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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.

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

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

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

ORISE is seeking recent graduates and early-career energy professionals with a demonstrated interest in reliable, affordable, and resilient energy solutions to apply for the Energy Innovator Fellowship. Paid fellows will spend up to two years supporting energy projects at host institutions, which include electric cooperatives, grid operators, municipal utilities, public utility commissions, state energy offices, and Tribal entities. ORISE provides a competitive stipend to support their participation in the fellowship, in addition to a health insurance allowance and a $10k stipend for education and professional development opportunities. A $5k relocation allowance is also offered.

More information and a link to the application can be found here.

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)

About the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences: The Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) has four strategic goals: (1) Advance the fundamental science of magnetically confined plasmas to develop the predictive capability needed for a sustainable fusion energy source (2) Support the development of the scientific understanding required to design and deploy the materials and fusion engineering and technology needed to support a burning plasma environment (3) Pursue scientific opportunities and grand challenges in high energy density plasma science to better understand our universe, and to enhance national security and economic competitiveness (4) Increase the fundamental understanding of basic plasma science, including both burning plasma and low temperature plasma science and engineering, to enhance economic competitiveness and to create opportunities for a broader range of science-based applications 

https://orise.orau.gov/doe-fes-postdoc/index.html

Provisions: You will receive an annual stipend of $90,000 plus a supplement to offset the cost of health insurance. The program will also provide a one-time $3,000 relocation allowance (if eligible). You will also receive a $4,000 travel allowance per year. Travel allowance can be used to support travel to FES-related conferences (domestic or foreign)

Qualifications: You must:

•    Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

•    Have received a doctoral degree in an appropriate science or engineering discipline within four years of the desired start date or expect to complete degree requirements prior to the desired start date.

•    Be available to conduct research at the hosting facility for up to two years.

Preferred academic fields include:

•    Chemical Engineering

•    Computational Plasma Physics

•    Computer Science

•    Experimental Plasma Physics

•    Material Science

•    Mathematics

•    Mechanical Engineering

•    Nuclear Engineering

•    Physics

•    Plasma-Material Interfacial Science

•    Theoretical Plasma Physics

Program Website: https://orise.orau.gov/doe-fes-postdoc/index.html

Questions? Email fusion@orau.org. Please list the reference code [DOE-FES-2026] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-FES-2026?utm_source=opportunity_digest&utm_m…

 Application/Recommendation(s) Deadline: January 15, 2026 @5PM Eastern Time

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

The Repperger Research Intern Program is a 10-week educational experience, from June 2 to Aug. 8, 2025 at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH, and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. The available research opportunities span many STEM fields, including biology, mathematics, computer science, cognitive science, kinesiology, physics and several other areas of study.

Deadline: Jan. 15, 2025
Apply here: APPLY
Project Descriptions: Click here for a complete list of projects

The National Science Foundation BioXFEL Science and Technology Center is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its tenth annual international conference May 16-18, 2023. Our annual External Advisors Meeting will be held Monday, May 15, 2023.

The annual International BioXFEL Conference brings together experts in a variety of fields (structural biology, physics, biochemistry, and more) to discuss the most recent advances in structural biology using X-ray Free Electron Lasers (XFELs). The conference features talks by leading scientists in the field, a poster session, as well as networking, and professional development opportunities.

 REGISTER HERE 

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

Gain experience in the wireless industry. Deadline: 11/17

Keep building on your success at the 2014 WOC STEM Conference!

Prepare tomorrow’s leaders today by assisting in the Emerging Business Leaders Program. Learn more and apply.

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.

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

This project involves the development of extraction and instrumental methods for the analysis of residues from detonators (primary explosives) used in criminal cases.  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. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. 

Apply Today: Here

Program Website:https://orise.orau.gov/fbi/

Questions?EmailFBIrpp@orau.org.Please list the reference code [FBI-CFSRU-2024-CAPE] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

Deadline is April 1, 2013

The XSEDE Scholars Program is a year-long program for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented minority groups and women in computational sciences. The program provides opportunities to learn more about high performance computing and XSEDE resources, network with cutting-edge researchers and leaders, and belong to a cohort of student peers. The XSEDE Scholars program is geared toward students in computing fields and those whose research might benefit from high performance computing.

