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• GE APPLIANCES X ILEW SPRING SCHOLARSHIP

  Mar 16, 2023 3:45 pm7 views

  Application Deadline March 31, 2023

  Who should apply? Sophomores and juniors who are or have Latinx background/roots and identify as female and are majoring in any of the following: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Project Engineering

  What? Latina Engineer is happy to announce 2023 partnership with GE Appliances, a Haier company to bring you more scholarship opportunities this year. GE Appliances will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships through the Diana Iracheta Foundation NFP 501c(3) for the purpose of supporting Latina studying engineering.

  Click here to apply!

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  2023 La Casa Cultural Latina Scholarship

  Mar 4, 2023 2:00 pm92 views

  Application Deadline:  April 1st

  Who should apply? Current, full-time, undergraduate Latinx students at UIUC

  What is it? This scholarship is designed to provide aid to our current, full-time, undergraduate Latinx students who struggle to achieve their goal of graduating due to financial hardships (regardless of citizenship status). Academic merit, social engagement, and financial need will be considered for all scholarship applicants.

   

• Samvid Scholarship Info Session

  Feb 20, 2023 12:30 am9 views

  When: Feb 24, 2023   3:00 - 4:00 pm   

  Who: Graduating seniors pursuing a MD, MBA, JD, MPP, MPH, EdD, or MS/MA in social sciences or STEM fields

  Whether you've already applied to graduate programs or not, you may want to look into the Samvid Scholarship, which provides up to $100,000 for two years of graduate study leading to one of the following degrees: MD, MBA, JD, MPP, MPH, EdD, or MS/MA in social sciences or STEM fields. This award can fund graduate studies at any US university. US citizens and DACA recipients are eligible to apply. 

  Join the National and International Scholarships Program for an informational session on this scholarship where we review eligibility requirements, application components, and tips for prospective applicants.

  Samvid Scholarship Information Session:

  When: Feb 24, 2023   3:00 - 4:00 pm   Where: 514 IUB (Bookstore building; entrance nearest Coble Hall) 

  We hope you'll join us! 

  Please direct any questions to topscholars@illinois.edu.

• Syracuse University LSAMP Research Program

  Feb 20, 2023 12:15 am12 views

  Application Deadline: March 1, 2023

  Eligable Majors: Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering (Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical), Information Sciences, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Nutrition Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Systems Science

  The Syracuse University Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Research Program is a paid summer research opportunity that provides undergraduate scholars with the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and staff as well as network with others in their field of interest. Student scholars have the opportunity to conduct and present research over a ten-week period under the direction of a faculty research mentor at Syracuse University.

  Through this program, scholars will gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. The SU LSAMP research program was developed to aid in the retention of historically underrepresented groups in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

  The 2023 Summer REU program will be June 5-August 11.

  APPLY TO SUMMER REU

   

• Illinois Cyber Security Scholars Program (ICSSP) Information Session

  Feb 20, 2023 12:15 am5 views

  Application Deadline: March 31, 2023

  Would you like to attend UIUC tuition-free? What if you could even get paid to go to school?

  We would like to invite those who are interested in applying to attend the information session on Thursday, March 2, at 5:00 to 6:45 pm in 2405 Siebel Center. Pizza will be provided!

  This NSF-funded CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program provides scholarships to admitted, full-time UIUC students interested in cybersecurity.

  Benefits include:

  Full tuition and fee waiverStipend, allowance, and professional development fundsResearch experience with security expertsExpertise in a growing professional field

  To  learn more, visit: publish.illinois.edu/cybersecurityscholars 

  Applicants must be US citizens or legal permanent residents.

• Scholarships for Continuing Students

  Feb 8, 2023 10:30 am6 views

  Application will open February 14, 2023.

  All engineering majors welcome to apply!*

  Information sessions 12/16-12/17 Grainger Engineering Library Room 433

  The Grainger College of Engineering awarded over 300 applicants scholarships for the academic year 2022-2023 through Scholarships for Continuing Students. Grainger Engineering scholars earned scholarships from $500 to $10,000 based upon the strength of their application. There are 4 types of scholarships which include named scholarships, corporate scholarships, unrestricted scholarships, and scholarships set up for specific student organizations. Scholarships are for one academic year, unless otherwise noted on your scholarship notification.

  https://grainger.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate/aid/scholarships-for-continuing-students

  Recommender’s webform will open February 14, 2023 with a deadline of March 6, 2023.

