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  • Winners with Competition Sponsors

    Three Sustainable Design Students Win the Reimagine Our Future Design Competition!

    Jan 25, 2024 1:00 pm7 views

    Margot O’Malley, Tom George, and Jasper Nord won the third annual Reimagine Our Future Sustainability Competition in December 2023, hosted by UIUC.

  • Handshake

    Internship apps due in February in Handshake

    Feb 5, 2021 12:30 pm7 views

    Sustainable Farm Internship at Dayempur Farm due Feb 15; Communications Intern (exper writing in sci, eng, research environment a plus) at Underwriters Laboratories due Feb 1; Sustainable/Organic Agriculture Apprenticeship at Athena's Harvest Farm due Feb 27; Landscape Intern at Museum of Danish America due Feb 15; Conservation Intern at Montana Conservation Corps due Feb 15; Environmental Compliance Specialist at Clean Harbors due Feb 19; Learning and Public Engagement Summer Internship at The Art Institute of Chicago due Feb 20; Environmental Education Internship at Mt. Cuba Center due Feb 26; Summer Horticulture Internships at Denver Botanic Gardens due Feb 6. SEARCH ON HANDSHAKE.

  • Handshake

    Internships due in March

    Mar 1, 2021 3:15 pm7 views

    Arboriculture Research Internship at Bartlett Tree Experts due March 31; Product Design Intern at Paravane Ventures, remote work allowed due March 28; Energy - Global Business Development Internship at Tesla due March 1; Sustainability Consulting Intern at Arup due March 31; Research & Development Summer Intern at Kerry due by March 3; EHS Intern (Environment, Health, and Safety) at NXP Semiconductors due by March 5; Summer Camp Wilderness Trip Leader at Birch Trail Camp for Girls due March 15; Environmental, Health, and Safety Spring/Summer Internship at DuPont in Wilmington, DE due March 26; User Experience Designer - Internship at Minority Access, Inc. due March 30

  • VIRTUAL ALL-CAMPUS CAREER AND INTERNSHIP FAIR

    Mar 21, 2022 4:15 pm7 views

    April 7, 2022  |  Noon – 5 p.m.

    Find a full-time or a Summer Internship! This fair is open to all majors and hosted in Handshake. This is the chance to meet with employers one-on-one through video, audio, or chat. Discover new career and internship opportunities, and get personalized recommendations based on your Handshake profile. Sign up now for 1:1 appointments with employers to get times that work best with your schedule. Register in advance at go.illinois.edu/AllCampusFair

  • Apply for NCSA's SPIN AY 2021-22 internships by June 21

    May 21, 2021 2:30 pm7 views

    NCSA has a history of nurturing innovative concepts, and some of the best ideas have come from highly motivated, creative undergraduate students. The Students Pushing Innovation (SPIN) internship program was launched to provide University of Illinois undergraduates with the opportunity to participate in hands-on research and contribute to interdisciplinary projects covering focused research areas in Culture and Society, Earth and Environment, Bioinformatics and Health Sciences, Material and Manufacturing, Data and Computational Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, and Digital Agriculture. Applications are due by midnight June 21, 2021.

    Program dates: August 23, 2021 – May 4, 2022; Work 5 hours/week for 16 weeks each semester; SPIN interns earn $12.50 per hour and are paid as Undergraduate Hourly employees; Open to any UIUC undergraduate student in good academic standing; No restriction on year of study or major; International students are eligible

  • Search for spring/summer internships with applications due in December, part 2!

    Dec 9, 2020 11:15 am7 views

    Landscape Architect/Designer internship at Nature's Way Landscaping due December 10 - Product Design Internship at Apple due December 19 - VLSI Chip Design Intern at Apple due December 19 - USDA Sustainability of Irrigated Agriculture Internship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education due December 16 - Product Management Intern at Shopee Singapore due December 31 - Landscape Architecture Intern at HNP Landscape Architecture due December 31 - Sustainability/Environmental Internship at Ceres (a sustainability non-profit, remote work) due December 31

  • Open Seats in SOCW 375 for Social Work minors

    Jan 25, 2021 6:45 pm6 views

    SOCW 375: Social Enterprise Lab

    Social enterprise lab helps students to launch and scale social enterprises spanning a wide

    range of topics from technological innovations that promote social or environmental

    improvement, to the performing and visual arts. It couples structured lectures with

    interactive modules, field trips, guest speakers, and a workgroup format to discuss and

    troubleshoot social startup challenges and opportunities.