Please read more for further information. 

Gain research experience through a summer internship. Deadline: 01/30/15

The Innovation in Buildings (IBUILD) Graduate Research Fellowship is now acceptingapplications through December 2, 2022 (5:00 PM EST).

Program Website:https://ibuildfellowship.org/

Information Webinar: Please note that there was an information session that was hosted on October 19, 2022. Links to the video and slides are available at the following.

https://ibuildfellowship.org/about/

Questions? Email IBUILD@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code [DOE-EERE-RPP-IBUILD-2022] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

Grainger First-Year Experience (GFX) seeks to hire on-campus and online positions for 2024 New Student Registration (NSR).  GFX is hiring New Student Registration Student Directors, Group Leaders, and Assistants.  Go to this link for more information and to apply:

https://gfx.grainger.illinois.edu/leadership-employment/nsr

Applications are due by Friday, March 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Friday, April 20

Personal Statement Workshop – 3:30-5:00 pm, rm.514 Illini Union Bookstore

A key part of the Fulbright Application is the Personal Statement, a one-page essay. Come learn how to create this document and tell your unique story.

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

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 . 

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

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

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.

♦ Be enrolled as an undergraduate at the time of the competition (November 2018)
♦ Have a minimum overall GPA out of 2.5
♦ Be able to participate in 6 webinars between July and November, to learn core skills and develop some experience with the tools (you will have input in the scheduling)
♦ Be able to attend the full competition in Dallas November 11-14, 2018
Complete the online application form before the deadline

Thursday, September 19, 2013, at 6:30 PM

429 Grainger Library

Do you ever tell yourself that you're going to make time to study that certain topic, or make time to review that last lecture but never end up getting around to it?  Then this workshop is for you!

Visit the Career Center on October 29 at 7 for more information.

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.

Subsidize the presentation of your undergraduate research at professional conferences.

Select one of the following:

Lunch Series: Riverbed Technology

212 Engineering Hall

Wednesday, January  30^th 

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 31^st 

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/.

We are excited to introduce you to the Engineering Ambassadors program, a professional outreach initiative sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Programs in the Grainger College of Engineering.  Our ambassadors connect with K-12 students at local schools, sparking their interest in science and engineering through engaging, hands-on activities. By highlighting the positive impact engineers of diverse backgrounds have on the health, happiness, and safety of our world, we aim to inspire the next generation of problem solvers. Our members learn essential communication skills to reach a wide range of audiences and receive valuable leadership training.

If you are passionate about sharing your love for engineering and making a difference, we encourage you to learn more about the program and apply! Applications are due by March 3rd! Apply here: https://forms.gle/h4mGDaLkpHRWvQ3E6 

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

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.

NASA TechRise Student Challenge- A Free NASA challenge that invites sixth through 12th-grade students to propose experiment ideas to fly on suborbital test flights for a chance to win $1500, technical mentorship, and a spot on a NASA-sponsored flight to test their experiment.  Our team would like to invite you and members of your community to volunteer to help judge student proposals. I have included information regarding the judging requirements, how to sign up, and the challenge summary below. 

Similar to Morrill Engineering Program, we strive to ensure that youth have the opportunity to expand their horizons through hands-on learning and innovation.  We hope you consider volunteering (and sharing the volunteer opportunity with your community) to help judge the NASA TechRise Student Challenge to further that mission. 

Thank you so much for your time and support! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Sincerely,

Bria, Taylor and the NASA TechRise team

Volunteer to Judge The NASA TechRise Student Challenge

Requirements and Volunteer Hours:

NASA is inviting 18+ U.S. residents with expertise in engineering, space, and/or atmospheric research to volunteer to help judge the NASA TechRise Student Challenge. Volunteers willing to offer approximately five hours of time to review proposals for suborbital-spaceship and high-altitude balloon experiments between November 7 and November 14, 2025 can get involved by following the steps below.