• DaRin Butz Foundation Research Scholars

  Feb 7, 2023 3:00 pm2 views

  Application Deadline: March 31

  Areospace, electrical, computer, materials science, and nuclear engineering majors welcome to apply!

  $5000 awards are given to women undergraduates in computer science, physics, and select engineering disciplines (Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Materials Science, Nuclear) to do 10 weeks of research on campus in summer (Approximately 30 – 35 hours/week) or to defer to do research in the fall and spring semesters if needed. Four (4) undergraduate scholars will be selected for 2023-2024.

  LEARN MORE

• Clare Boothe Luce Research Scholars

  Feb 7, 2023 2:00 pm1 views

  Application Deadline: March 8

  Physics, chemistry, math, computer science, all engineering majors are welcome to apply 

  Awards are given to support women undergraduates seeking to study or teach science, mathematics, and/or engineering via the research pathway to graduate studies. More than eight (8) women in science (i.e., physics and chemistry), math, computer science, and engineering fields will be selected for the 2023 – 2024 cohort. Up to $12,000 will be awarded to selected scholars: $5,000 for the fall and spring semesters (At least 10 hours/week doing research) and $7,000 for 10 weeks in the summer (Approximately 30-35 hours/week doing research).

  LEARN MORE

  For inquiries about this opportunity, students can email isurprogram@illinois.edu

• AWS AI and ML Scholarship Program

  Feb 3, 2023 9:15 pm36 views

  The AWS Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Scholarship program, in collaboration with Udacity, aims to help underserved and underrepresented high school and college students learn foundational ML concepts to prepare them for careers in AI and ML.  

  Scholarship Timeline (2023 Summer Program)

  February 1, 2023 - Complete scholarship prerequisities on AWS DeepRacer Student to unlock your unique code and finish your application. 

  May 31, 2023 - Last day to submit your application for the summer cohort. 1,000 students will be selected to receive a scholarship to the 2023 summer program. 

  June 14, 2023 - Scholarship Nanodegree program: AI Programming with Python begins.

• Purdue Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)

  Feb 3, 2023 8:30 pm15 views

  The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a pathway to graduate education at Purdue University. This program is designed to provide equal access and opportunities to underrepresented and diverse students by preparing students for Graduate School by offering eight-weeks intensive research experiences, and graduate school resources that contributes to student's professional and academic growth.

  The 2023 SROP Application Portal is currently open. Applications will be accepted until February 11, 2023.  Letters of recommendation are due by March 1, 2023. Offer letters will be sent throughout March 2023. Contact SROP@purdue.edu with questions.

• Reminder - 2023 HSF Scholar Application Deadline Is February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT

  Jan 25, 2023 12:30 pm151 views

  Reminder - The 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity with students in your network. 

  • Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
  • HSF Scholars are a part of an unrivaled group of 25,000+ Scholars from 50 states, and more than 1,200 institutions, who make up the current HSF Scholar network
  • HSF Scholars have access to a network of over 65,000 HSF Alumni. HSF Alumni are leaders in their professions, communities, and the nation; many now serve as HSF mentors, career coaches, and volunteers
  • HSF Scholars have access to a full range of Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training. Career services include access to internships and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
  • HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, Healthcare Summit, and Alumni Symposium
  • Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and select career opportunities with HSF corporate partners
  • Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which ranges from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students.
  • Deadline: February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT

• 2023 DOE Scholars Program – Accepting Applications

  Jan 10, 2023 1:00 pm9 views

  Application deadline: January 23, 2023, 8:00 AM EST 

  The DOE Scholars Program is designed to attract talented undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates to research, technical and professional opportunities within U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and organizations that support the DOE mission.

  As a participant in the DOE Scholars Program you will have the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE and gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DOE complex.

  Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at:

  https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-Scholars-2023-Gen

   

   

• The HACIA Scholarship Foundation is accepting applications through January 20, 2023

  Jan 6, 2023 8:15 am5 views

  The HACIA Scholarship & Education Foundation has established an undergraduate scholarship award for Hispanic students enrolled in an accredited university or college institution in curriculums related to the construction, architectural, or engineering fields of study.  Applicants should either reside in the Chicagoland area or attend a local Chicagoland area university.

  Since they have received a low number of applications for this year, the foundation has  extended the deadline to FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023.

  If interested, apply at this link:

  https://www.haciaworks.org/the-hacia-scholarship-foundation-is-currently-accepting-applications-2023/

  Applicants can contact Neida Cintron, Event Manager/Assistant to Executive Director, at ncintron@haciaworks.org.

• 2022 – 2023 Fall Scholarship Cycle Opportunities – National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

  Dec 22, 2022 9:30 pm24 views

  Many scholarship applications are available through the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) for Cycle 1 – Fall Cycle:

  https://www.nsbe.org/Collegiate/Education/Scholarships

  Review the full list with detailed criteria and apply if you are inclined.

  APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 6, 2023

• 2023 NV5 Global, Inc. Scholarship Opportunities – National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

  Dec 22, 2022 8:45 pm13 views

  NV5, a leading provider of compliance, technology, and engineering consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems, is providing 10 scholarships to be awarded in late winter/early spring 2023.

  Criteria

  GPA Requirement: 2.9 or higher

  Majors: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology

  Regions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

  Classification: Undergraduate Junior (3rd Year), Undergraduate Senior (4th Year), Graduate Student

  Residency Status: U. S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Non-US Resident 

  Number of Awards: 10

  Award Amount: $5,000

  Weblink to Scholarship: https://www.nsbe.org/Collegiate/Education/Scholarships

  APPLICATION DEADLINE:  January 6, 2023 (11:59 EST)

• 2023 Corporate Scholarships

  Dec 22, 2022 5:45 pm6 views

  Some NACME Board Companies and Non-Board Companies are interested in students majoring in engineering and computer science to apply for scholarship funds and internship opportunities.  These scholarships are open to NACME Scholars and Non-NACME Scholars.

  Selected students will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship and internship with the sponsoring company.

  For students to be considered, they must apply on the scholarship link for each company located on the www.nacme.org/scholarships website. 

  APPLICATION DEADLINE:  January 5, 2023

• Cyber Security Scholarship available for Fall 2023

  Dec 22, 2022 4:30 pm9 views

  The application for the Illinois Cyber Security Scholars Program (ICSSP) for Fall 2023 is now open to Grainger College of Engineering undergraduate or graduate students who want to specialize in Cyber Security/Privacy, or School of Information Sciences graduate students in the MSIM or PhD program.

  This scholarship program is a CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program at UIUC that provides funding for full tuition and a generous stipend.

  To apply for the scholarship, please visit http://publish.illinois.edu/cybersecurityscholars/.

  The application deadline is March 31, 2023.

  If you have any questions, please email iti-icssp-info@illinois.edu.

• Apply Now for a $5,000 NACME Corporate Scholarship feat. an Internship

  Nov 29, 2022 12:45 am14 views

  The NACME Corporate Scholars Program offers a one-time $5000 tuition scholarship coupled with a paid summer internship.

  Application Deadlines:

  • Dec. 2, 2022, regular deadline
  • Nov. 15, 2022, priority consideration

  APPLY NOW!

• ORISE Undergraduate Scholarship Competition

  Nov 6, 2022 8:00 pm8 views

  Deadline: Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

  ORISE is hosting a research-based challenge for undergraduate students! Thechallenge is for students to develop an infographic to communicate the current leading ways toremove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Thorough submissions will include research on at leastfour current carbon dioxide removal methods, as well as research on new developments in carbondioxide removal. Your infographic could win you a $5,000 scholarship! The deadline for thiscompetition is Wednesday, November 30, 2022, and winners will be announced in late December.

  For complete details, please visit https://orise.orau.gov/resources/stem/scholarships.html.I

  f you have any questions, contact STEMEd@orau.org.