    Questions? Email the instructor Ben Lough at bjlough@illinois.edu

  • Algae-Based Bioplastics Talk.

    Feb 2, 2021 3:00 pm6 views

    Chemistry Professor Mark Crocker, Associate Director of the Center for Applied Energy Research at the University of Kentucky, will explore the potential for algae-based bioplastics such as foam and food packaging in his talk, "Beneficial Re-use of Industrial CO2 Emissions Using Microalgae."Noon-1 p.m. | Thursday, Feb. 11 | Register

     

  • Chicago Design Office Methadone Clinic 2020

    Aneesha Dharwadker (SD faculty committee member): “Architecture for Social Progress”

    Feb 15, 2021 9:15 am6 views

    Aneesha Dharwadker is an educator and design practitioner and the founder of Chicago Design Office and editor of Transect, a journal of design criticism. She joined the School of Architecture as an assistant professor in 2018. From 2016-18, she was a Designer-in-Residence in the Department of Landscape Architecture. She serves on the Sustainable Design faculty committee and contributed to the development of the new courses and major. Register here for the lecture.

  • Party

    Climate Designers.org Party Program

    Feb 28, 2021 4:45 pm6 views

    No more boring sustainability conferences. No more design conferences that have one sustainability break-out session. We are done choosing sustainability as a track. We are upping the fun factor on designing change. We are Climate Designers. March 1-12, 2021. Prof. Eric Benson’s workshop.

  • F&S Internship Opportunities

    Mar 30, 2021 9:30 am6 views

    (CHECK OUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INTERN) F&S is dedicated to establishing a diverse and inclusive workplace that unleashes the talents of all employees to create value, deliver superior support, and develop innovative solutions for the campus community. That commitment is exemplified by student opportunities in the Diversity Internship Program. Roles in engineering, construction, communications, sustainability, etc., are available

  • Summer Communications and Multimedia Intern

    May 28, 2021 11:30 am6 views

    International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) is looking for a summer Communications and Multimedia Intern. Please share the attached announcement with any students you know who are still looking for summer employment.

  • Provost Undergraduate Student Advisory Board

    Oct 12, 2020 7:15 pm6 views

    The Provost’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board was created in 2007 to provide feedback on programs, policies, and initiatives established or supervised by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, including the Student Success Initiative. The application to join for the next application year can be found here. All applications will be due by Friday, October 9, 2020 at 11:59pm CDT.

     

  • A Conversation with "The Sixth Extinction" Author Elizabeth Kolbert.

    Feb 2, 2021 3:00 pm5 views

    Join Powell's Books for an online conversation with Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Kolbert as she discusses her latest book with author Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org. In "Under a White Sky," Kolbert asks, "After doing so much damage, can we change nature, this time to save it?" She visits with scientists trying to preserve the world's rarest fish, a lava field where engineers are turning carbon emissions to stone, and an Australian aquarium where researchers are trying to develop "super coral."7 p.m. | Tuesday, Feb. 9 | Register for Zoom webinar

  • Bailey Scholarship

    FRED S. BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR CAUSE DRIVEN LEADERS

    Feb 8, 2021 11:45 am5 views

    The Bailey Undergraduate awards are $3000 awards ($1500/semester) given each year to undergraduate students at the University of Illinois who have demonstrated positive impact and commitment as a result of service, community involvement, leadership, and action. Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered. University of Illinois - Urbana campus undergraduate students in all programs are eligible to apply. 

    For more information or to apply online, visit: universityymca.org/bailey/undergrad

  • Univ of Vermont

    Univ of Vermont SUM 21 Sustainability Research internship using industrial hemp

    Feb 15, 2021 9:30 am5 views

    University of Vermont summer research opportunity: During this 3-week program, conduct pathbreaking interdisciplinary research on the cultural, economic and scientific roles of the agricultural transition toward industrial hemp production. This is a great opportunity for students interested in natural and environmental sciences; sustainability; design thinking and visualization; economics and community development. Selected students will receive housing, travel and meal accommodations, as well as a stipend. Students attending all U.S. institutions are eligible. Applications due March 31.

  • Looking for local internships in your hometown?

    Mar 26, 2021 3:15 pm5 views

    Here are recommended places to check for local jobs and internships for summer:

    City/Village Offices & Department employment pages; City Park District; County Forest Preserve District; Local design firms; County Green groups/projects; Local corporations with sustainability in the news; Non-profit organizations. Keep in mind YOU might bring some knowledge in sustainability to a role or you might bring more of the design element to a role. Think about the skills you can gain in different types of roles!

