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• National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates

  Feb 19, 2015 3:00 pm0 views

  Work on automotive and energy related research projects. Application deadline: March 15, 2015

• 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

• Crawford, Murphy & Tilly , Inc. (CMT)

  Feb 24, 2015 10:00 am0 views

  Job opening: entry level civil engineer. Apply today.

• General Atomics Intern Program

  Feb 25, 2016 2:45 pm0 views

  Are you studying Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or Systems & Industrial Engineering? General Atomics is looking to fil over 100 summer intern positions.

• Personalized Scholarship Matching - IOScholarships

  Feb 28, 2022 7:30 pm0 views

  ioscholarships.com offers  thousands of curated scholarships and financial education resources for Hispanic American, African American, American Indian/Alaska Native and Asian Pacific Islander students:

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• Public Works Engineering Interns

  Mar 2, 2016 1:45 pm0 views

  The City of Champaign seeks qualified candidates for a career opportunity as an Engineering Intern in the Public Works Department. Application deadline: March 13, 2016

• ASEE Conference: March 27-28, 2015

  Mar 4, 2015 3:30 pm0 views

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

• 2015 Bio Nanotechnology Summer Institute: July 27-August 7, 2015

  Mar 9, 2015 9:15 am0 views

  Network and train with experts in the field. Application deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2015

• City of Champaign Engineering Summer Internships

  Mar 9, 2016 4:45 pm0 views

  The City of Champaign Pubic Works Department is currently soliciting applications for engineering summer internship positions within the Engineering Division. Application deadline: March 13, 2016

• Minority Institution Research Support Program

  Mar 12, 2015 3:45 pm0 views

  Interested in astrobiology? Application deadline: March 16, 2015

• International Engineering Research Abroad

  Mar 28, 2017 9:45 am0 views

  APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING! 

  The College of Engineering International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) is still accepting applications for summer research opportunities in the following countries:

  South Korea
  Spain
  Taiwan (Junior standing preferred)

  All research is reviewed by chief department advisors upon return to campus to determine if you will receive technical credit.

  Applications Due: April 1, 2017
  For more details about research abroad opportunities, please visit the IPENG Office at 210 Engineering Hall.

• Engineering for Social Justice Scholars Program

  Mar 29, 2016 4:45 pm0 views

  Explore the relationship between engineering and social justice and engage in participatory problem-solving to create a more socially and environmentally just society. Application deadline: April 8, 2016.

• Learn about Graduate School at Purdue!

  Apr 7, 2023 2:45 pm0 views

  When: GradTrack Scholars application deadline is April 12, 2023, and the Virtual Graduate Showcase will take place October 1-2, 2023

  Who: Underrepresented undergraduate engineering students interested in graduate study

  What: Purdue Engineering is offering two free upcoming events to learn more about graduate school

  1. Purdue Engineering GradTrack Scholars
  If you identify as an underrepresented undergraduate student in engineering, then this online mentoring cohort is for you!

  • Demystify graduate school, summer research programs, and the application process (specific dates/times are on our website: www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack).
  • Learn from mentors who are current Purdue Engineering BIPOC graduate students.
  • Be part of a supportive and limited cohort.
  • Finish the program with completed documents for a competitive graduate school application or summer research application.
  • We encourage you to also simultaneously apply for a free visit to Purdue's Campus through the Graduate Diversity Visitation program (GDVP). 
  • And more!

  Fun Fact: The GradTrack Scholars program has been recognized nationally and was recently awarded the 2023 CoNECD Program of the Year. Be part of the GradTrack Scholars family!
  
  Learn more and apply by April 12, 2023 (less than 1 week!): www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack
  
  2. Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase
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  Save the date for October 1-2, 2023. Open to all! Meet Purdue Engineering Graduate Programs and Faculty, and learn about graduate research and summer undergraduate research programs at Purdue. Free, online, and interactive. Sign up for our mailing list to receive event updates and be notified when registration opens.
  
  Learn more: www.engr.purdue.edu/gradshowcase

• Now Hiring: La Casa Cultural Latina

  Apr 9, 2015 2:00 pm0 views

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

• 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

• Industrial Decarbonization Fellowship with the U.S. Department of Energy

  May 1, 2024 10:15 am0 views

  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's (EERE) Science, Technology, and Policy (STP) Program serves as a next step in the educational and professional development of scientists and engineers by providing opportunities to participate in policy-related projects in Washington, D.C.  Participants will become part of a group of highly-trained scientists and engineers with the education, background, and experience to be part of the workforce that supports the DOE's mission in the future.  