• STEM Success Summit

  Oct 7, 2022 1:00 pm8 views

  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

• ORISE virtual career fair to feature fellowship opportunities with the CDC and HHS

  Oct 3, 2022 4:30 am4 views

  Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Tuesday,Oct. 11, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair highlighting fellowship opportunities with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)!

  Sign Up

• Truman Scholarship

  Sep 18, 2022 12:00 am7 views

   The Truman Foundation identifies aspiring leaders at an important inflection point in their development – when they are college juniors – and recognize and reward their commitments to careers in public service. Although certainly accomplished, many are still largely untested. Yet when you look at what the now more than 3,300 Truman Scholars have achieved, our risk-taking is paying off. 

  Application deadline: February 7, 2023

• Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity

  Sep 13, 2022 8:15 am52 views

  Applications now open through December 15, 2022!

  Formerly known as the National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC), was founded in 1989 “To increase the number of American citizens with graduate degrees in STEM fields, emphasizing recruitment of a diverse applicant pool.” Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD) is a partnership between federal agencies & laboratories, industry, and higher education institutions. GFSD has a strong partnership with the University of Southern California. GFSD is a registered US nonprofit (501c3). Benefits for fellows:

  • Graduate stipend
  • Paid internships
  • Support and community

   

   

• Gilman Scholarship

  Sep 12, 2022 12:00 pm4 views

  The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. The Institute of International Education has administered the program since its inception in 2001.

  Application Deadline is October 6

• THE HACIA Scholarship Foundation is Currently Accepting Applications 2023

  Sep 11, 2022 8:30 pm19 views

  The HACIA Scholarship & Education Foundation has established an undergraduate scholarship award for or Hispanic students enrolled in an accredited university or college institution in curriculums.  The Scholarship Committee will be selecting candidates for a monetary award of $5,000 to be used toward college costs.  Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and enrolled in an Engineering, Building and Construction Technology or Architectural curriculum.  Applications will be subject to verification.  Inaccurate information may be cause for disqualification.

  To receive the fullest consideration, Scholarship Applications must be either via email or postmarked by Friday, November 18, 2022.  Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

  https://www.haciaworks.org/the-hacia-scholarship-foundation-is-currently-accepting-applications-2023/

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• Illinois Club Scholarships 2022–2023

  Sep 7, 2022 11:45 am217 views

  Since 1915, The Illinois Club has provided financial support to 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

  Applications Open: September 6, 2022 Application Deadline: 5 PM, October 15, 2022

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

  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 2023 semester, and graduate no earlier than December 2023. A minimum GPA of 3.0 at both the time of application and winning of award is also required.

  For more detailed descriptions of each scholarship, please see the attachment. 

• 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:

  Your debt-free education, our commitment.

  By taking five-minutes to tell us about yourself, our proprietary scholarship matching algorithm is able to match you with personalized scholarship results.

  Your privacy, our priority.

  We treat your data as if it was our own. We don't share, sell, or distribute your personal information with third parties.

  Your diverse background is valuable.

  Help pay for your college expenses with the right scholarship for you based on your diverse background. The more you apply, the better the chances to win scholarships!

• General Motors Spring/Summer Internship

  Feb 28, 2022 6:15 pm32 views

  2022 Spring/Summer Internship

  Application Deadline: Thursday, March 3rd, 2022

  Wanted: Software Developers who are innovators, creative minds, problem solvers, and people who get things done! 

  To thrive in this position, you must have an insatiable drive for excellence and be able to challenge yourself and peers. Our roles require critical thinking, superb communication, and a passion for service excellence. As a Software Developer Intern, you would be responsible for developing solutions that drive innovation and competitive advantage. This role encompasses writing code to build and support GM’s systems, applications, and platforms as well as configuring, optimizing, and deploying packaged software (COTS). You will work with other project developers and architects to ensure that designs and quality are meeting GM requirements. Each Developer is envisioned to be part of the full software development life cycle (SDLC) of a project: from initiation through deployment. 

  These positions could be located in either Detroit, MI or Austin, TX. from May and June of 2022.

