals Due September 19

    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.

  • United Airlines internship recruiting at UIUC

    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

  • PwC Events

    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