    Searching for these will take researching on the specific websites, not relying on google or handshake.

  • Handshake Paid Internships in Chicago PART 1

    Apr 23, 2021 2:00 pm5 views

    Chicago Commitment Intern - Summer 2021 and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The summer intern will focus on the Chicago Commitment areas: Advancing Leadership; Culture, Equity, and the Arts; and Vital Communities. Due May 31. (they also have a Social Impact and Communications Internship)

    Interior Design Intern at AECOM due April 25

    Real Estate / Hotel Development Internship at Grand Transformations LLC due July 1

    GIS Field Intern at Urban GIS due May 31

    UX Design Summer Intern at Intelsat due May 13

    INTERN, STRATEGIC & CORRIDOR PLANNING intern, and Regional Coordination Internship at Regional Transportation Authority due May 30

     

  • Alley Cropping Field Day at Memorial 4H camp demonstration farm

    Aug 10, 2021 9:30 am5 views

    Sat, August 21, 2021, 9:00 AM – 1:00. This 35 acre site features a unique partnership that illustrates annual row crop productions between paddocks of native and timber trees, as well as an innovative groundcover experiment utilizing native grasses and forbs. Come prepared to walk the site and learn the many possibilities for agroforestry and alley cropping for soil health, water quality, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, and profit diversification! Lunch included.

  • Launched! Center for the Economics for Sustainability

    Sep 2, 2020 12:15 pm5 views

    Launched! Center for the Economics for Sustainability

    We are proud to share the new Center for the Economics of Sustainability (CEOS) with you! We're a set of economists that collaborate with agronomists, scientists, engineers, legal scholars, and other researchers. Our research helps inform environmental policy and resource management decisions in Illinois and around the world. Find ways to connect to us on our website: https://ceos.illinois.edu

    Kathryn Mosiman • Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics

  • Illinois Club Scholarships

    Sep 3, 2020 10:45 am5 views

    Diverse and welcoming, The Illinois Club draws its membership from all areas of the University and the surrounding community.  This year, we will be awarding scholarships that range from $4,000-$4,500.

    Applications Open: September 8, 2020

    Application Deadline: 5 PM, October 17, 2020

    To apply for these scholarships, please complete the application at go.illinois.edu/TICScholarship

  • School of Art and Design

    Hiring Lab Assistants

    Sep 10, 2021 3:30 pm5 views

    The School of Art + Design is hiring. Apply now!

  • Green Town Rockford

    Green Town Rockford: Free webinar on Building Equitable & Sustainable Communities

    Sep 15, 2021 3:30 pm5 views

    Thursday, September 30, 10-11:30am. The climate crisis is upon us. GreenTown Rockford will address how climate solutions and equity go hand-in-hand to create a healthy, sustainable Rockford Region for all. Topics Include: Building locally equitable and sustainable food systems; Affordable housing and net-zero developments; Energy assistance programs. Speakers: Lindy Wordlaw, Elevate, Chicago, IL ; David Pope, Oak Park Residence Corporation, Oak Park, IL ; Reverend Marvin Hightower, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rockford, IL ; Bryant Jones, Twin Cities Relief Initiative, Minneapolis, MN

  • 10th Annual Ecofeminism Summit September 25-29, 2023 go.illinois.edu/ecofeminism 9/25 Niha Elety Sustainable Fashion, 9/26 Ecofeminism Trivia Sustainable Prizes 9/27 Leah Thomas Intersectional Environmentalist 9/29 Braiding Sweetgrass Book Club Free foldaway tote bag to the first 200 attendees at Leah Thomas keynote Sponsors: Women's Resources Center, Illini Union Courtyard Cafe, University Housing, Student Sustainability Committee, SCPF

    10th Annual Ecofeminism Summit (September 25-29, 2023)

    Sep 15, 2023 1:30 pm5 views

     Learn more: https://go.illinois.edu/ecofeminism

  • ISEE Plastic Reduction Challenge - Compete to lower your plastic use in October!

    Sep 25, 2022 10:45 am5 views

     

    Sign-up to participate in the Plastic Reduction Challenge for the month of October! This is an Institute for Sustainability Energy and Environment (ISEE) Sustainability Challenge. Learn how and when you are choosing plastic and how to make more sustainable choices by conscientiously examining with your own plastic use. 
    Go here for Full Challenge details.
     