• HSF Scholarship

  Feb 18, 2022 12:00 pm197 views

  Deadline: March 1, 2022, 5:00 PM PT

  The 2022-2023 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes in 2 weeks on March 1, 2022, 5:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity with students in your network. 

  • Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
  • HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
  • Career services include access to internships and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
  • HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, Healthcare Summit, and Alumni Symposium
  • Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and select career opportunities with HSF corporate partners
  • Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which ranges from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students

• HACIA Scholarship & Education Foundation - DEADLINE EXTENDED: Feb. 14th

  Feb 4, 2022 9:00 am14 views

  The Scholarship Committee will be selecting candidates for a monetary award of $5,000 to be used toward college costs.  Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and enrolled in an Engineering, Building and Construction Technology or Architectural curriculum.  Applications will be subject to verification

  If you need any further information, you can contact Ms. Neida Cintron, Event Manager at (312) 575-0389 or via e-mail at ncintron@haciaworks.org.

   

• NSF Engineering Research Center for Advanced Technologies for Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio)

  Jan 24, 2022 5:45 pm9 views

  The Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio), an NSF Engineering Research Center, is excited to announce its Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)!

  The ATP-Bio REU is a 10-week research internship targeting STEM students nationwide, including community college students, who have not participated in prior research. Students will spend their summer doing exciting, cutting edge research to help “stop biological time” and radically extend the ability to bank and transport cells, aquatic embryos, tissue, skin, whole organs, microphysiological systems (“organs-on-a-chip”), and even whole organisms through a team approach to build advanced biopreservation technologies. ATP-Bio REU students will work at the University of Minnesota (UMN) or Mass General Hospital (MGH) in Boston, MA. Lodging and travel will be provided, along with a stipend.

  ATP-Bio aims to enhance the diversity of future scientific communities; we strongly encourage applications from underserved, underrepresented, and underresourced groups.

  For more information about our program: https://www.atp-bio-education.org/atpbio-reu-program

  Application: https://www.nsfetap.org/award/9/opportunity/7

  Deadline: Feburary 28, 2022

  For questions, please contact Stephanie Schroader at atp-bio-pgmgr@umn.edu

   

• NV5 Scholarships (NSBE)

  Dec 17, 2021 2:15 pm0 views

  $5,000 Scholarships available for those who meet the following criteria:

  • 2.85+ GPA
  • CEE, EE, ISE, MechSE
  • Junior or Senior
  • US Citizen
    Deadline: January 7

• Google Hardware Internship

  Nov 30, 2021 4:30 pm0 views

  As a Hardware and Electrical Engineering Intern, you will work on our core Consumer Hardware products. The teams you work with design, develop and deploy next generation consumer hardware while ensuring that this cutting-edge equipment is reliable. You’ll work closely with engineers to improve our hardware to meet Google's standards of quality and reliability, and your work has the potential to impact many of Google users. Depending on your background and experience, you will receive a project placement in ASIC Hardware/Software Engineering, Electrical Hardware Engineering, Hardware Test Engineering, or Silicon Engineering.

• Seeking Applicants for Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Program

  Nov 29, 2021 1:00 pm5 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is looking for motivated and personable undergraduate students who are excited to introduce and support peers through the Illinois research experience. Please encourage your experienced student researchers to become an Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassador and help other students along their research journeys.  This is a paid position with a stipend of $360 per semester (workload is, on average, 2-3 hours per week). 
  The deadline to apply is December 10, 2021 at 11:59pm.

• University of Pittsburgh Summer Research Internship

  Nov 23, 2021 4:15 pm0 views

  Open to rising juniors and seniors, recent grads. Must work 30 hours per week, attent weekly workshops, maintain daily journal. $3500 stipend plus food stipend.