  The Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.  With 30% of primary energy-related emissions attributable to the industrial sector, IEDO plays an important role in supporting the reduction of U.S. CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2005 levels) and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

  IEDO is seeking talented and passionate Fellows interested in supporting technical, programmatic, strategic, and policy efforts aimed at decarbonizing the industrial sector.

  For more information and to apply, go to this link:

  https://tinyurl.com/bdhskbe3

  Application Deadline:  July 15, 2024

• Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship Program

  May 1, 2024 9:00 am0 views

  The U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office (GDO), Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (IE), Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP), and Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) are seeking candidates for the Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship program who have an interest in the clean energy transition.  Innovator Fellows will get hands-on learning experience supporting projects that the Host Institutions identify as critical to advancing clean energy solutions that Decarbonize the power system; electrify transportation and industry, and make the U.S. power system more resilient, equitable, and inclusive.

  For more information and to apply, go to this link:

  https://tinyurl.com/yc6cb5sk

  Application Deadline:  May 3, 2024 at 10:59 p.m.

• 2024 CMAA-Chicago Scholarship

  May 1, 2024 9:45 am0 views

  CMAA-Chicago is offering four scholarships of $3,000 each issued in Summer of 2024 to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in construction management or program management.  The purpose of the award is to financially assist four meritorious construction management students per year to continue their educational studies in the field of construction management.

  For more information and to apply, go to this link:

  https://tinyurl.com/yb3e5uk7

  Application Deadline:  May 1, 2024

• 2024 – 2025 Chevron Diversity Association Scholarships

  May 7, 2024 2:15 pm0 views

  The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) invites you to apply for a $5,000 Chevron Diversity Scholarship.

  Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Academic Level:  Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
  • United States Citizen or Permanent Resident and an Underrepresented Minority (URM) 
  • Majoring in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering

  For more information and to apply, go to this link:

  https://www.nacme.org/scholarship/601

  Application Deadline:  June 21, 2024

• 2024 Ford Motor Company Fund & NACME Scholarships

  May 7, 2024 2:45 pm0 views

  The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) invites you to apply for a $5,000 Ford Fund Scholarship.

  Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Academic Level:  Juniors and Seniors
  • United States Citizen or Permanent Resident and an Underrepresented Minority (URM) 
  • Majoring in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, Petroleum Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, and/or Computer Science fields

  For more information and to apply, go to this link:

  https://www.nacme.org/scholarship/579

  Application Deadline:  July 8, 2024

• 2023 MERGE Campus Visit Program at the Grainger College of Engineering

  Jun 29, 2023 9:00 am0 views

  Each fall, the Multicultural Engineering Recruitment for Graduate Education Program (MERGE) invites a group of prospective students, which includes women, persons from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in STEM, and people of all physical abilities, to connect with representatives and current graduate students from their programs of interest, learn about our application process, and explore graduate school funding.

  This year, MERGE will hold their virtual visit event on Friday, September 22.  They will also select a group of virtual event attendees for a sponsored visit to campus on October 26-27.

  Learn more about MERGE and apply by August 15, 2023 at this link:

  https://my.engr.illinois.edu/submit/login.asp

  
  

• New FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit Fellowship

  Jul 14, 2023 11:00 am0 views

  Under the guidance of a mentor, you will perform sophisticated laboratory techniques using emerging technologies, judge the completeness and accuracy of research results, perform statistical analyses on data, and prepare written manuscripts for FBI review and publication in peer-reviewed journals. 

  Questions?  Email FBIrpp@orau.org.  Please list the reference code [FBI-CFSRU-2023] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

  Apply at this link:

  https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/FBI-CFSRU-2023

  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

• Penn State STEM Open House

  Aug 5, 2015 4:00 pm0 views

  Interested in graduate school? Visit Penn State! Application Deadline: September 11, 2015

• Michigan Engineering Graduate Symposium

  Aug 24, 2016 3:00 pm0 views

  Thinking about graduate school? Attend the Engineering Graduate Symposium at the University of Michigan on Friday, November 11, 2016.