    Sign up today using this form >>>

  • career services

    Developing Application Materials as Sustainable Design Majors

    Nov 3, 2021 3:30 pm5 views

    Friday, December 3rd 12:20pm – 1: 40pm on Zoom. Group session about writing authentic application materials that are tailored to specific opportunities. Required for Seniors; Recommended for Juniors; Sophomores & First-Year students also welcome to attend.

  • The Environment is Not Neutral- lecture

    Jan 11, 2021 2:30 pm4 views

    Much of the general public ignores the environment and environmental conditions until they become intolerable. People unconsciously make accommodations for poor fit with the environment or blame the occupants for unhealthy behaviors. These poor-fit conditions and the unconscious accommodations and unhealthy behaviors they engender, can increase individual- and population-health vulnerabilities. Environmental designers have a hand in human health outcomes and must help identify and develop interventions that contribute to the battle against chronic and acute mental and physical illnesses.

    Professor Lynn Dearborn is a Professor in the Illinois School of Architecture.

  • Student Sustainability Leadership Council

    Jan 25, 2021 6:00 pm4 views

    Attend a virtual “Meet and Greet” event on Monday, February 8, from 4-5 p.m to come together to discuss the function, structure, and purpose of the Student Sustainability Leadership Council (SSLC) and relaunch the group. This organization is designed to provide an opportunity for sharing, collaboration, and centralized communication to streamline campus sustainability outreach and programs between student environmental groups and iSEE. SSLC can also function as a way for RSOs to receive help and support for projects and outreach.

  • Open House

    Student Sustainability Committee

    Feb 12, 2021 1:30 pm4 views

    Are you interested in learning more about the Student Sustainability Committee and how to get involved with sustainability? On February 8 at 6:00 pm (CT), the Student Sustainability Committee will organize a virtual Open House. This event will be an excellent opportunity to help students discover more about the committee members, working groups, and be part of a general member. We hope to see you there, and we hope you come along with a friend! 

    Zoom Link for the Open House: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/83986183258?pwd=dHFvdUR2Wi9ZMXpmejNFb2JzWktodz09

    For further information, visit https://ssc.sustainability.illinois.edu, or for any general questions, contact sustainability-committee@illinois.edu."

     

  • DGS Hiring Summer Peer Advisors

    Feb 14, 2022 4:30 pm4 views

    We are looking to hire 10-12 students to assist us during New Student Registration this summer. It’s great if the student is former Division of General Studies, but not required. Due March 18. Email Jessica Arnold for more info.

    jarnold7@illinois.edu

  • Architecture of the Food System

    “Architecture of the Food System” lecture

    Feb 15, 2021 9:30 am4 views

    Caitlin Taylor is an architect with a background in agriculture and an interdisciplinary focus on environmental, economic, and social justice in the food system. Taylor has led an independent practice focused on water infrastructure. In this capacity, she was recipient of the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction Gold Prize for her work on urban flood control in Las Vegas. Taylor also lives with her family in Connecticut, where they own and operate an organic vegetable and cut flower farm.

    Register here.

  • AIGA Logo

    Re-think Your Design Work: 10 Ways to Build Sustainability into Your Processes

    Feb 28, 2021 4:45 pm4 views

    from Design to Renourish authors Eric Benson and Yvette Perullo 

  • Clare Bass

    Circular Economy & Design interactive workshop

    Mar 1, 2021 3:00 pm4 views

    A workshop w/Clare Brass, Friday March 5 9am-12noon. Email nicturn@illinois.edu asap to be added. In this interactive session, Clare will explain more about circular economy principles and share osme of the tools she has creted and used to transition to being a 'better' designer. School of Art + Design ID Workshop Series.

  • Handshake

    UIUC Social Impact Info Session w/ City Year, Teach for America, and Peace Corps

    Mar 7, 2021 2:45 pm4 views

    Wednesday, March 10th 4-5pm (virtual event)

    Sign up through Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/702514

     

  • now hiring

    Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant hiring interns for summer 2021

    Mar 17, 2021 8:45 pm4 views

    Five positions available for the 2021 Summer Internship Program. Successful applicants will work closely with IISG staff on issues affecting the Great Lakes. These paid internships can include research, communications and outreach components. Internships are available in the following areas: Climate Communication; Great Lakes Education; Sustainable Communities; Water Quality; Youth Education

  • Internship apps due in March/April in Handshake

    Mar 26, 2021 10:00 am4 views

    Product Design Intern at Impossible Foods due March 29; Assoc. Environmental Podcast Producer at The Creative Process due June 15; Climate Communications Fellow at The Wild Center due March 26; Environmental Advocate at Clean Water Action due May 31; Design intern at APEX Design Build; Interior Design Intern at AECOM due April 25; Sustainability Consulting Intern at Arup due March 31; Sustainability Software Development Intern for Blue Ocean due April 9; Environmental Policy Intern at Corn Refiners Assoc due April 16; Sustainability Summer Internship at McDonalds due April 4; UX UI Design Internship at UIUC Research Park due March 31.