• Georgia Tech FOCUS 2022 Visitation Program

  Nov 1, 2021 4:15 pm12 views

  Register for this four-day event focused on Georgia Tech's graduate degree programs including meeting faculty and alumni, assisting with the application process, and presenting financial resources. 
  Deadline: November 7

• GEM Fellowship

  Nov 1, 2021 4:00 pm44 views

  Become a GEM Fellow and go to grad school for free! More info here

• Undergraduate Scholarship Competition: Mean, Green Recycling Machines

  Oct 12, 2021 2:45 pm1 views

  Mean, Green Recycling Machines: Undergraduate Scholarship Competition

  The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting a research-based challenge for undergraduate students! The challenge is for students to develop a website on plastic recycling. Students will research their schools’ current process for recycling plastic and then design/create a strategy to make the process more efficient. Thorough submissions will include further research on the plastic recycling process, benefits of current recycling methods, and process improvement ideas. Your website could win you a $5,000 scholarship!

  The deadline for this competition is Tuesday, November 30, 2021, and winners will be announced in late December.

  Prizes:

  1st place: $5,000 scholarship2nd place: $3,000 scholarship3rd place: $1,000 scholarship

  For more information on the competition, please visit https://orise.orau.gov/resources/stem/scholarships.html. If you have any questions, you can contact STEMEd@orau.org.

• 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.

• STEM Scholarships for Women and Minorities

  Sep 22, 2021 4:45 pm20 views

  https://careers.snclavalin.com/the-atkins-minorities-and-women-stem-scholarship-program

   

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  ABE 452 - Engineering for Disaster Resilience in Puerto Rico

  Apr 28, 2021 2:45 pm182 views

  ABE 452 - Engineering for Disaster Resilience

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Link to flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11kMhFX6HG5xNRIzJBx64ZBocyt6QeVSu/view?usp=sharing

  For more information visit: https://drrhecnifa.web.illinois.edu/wp/

  For questions email: drr.hec.nifa_contact.info@lists.illinois.edu

  - This course is designed to engage students in the development of pathways towards designs for sustainable and resilient food, energy, and water provision for disaster-prone regions.

  - We work with communities in Puerto Rico, on real world problems, and seek to develop relationships with other stakeholders around Puerto Rico.

  - Students will review social factors that provide context for specific regions, while quantifying potential engineering resilience provided to communities.

  - Students will directly work with local communities, aid organizations, and peer institutions in the identification and implementation of sustainable and resilient responses.

   

   

• Urban GIS - GIS Field Position Job Opportunity

  Apr 22, 2021 3:45 pm8 views

  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6789910307973201921

  We are still in need of the following positions:

  - GIS Field Technician

  - Senior GIS Field Technician

  - GIS Field Intern

  This is for an on-going project with a utility company. This position will be in the field include gathering audit data on light poles in the greater Chicagoland area.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • Uses specialized GPS equipment to report position and record data in company software.

  • Work with Auditing team.

  • Responsible for survey data

  • Responsible for all GPS equipment

  • Creates audit notes in software.

  • You will be heading out to various townships or cities to gather reports from GIS auditors.

  - May start as Part time and move to Full time

  - Can start Immediately

  Applicants must be within Chicago area and must have transportation.

  Send your application to:https://lnkd.in/eMXtRqE

• Apple Latinx Exchange

  Apr 5, 2021 6:30 pm259 views

  The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has partnered with Apple to bring engaging and varied experiences to college students.

  Apple will be hosting a career panel discussion on April 28, 2021, titled Latinx Exchange.

  Offered by their employee resource group Amigos@Apple, is open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a technology career.

  The Latinx Exchange provides a forum for Apple Latinx employees to share their respective stories and offer advice to students in the early stages of their professional careers as they speak of the infinite possibilities in the world of technology.

  Software engineers who work for the Apple Cloud Services (ACS) organization will discuss challenges and inspirations as members of the tech field.

  The Apple Cloud Services team is responsible for crafting systems for Apple services such as iCloud, iTunes, Siri, Maps, and Apple’s software developers take great pride in providing user-friendly products.

  Students who would like to learn more about applying to work at Apple, will have the opportunity to speak with recruiters from the Apple Cloud Services team, and receive guidance in Apple’s hiring process.

  Additionally, students will hear about the importance of diversity and inclusion from Apple’s Latinx employees, and learn how commitment to this mission makes it  one of the top technology companies in the nation.