• Provost's Undergraduate Student Advisory Board – Accepting Applications

  Aug 24, 2016 3:15 pm0 views

  Contribute to campus as a member of the Provost’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board. Application deadline: Friday, September 9, 2016

• Princeton Engineering Graduate Symposium (PEGS)

  Aug 27, 2015 2:00 pm0 views

  interested in graduate studies at Princeton? Visit during PEGS

• Fall 2019 i-Program Series Dates

  Aug 27, 2019 9:15 am0 views

  The Illinois Leadership® Center (ILC) would like to inform you about upcoming free leadership development opportunities to share with your students.

  As the cornerstone initiative of the ILC, I-Programs are designed as six (6) hours seminars (typically on Saturdays) which focus on a particular aspect of leadership practice. Each program is applicable to all academic majors and programs.

• Ohio State's Prospective Graduate School Open House

  Aug 31, 2015 4:45 pm0 views

  Interested in graduate studies? Attend Ohio State’s graduate programs preview day. Application deadline: Friday, September 18, 2015.

• Illinois Club Scholarships

  Sep 3, 2020 9:30 am0 views

  * 3.0+ GPA
  * 60 credit hours by beginning Spring 2021
  * Graduating no earlier than December 2021
  Application deadline October 17 at 5pm 

• The Illinois Club Scholarships

  Sep 5, 2023 3:45 pm0 views

  The Illinois Club provides scholarships to outstanding students in the areas of global studies, humanities and social sciences, science and engineering, education, and art.  Eligible students are undergraduates at UIUC who will have earned at least 60 credit hours by the Spring 2024 semester and expect to graduate no earlier than December 2024.  A minimum GPA of 3.0 is also expected.

  The application deadline is 5:00 p.m., October 14, 2023.

  More information is available on The Illinois Club Scholarship page at this link:

  https://theillinoisclub.org/scholarship.php

   

• Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program

  Sep 9, 2020 9:00 am0 views

  Through a one-on-one research experience with their graduate student mentor, undergraduate students will have the opportunity to learn what it means to do research, create knowledge, and produce scholarship.

  Deadline for applications is October 9, 2020 at 11:59pm.

• Engineering Ambassadors Accepting Applications

  Sep 12, 2016 4:00 pm0 views

  Inspire middle and high school students to challenge conventional ideas about science and engineering by becoming and Engineering Ambassador. Application deadline: Thursday, September 15, 2016.

• Microsoft On-Campus Visits

  Sep 18, 2015 11:15 am0 views

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

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Scholarship

  Sep 21, 2016 4:15 pm0 views

  Earn up to $9,500 and paid summer internship opportunities at NOAA facilities across the US. Application deadline: January 31, 2017

• Texas A&M – Trajectories Toward Graduate School

  Sep 21, 2016 4:45 pm0 views

  Sophomores and juniors in engineering are encouraged to apply to the Trajectories Toward Graduate School at Texas A&M. Application deadline: October 17

• Five-Year Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship

  Sep 25, 2018 1:15 pm0 views

  *Full tuition equivalent for up to five years
  *$34,000 stipend per academic year 
  *Must be U.S. citizen eager to make a positive impact in the STEM field
  *Deadline: October 24

  Application | More info

• GRAD Lab at Northwestern University – October 1

  Sep 26, 2016 1:45 pm0 views

  Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees (GRAD) Lab offers underrepresented students exposure to the benefits of research and technology careers in a highly interactive one-day event.

• Fall 2016 OMSA Enrichment Activities

  Sep 27, 2016 11:30 am0 views

  Participate in events sponsored by OMSA. Learn more here

• Graduate School 101: Engineering Edition! Sponsored by the U.S. Graduate Engineering Consortium

  Sep 27, 2023 1:00 pm0 views

  This Webinar will cover what it takes to be and become a graduate student (MS and PhD), how you can gain more experience to be competitive through Summer Research, and the many career avenues that you can take with a graduate school degree.

  Date and Time:  December 6, 2023 at 6:30 PM

  Register here:

  https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_T3hcUMSXi_m8bTpBq6tA#/registration

• 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

• Illinois Club Scholarships: Due date 10/16/2021

  Oct 5, 2021 8:00 am0 views

  Diverse and welcoming, The Illinois Club draws its membership from all areas of the University and the surrounding community. Since 1915, The Illinois Club has provided financial support to worthy undergraduate students. This year, we will be awarding the following scholarships:

  • Humanities and Social Sciences Award of $4,000
  • Engineering and Science Award of $4,000
  • Global Focus Award of $4,000
  • Isabelle Purnell Education Award of $4,000
  • The Judith Life Ikenberry Fine Arts Award of $4,500

  General Eligibility You must be an undergraduate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have earned at least 60 credit hours by the beginning of the Spring 2022 semester, and graduate no earlier than December 2022. A minimum GPA of 3.0 at both the time of application and winning of award is also required.