  • SD Field Trip to Scott Park videos

    Mar 26, 2021 3:00 pm4 views

    View the videos from the March 23, 2021 field trip!

    part one video, part two video, part three video, part four video

  • Go for a walk or bike ride!

    Mar 30, 2021 9:45 am4 views

    Go for a walk or bike ride at any of these places around campus: 

    Red Oak Rain Garden; Arboretum & 4k/5k/6k/8k at the Arboretum; Japan House; Hessel Park ; Boulware Trail; Kickapoo Rail Trail

  • CABBI Offers New Summer Internship!

    Apr 6, 2021 3:00 pm4 views

    A new research opportunity for undergraduates interested in a STEM career will launch this summer at the Center for Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI). The Research Internship in Sustainable Bioenergy (RISE) is a 10-week summer program designed to provide research and career development opportunities to undergraduates from groups underrepresented in STEM fields. Students will be paired with a mentor, attend seminars, and present their work. $4,800 stipend; application deadline is April 23

  • UIUC Solar Sites Open House

    Apr 19, 2021 6:00 pm4 views

    April 22, 9–10:30 AM  Ever wonder how far UIUC has come in solar energy use? Visit the UIUC Solar Sites hosted on Topia, an interactive online platform, to learn about campus areas producing solar energy! Contacts will be available to answer questions about the solar installation at each site. During the virtual open house, contact people will be available at each solar site.

  • Apply to be a SSC Board Member for 21-22

    May 1, 2021 4:00 pm4 views

    Deadline May 14. The Student Sustainability Committee is looking for students who wish to become members of the committee in 2021-2022.  There are many #possibilities and #roles available for you to become a #voting member!

     

     

  • Rachel Carson Council Campus Fellowship Program is a paid opportunity designed for students who have a passion for sustainability and environmental justice

    May 4, 2020 11:30 am4 views

    RCC is excited to share that we are extending the application deadline for the Fellowship program to this Friday, May 8th. 

    We were incredibly excited to see the volume of interest in the fellowship program this year and we wanted to be sure that everyone interested had the opportunity to apply. 

    As apart of the Rachel Carson Council Campus Programs, the Fellowship Program is a paid opportunity designed for students who have a passion for sustainability and environmental justice. As part of the program, students will work on a campaign or project on your campus to promote sustainability over the course of the next academic year.

    Our current fellows have engaged in a number of ambitious projects, from divestment to tackling campus food insecurity. Read about our current fellows and their projects here. 

    Students accepted into the program will receive a $2,000 (!!) stipend over the course of the year for their work. Furthermore, they will get to attend a grassroots organizing training with RCC, as well as the opportunity to publish about their work over the course of the year through RCC.

    The application process is very simple, requiring only a one-page proposal, a resume, and a letter of reference from a professor. You can find the application for the program here. 

    Please reach out if you have any questions about the program and, remember, the new application deadline is this Friday, May 8th. 

  • iSEE Ted Talk: Energy Conservation July 27, 5:30pm

    Jul 14, 2021 9:00 am4 views

    Get Energized With iSEE’s July ‘TED Talk: Eco-Edition.’ 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Tuesday, July 27 | Register Energy conservation will be the focus for the next installment of this popular online series! Participants will watch a prerecorded TED Talk together, then take part in a guided discussion hosted by Paul Foote, Energy Specialist at University of Illinois Facilities and Services. The series is designed to unite campus and community members for a passionate, respectful, and thought-provoking dialogue about sustainability topics. 

  • Everyday Environment Webinar Series

    Aug 4, 2020 11:15 am4 views

    In this free series from U of I Extension, learn about natural resources and how to make small changes in your life to positively impact our environment!