   

  The Latinx Exchange is scheduled for April 28 at 2:00 PM PDT. 

  Deadline to register is April 21.

  Link to register: https://applecorp.avature.net/test2021?projectId=12987&source=US+Event+Portal&tags=privacy+consent_obtained

  If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to contact Student Services at chnip@hacu.net.  We hope to see your university represented at the Amigos@Apple Latinx Exchange!

   

• UIUC Online Summer Program Opportunity - AI in Data Science

  Apr 5, 2021 6:15 pm36 views

  Summer is fast approaching! Are you a current student looking for ways to stay connected and academically engaged? Global Education and Training is offering a 4-week, non-degree/non-credit online summer school program, Artificial Intelligence in Data Science. Students will perform hands-on-analysis of real-world datasets to analyze and discover the impact of the data.

  Top UIUC Faculty Instruction

  Dr. Jana Diesner, Associate Professor, School of Information ScienceDr. Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider, Teaching Associate Professor, Siebel Center for Computer Science

  Rankings 

  ·       In 2020, U.S. News & World Report named the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign computer science undergraduate program 5th in the United States.  

  ·       In 2021, U.S. News & World Report named the iSchool the top graduate school for library and information studies, based on national rankings of accredited master's degree programs. The iSchool has held the top spot since 1996. 

  Eligibility: All current undergraduate students from universities worldwide are eligible to apply. 

  Program dates: July 19 – August 13, 2021

  Program fees: $1000 per student (group rates available)

  Apply here: https://bit.ly/30xebSY

  Email Meng Liu (mengliu2@illinois.edu), GET Program Coordinator, with questions about the program.

• Urban GIS - GIS Field Position Job Opportunity

  Mar 26, 2021 4:30 pm24 views

  Company: Urban GIS

  GIS Field Position from entry to senior level 

  Currently looking to fill two positions

  - GIS FIeld Intern

  - GIS Field Technician

  Attached is information on the desired positions

  Looking to fill as soon as possible

  Check out their website for more information on Urban GIS and more information on their work in developing the citywide street light database for the Chicago Department of Transportation

• Research Support Grant (RSG)

  Mar 8, 2021 3:30 pm6 views

  Deadline for applications is March 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

  - Provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms)

  - Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other costs

  - Will both broaden and deepen the types of research being conducted by undergraduate students on campus

  - Want recipients to be able to use this opportunity as a way of engaging with their fields

• CMCC Research Experience for Undergraduates Program

  Mar 4, 2021 2:45 pm7 views

  APPLICATION DUE MARCH 12, 2021

  - The Center for Mechanical Control of Chemistry (CMCC) is a new research center funded by the National Science Foundation

  - Each summer, starting with this coming summer, the Center will have a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program

  - Undergraduate students will carryout fundamental research as a full member of a research group at one of the affiliated center locations (University of Pennsylvania, University of New York City, Texas A&M University, Northwestern University,and University of California-Merced) over a 10 week period.

  - Students will also participate in professional development and science communication in collaboration with the Science History Institute in Philadelphia, PA.

  - A virtual option is also being planned to support activities pending the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.

  - Encourage applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM

• IDOT Internship Opportunities

  Mar 4, 2021 2:15 pm25 views

  - Internships available through IDOT

  - Able to search for job descriptions/applications for the region that you may be closest to.

  - District 1 is for Chicago-land and District 5 is closest to Champaign county.

  - Applications have varying due dates, from early March to late April

• NACM: Live Virtual Presentation by Marachel Knight

  Feb 15, 2021 9:30 am23 views

  This will be a live virtual presentation held Thursday, February 25th at 4:30pm (ET) / 3:30pm (CT) / 1:30pm (PT). Please click here to register.
  *Note: NACME Scholars are required to participate in a minimum of 5 virtual events throughout the academic year. 

• ECS Events

  Feb 3, 2021 10:15 am1 views

  * Register Now: Spring 2021 Semester Career Fair, Wednesday, February 17
  * ECS + Engineering Ambassadors = Resume Reviews and Career Development Presentations for RSOs!
   --RSO leaders fill out this request form