• 2017 FOCUS Graduate School Recruitment Weekend

  Oct 7, 2016 10:00 am0 views

  Attention juniors and seniors - The Georgia Institute of Technology is hosting FOCUS – one of the nation’s premier programs for raising awareness of graduate education. Application deadline: October 31, 2016

• Harry S. Truman Scholarship - for juniors

  Oct 10, 2016 9:15 am0 views

  The National and International Scholarships Program is offering a two-day event about the Harry S. Truman Scholarship which offers $30,000 towards graduate study in public service fields.  Only Juniors are eligible for the award.

  Thursday, Oct. 13 from 3:30-4:30 – Information session & discussion w/ former Truman Scholar.

  Friday, Oct. 14 from 3:30-4:30 – Workshop on how to craft a Truman Application.

  *Both sessions held in the Illini Union Bookstore, 5th Floor, Rm 514.

• Louis Stokes Midwest Regional Center of Excellence Conference

  Oct 10, 2023 3:00 pm0 views

  The Louis Stokes Midwest Regional Center of Excellence (LSMRCE) is hosting its 2023 annual conference, "Inclusion by Design: Nurturing Diversity in STEM," on November 3 – 5, 2023 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center in Oak Brook, Illinois.  This conference offers students, faculty mentors, educational researchers, and program administrators a platform to exchange knowledge and cultivate a community of practitioners and scholars in broadening the participation of underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).  More conference details are available at this link. 

  Registration is open until November 1, and the hotel room block for the conference is open until October 21.

• University of California at Berkeley SUPERB-IT 2016

  Oct 12, 2015 9:45 am0 views

  Gain 9 weeks of research experience with a $4500 stipend at UC Berkeley! Application deadline: January 30, 2016

• Information Sessions for Agricultural & Biological Engineering (ABE) and Engineering Technology & Management for Agricultural Systems (ETMAS)

  Oct 12, 2023 4:00 pm0 views

  If you are considering a major in Agricultural & Biological Engineering (ABE) or Engineering Technology & Management for Agricultural Systems (ETMAS), they are hosting a tour of their facilities and brief information sessions on Thursday, October 19th at 4:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, October 25th at 1:00 p.m.

  Sign up to join them for a tour and one of their brief information sessions at this link:

  https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/305702533

• Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)

  Oct 19, 2021 2:00 pm0 views

  SULI Program Overview

  The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students and recent graduates to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 17 participating DOE laboratories/facilities. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.

   

  Eligiblility: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/suli/Eligibility

   

• 2024 Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Preselection for Illinois Students

  Oct 26, 2023 4:00 pm0 views

  The Illinois preselection period is now open for Mayo Clinic’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), a 10-week program that invites students to work alongside Mayo Clinic researchers on cutting-edge biomedical research.

  This special preselection process allows University of Illinois students to submit their SURF application to a selection committee of Illinois faculty and staff.  Up to seven of Mayo Clinic’s prestigious fellowships are reserved for Illinois sophomores and juniors who are seriously considering a biomedical research career as a PhD or MD-PhD.  Eligibility and program details can be found on the Mayo Clinic & Illinois Alliance website. 

  The deadline to apply is Monday, November 6.

• 2023 ORISE Virtual Career Fair

  Oct 26, 2023 4:30 pm0 views

  When:  November 2, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

  This virtual event will highlight ORISE-administered internship and fellowship programs for college students, recent graduates, and faculty at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and National Science Foundation (NSF).  The fair will include a live presentation on opportunities through ORISE, and program representatives will be available to connect with attendees in 1-on-1 chats throughout the event.

  Register here:

  https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/WQmVm?utm_medium=email&utm_source=star-listserv&utm_campaign=vcf110223

• DOE WDTS Summer Internship Fair

  Oct 26, 2023 4:30 pm0 views

  When:  November 8, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) to learn more about the DOE's summer 2024 Community College Internships (CCI) and Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) programs!  These stipend-based, 10-week programs provide technical training and research opportunities at DOE national laboratories and other facilities.  During the event, representatives from the DOE and the national laboratories will be on hand to connect with attendees in 1-on-1 chats.

  Register here:

  https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/lxegv?utm_medium=email&utm_source=star-listserv&utm_campaign=doefair110823