How To Volunteer:

1. Register to Judge HERE

2. Login to your Judge Dashboard HERE

3. From your Judge Dashboard, go to the NASA TechRise Student Challenge card and click “Volunteer to Judge” -See help article for assistance.

4. Return to your dashboard on November 7th (we’ll send you an email reminder) to begin getting your scoresheet and begin judging.  Scoresheets will be open Nov 7th-14th.

About the NASA TechRise Student Challenge: 

NASA is calling on middle and high school students to join the fifth NASA TechRise Student Challenge, which invites student teams to submit science and technology experiment ideas to fly on a commercial suborbital-spaceship or high-altitude balloon.  Students in sixth to 12th grades attending a U.S. public, private, or charter school – including those in U.S. territories – are challenged to team up with their schoolmates to design an experiment under the guidance of an educator. Administered by Future Engineers, the challenge offers participants hands-on insight into the payload design and suborbital flight test process, with the goal of developing critical skills in engineering, computing, electronics and more that will be required for America’s technical workforce. The challenge opens in September and teams should submit their experiment ideas by the challenge deadline on November 3, 2025.  

A total of 60 winning teams will be selected to build their proposed experiment. Each winning 

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 here: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO/programs/stars 

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

The paid Summer Internship Program is an opportunity to experience what it’s like to be a full-time BNSF employee. As an intern at BNSF, you’ll be given real-life, impactful assignments that will put your skills and education into practice. Your summer project will combine classroom experience and real-life business situations to provide value-added work to BNSF. 

The program is designed to identify students BNSF hires as full-time Management Trainees after graduation. During your summer internship, you will get the chance to network with peers, our Business Resource Groups, and Senior Leaders throughout the BNSF network.  

Anticipated Start Date: June 2023  Number of Positions: 1  Salary Range: $4,000 per month 

APPLY EARLY AS THIS JOB MAY BE FILLED AT ANY TIME. 

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

SURF is a 10-week-long paid research opportunity for undergraduates enrolled in US universities. The Purdue SURF application opens Dec 1, 2024. Priority deadline is Jan 15, 2025 with rolling admissions after this deadline. This program runs from May 25- August 8, 2025 SURF Students receive a summer stipend of $6,500. Send any summer research questions to  eur@purdue.edu

Also check out the Pathways Scholars cohort of SURF, if you are interested in graduate school and a PhD. Selected Pathways Scholars receive $10k, which includes summer stipend ($6500) and is expected to cover the cost of housing ($2500 summer housing allowance) and travel (up to $1000 travel reimbursement).

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

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.

Every year, the Technology Entrepreneur Center sends a select group of students to Silicon Valley during winter break for a week long technology entrepreneurship workshop that includes visits to startups and leading technology companies.

Application deadline: October 3rd, 2022 @ 11:59 PM

This free virtual summit is designed to equip and empower students and early career professionals to launch successful and meaningful careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Application deadline extended to Oct. 17th at 11:59pm ET

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

The Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) is now accepting applications for the Equitable Community Solar and Energy Assistance Fellowship. This fellowship will enable you to spend up to two years embedded within host organizations in participating pilot regions. You will enhance your education and training in many areas including: clean energy, energy affordability, communications, and education, and/or community engagement, increasing your marketability in these disciplines, collaborating with top scientists and engineers, and gaining insight into career opportunities through your experiences and under the leadership of your mentor.

Participation Eligibility:

You must meet the following criteria to participate in the program:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Be currently pursuing or have completed requirements for a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD within the last 5 years, or complete all the requirements for the degree by the anticipated start date of the appointment.

Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov.  Please list the reference code [DOE-EERE-SETO-CSEAF-2025] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email. 

*Deadline: December 30^th, 2024 @ 5:00pm at EST 
Apply Today: Here 

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

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/

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 5-6 p.m., Women’s Resources Center

Statistics show that women are less likely to advocate for better salaries and advancements. In this workshop, students learn tactics for negotiating for earning what they’re truly worth. Learn how to not undersell yourself! Learn more here.