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• First-Generation College Students Focus Opportunity at Capital One

  Jan 10, 2023 11:00 am34 views

  The First-Generation Focus (FGF) is a semester-based program designed to develop, support, and empower first-generation college students in their first and second year of college and help them gain greater confidence in the areas of Financial Well-Being, Career Readiness & Persistence, and Personal Wellness.  Other opportunities include mentorship, early internships, interview prep workshops, and continuous professional development and networking. 

  The students that join FGF are freshman and sophomore college students who: identify as first-generation, are currently enrolled at a college or university in the United States, and do not require sponsorship for employment authorization for future employment opportunities.

  Applications close January 18, 2022, and the new cohort is set to begin in February.  Once the cohort hits capacity, applications will be closed.

  If you have questions or want more information, email the FGF team at firstgenfocus@capitalone.com.

• ORISE virtual career fair to showcase FBI Visiting Scientist Program

  Oct 17, 2022 11:15 am3 views

  Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Wednesday,Oct. 19, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair showcasing research opportunities for recent graduates and faculty in the FBI Visiting Scientist Program!

  During the event, you’ll have the chance to:

  • Chat with FBI researchers and ORISE representatives
  • Learn about research conducted at the FBI Laboratory
  • Explore available research opportunities

• Opportunity from Optica for Black undergraduates or master's level students in physics, chemistry, biology and engineering

  Sep 24, 2022 1:45 pm3 views

  Amplify Optics Immersion Program, 15-18 October 2022

  This program is for students interested in learning more about light and light-based technologies impacting various fields such as biomedical, imaging andsensing, communications, the environment, lasers and laser technology, andquantum research and technology. The student does not have to be currentlyenrolled in an optics course – just have a strong interest to learn more about the field, research and career opportunities.

• Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity

  Sep 13, 2022 8:15 am36 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

   

   

• Southwest Research Institute Career Opportunities for University of Illinois Students

  Sep 11, 2022 9:30 pm2 views

  Stop by Southwest Research Institute's booth at the Engineering Career Fair on September 14th!

  From Mark Saldana, "our engineers are incredibly passionate about the impact they make in the world, we would love to present to your members about how we pursue innovation. We are hosting interviews for internship and full time roles and would love to hire some University of Illlinois students! We have many entry level positions in our defense and intelligence solutions division, space science, intelligent systems, and automotive engineering! You can learn more about their initiatives related to national security and intelligence data by visiting their page: https://www.swri.org/technical-divisions/defense-intelligence-solutions"

• Register for the ORISE DoD virtual career fair Aug. 31

  Aug 24, 2022 5:45 pm2 views

  Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 12-3 p.m. ET, for a virtual career fair showcasing STEM internship and fellowship opportunities offered at U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) research facilities around the country!

  If you have any questions, please contact ExperienceORISE@orau.org.

• Invitation to Apply for Undergraduate Research Experience at IIDAI 2022-2023

  Apr 18, 2022 1:00 pm49 views

  The IBM-Illinois Discovery Accelerator Institute is a new model of academic-industry partnership designed to increase access to technology education and skill development to spur breakthroughs in emerging areas of technology including hybrid cloud and AI, quantum computing, accelerated materials discovery, and sustainability to accelerate the discovery of solutions to complex global challenges. Leading scientists and engineering from both IBM and The Grainger College of Engineering are partnering on a variety of projects.

   

  Application Deadline: April 26, 11:59PM CST

  For questions, please contact

  Dr. Tasha Mamaril (nmamaril@illinois.edu)

• ILIPA Virtual Career Panel

  Mar 27, 2022 12:15 pm3 views

  When: Thursday April 17, 2022 

  Where: Zoom, 5-6 PM CST

  What: Virtual Educational Panel for Minority In Engineering (MIE),Women in Engineering (WIE), and STEM Students atthe University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 

  Click the link below to register for this event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

  https://marshallip.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpfuitrTosH90L1XZW_vWqXUZeDrA66mTa

  Reach out to Meggan Duffy with any questions: mfd@marshallip.com

• Register Today for the AISES Region 5 Conference

  Mar 8, 2022 12:45 am5 views

  Every spring the seven Regional Conferences gather student and professional members to champion each other and expand their knowledge and skills through a wide variety of workshops and sessions.

  Regional Conferences are typically held at college campuses, hosted by the school’s AISES Chapter. Many professional members participate as mentors and speakers, sharing their expertise and facilitating discussions in areas like engineering, environmental science, or on crossovers between traditional ecological knowledge and western science. 

  Online registration is available until: 3/11/2022

  When: March 18 - 20, 2022

• Cornell LSAMP REU and new program in Geosciences

  Feb 18, 2022 11:30 am41 views

  Application Deadline Extended  - Apply by Feburary 22!

  Cornell Diversity Programs in Engineering (DPE) is recruiting for two summer research opportunities, please circulate the announcement to eligible undergraduates. Applications for both programs are due February 15th.

  Cornell GeoPaths Geoscience Learning Ecosystem (new opportunity!)

  This is a paid 9-week summer internship at Cornell called CorGGLE (Cornell Geopaths Geoscience Learning Ecosystem). This program is funded by the National Science Foundation GeoPaths program.