    Solar Energy for the Home

    August 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time

    Is solar energy right for you? As renewable energy production is increasing in popularity, opportunities to incorporate solar panels on your home have become more available and affordable. In this webinar, University of Illinois Extension Energy & Environmental Stewardship Educator Erin Garrett will cover the basics of solar energy, what options are available for homeowners, and what points to consider when considering if your home is suitable for solar panels. Presenter: Erin Garrett

    Watershed Planning: Helping Communities Meet Their Water Resource Goals

    September 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time

    Join University of Illinois Watershed Outreach Associates Haley Haverback-Gruber and Jennifer Jones to learn how watershed-based planning is a collaborative, stakeholder supported approach to improving and protecting water resources. Learn how Illinois conservation professionals are working with local stakeholders to preserve our natural resources. Presenters: Jennifer Jones and Haley Haverback-Gruber. 

    Composting Do's and Don'ts

    October 8, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time

    Composting does not have to be rocket science, but folloiwng some basic rules will help make your compost the best it can be. Join Duane Friend for a discussion of the composting process, what works in compost and what should be left out, and basic management of air, moisture, and temperature. Presenter: Duane Friend

    Vermi-composting: Turning Leftovers into Soil

    November 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time

    When we are asked to describe an ocean, forest, desert, or even our backyard we can give a pretty clear description about what one might find there. When asked what is under the ground, we tend to be unsure and it becomes clear how little we know about what is below our own backyards. Worms come to mind but what purpose do they have and how can we harness what they do best? We can vermi-compost at home. Join Peggy Doty for one of her favorite topics, and personal activities, she utilizes at home and at work. Vermi-composting is one of the easiest ways to compost at home. It is odorless, easy, and makes winter composting so much more fun! Presenter: Peggy Doty

    All About Squirrels

    December 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time

    This webinar focuses on the ever present urban gymnasts that live up in the trees. Squirrels are a staple on many college campuses, backyards, and of course our forests, but how much do we really know about these mischievous rodents? Join Abigail Garofalo as she delves into the ecology and life of squirrels so that we can understand these amazing creatures. Presenter: Abigail Garofalo

  • Sustainable Design Welcome Event, Fri 8/20

    Aug 16, 2021 9:45 am4 views

    Fri, August 20th, 3:00 – 5:00PM. Outdoor Courtyard, north of Architecture Building

    Introductions, Design Activity, and tour the Red Oak Rain Garden. This event will take place outdoors. See your email for program details.

  • Illinois Impact Incubator

    Applications Open for the Illinois Impact Incubator

    Aug 25, 2021 4:45 pm4 views

    The Illinois Impact Incubator is a co-curricular incubation program for students (all majors, levels) to develop an idea or early-stage venture focused on social or environmental impact. Includes a startup curriculum with workshops, curated resources, peer feedback, access to mentors and expert advisors. Members are eligible for micro grants and seed funding. Individuals or small teams may apply. Due September 10.

  • JOIN THE CONVERSATION! The Role of Nuclear in Campus Energy Goals

    Sep 2, 2020 10:00 am4 views

    The Illinois Climate Action Plan commits our campus to carbon neutrality no later than 2050, which will require economic and low-carbon energy sources. iSEE is inviting campus and community members to an online conversation, where presenters will discuss the U of I's energy portfolio and the possiblity of a new source: micronuclear reactors. Speakers will also discuss iCAP goals, cutting-edge research on microreactor technology, safety, and waste disposal. Time will be allowed for audience questions. Register by noon Wednesday, Sept. 9 >>> 4:30-6 p.m. | Thursday, Sept. 10 | Zoom and Facebook Live

  • URAP

    Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP @ UI) Applications

    Sep 13, 2021 3:15 pm4 views

    The URAP@UI program offers undergraduate students with little or no research experience the opportunity to assist grad students & post-docs with their research projects. Apply by Oct 11 to join our Spring 2022 cohort.

  • Campus Bike Center

    Campus Bike Center Grand Re-Opening!

    Sep 13, 2021 3:30 pm4 views

    Sept 16, 4-7pm at 51 E. Gregory Dr. Enjoy activities, games, and a chance to win a free bike! UIPD will be doing an escorted ride around the block at 5 p.m. for riders who would like to join. You will also get a chance to make a basket and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a refurbished bicycle (adult bike and a children's bike.

  • Rainworks Challenge

    U.S. EPA Campus Rainworks Challenge

    Sep 17, 2021 3:30 pm4 views

    Green Stormwater Infrastructure design competition for colleges and universities; Multi-disciplinary team lead from UIUC won this national competition in 2017; Cash prize to top two teams in each category. Dr. Art Schmidt  (aschmidt@Illinois.edu) is willing to help serve as faculty mentor and can coordinate among interested students & faculty.