  Students from under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply and those with non-geoscience majors including: environmental science, physics, chemistry, geography, engineering, math, applied math, biology and computer science as well as social and behavioral sciences.

  Apply Online by 15 February: https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/eascorggle/

  For questions about CorGGLE, please contact Professor Matt Pritchard pritchard@cornell.edu

  Cornell LSAMP REU

  CU LSAMP-REU is a paid summer research opportunity that provides undergraduate participants the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and staff as well as network with others in their field of interest through weekly luncheons.

  Through this one-on-one partnership, participants will gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. CU LSAMP-REU was developed to aid in the retention of traditionally underrepresented minority groups in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

  Apply Online by 15 February: https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/lsampreu/

  Inquiries, please contact: Cindy Mosqueda at dpeng@cornell.edu

• USC-Amazon Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

  Feb 8, 2022 8:15 pm50 views

  The University of Southern California (USC) and Amazon Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) provides outstanding undergraduate students with the opportunity to compete for positions in that allows them to spend 8 weeks in Los Angeles working on cutting-edge research projects in the field of artificial intelligence, computer science and engineering, and robotics. The USC-Amazon SURE program focuses on undergraduate students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in STEM and allows participants to work in an academic-industry collaboration under the supervision of Viterbi faculty and current PhD students to develop skill sets in research towards academia as well as your career goals. Participants also will engage in professional network opportunities and build relationships that will expand their academic and professional horizons to further their research and career paths. The overarching goal of USC-Amazon SURE is to help students develop an understanding of research in engineering disciplines and prepare students with skills for successful academic careers in engineering graduate programs.

  All USC-Amazon SURE fellows are provided with a $650 stipend per week, campus housing, travel to and from Los Angeles, health insurance, and educational and social activities during the program.

  Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 16 at 11:59 PM (PT)

• 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

• 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

• SHPE Virtual Career Fair 12-4pm EDT April 18

  Mar 26, 2020 10:30 am284 views

  Register here for SHPE's Virtual Career Fair on April 18, 2020 from 12:00-4:00pm EDT. Please have your resume ready. Registration closes April 15. 

• 2019 Launching Leaders Undergraduate Experience

  Oct 26, 2018 1:30 pm93 views

  Are you passionate about technology?

  JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking diverse college students to be a part of their Launching Leaders Program, November 30, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York.

  During this program you will take part in developmental workshops and get a chance to learn about their recruiting process. Your participation could lead to an opportunity to interview for their Summer Analyst program in 2019 and awards up to $10,000.

  Submit your application by November 11, 2018

  For any questions contact:

  Jennifer Arnau | 347-854-1051 | jpmorganchase.com/techcareers

   

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  3M Leadership Summit in Chicago

  Feb 27, 2018 10:30 am145 views

  Meet and have one-on-one conversations with 3M executives! Travel and expenses covered. 

  Tuesday, April 10, 2018 10:30am-12:30pm

• Transportation and Highway Engineering Conference

  Feb 13, 2018 2:45 pm1 views

  Civil Engineers - Network with potential employers in the industry at T.H.E. Conference held February 27 & 28, 2018. Register now!

  Contact Megan Everette to learn about sponsorship opportunities

• GE Aviation Female Diversity Recruitment Leadership Summit

  Aug 7, 2017 2:15 pm845 views

  GE Aviation Female Diversity Recruitment Leadership Summit
  October 19 - October 21, 2017
  GE Aviation - Cincinnati, Ohio

  The Female Diversity Recruitment Leadership Summit seeks to identify and recruit highly talented minority female students from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.

  YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE341LTPwQQ&feature=youtu.be

  Those selected for attendance at the summit receive:

  • Meals, transportation and lodging paid for by GE Aviation
  • Professional Development Seminars
  • Networking with GE Aviation leadership
  • Interview opportunities for Co-Op/Internship assignments with GE Aviation

  Application criteria:

  • Currently enrolled in one of the following degree programs: IE, EE, MechE, AE, Materials, Ceramic, Software Eng., Computer Eng., Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, IT Security, Information Technology Management, Risk Analysis, Management Information Systems
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required - NOTE: Sponsorship will not be provided by GE*
  • Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 without rounding

  How to Apply:

  To be considered for the 2017 summit you must complete the following:
  1. ) Complete this survey linked below no later than 11:59pm Monday September 18th
  https://supportcentral.ge.com/esurvey/GE_survey/takeSurvey.html?form_id=18446744073709664650

  2.) Apply for a co-op/intern position via the link below:
  http://jobs.gecareers.com/ShowJob/Id/27291/Engineering-Co-op-GE-Aviation-Summer/

  Candidates selected to attend the Summit will be notified via email no later than September 21st

  * Note: 1) U.S. Citizen or National 2) U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident 3) Person granted refugee status in the U.S. 4) Person granted asylee status in the U.S. 5) A special agricultural worker under section 210 or 6) a beneficiary of legalization through an amnesty program under section 245A of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act.

   

• Dow Diamond Symposium

  Apr 26, 2017 3:00 pm146 views

  The Dow Diamond Symposium is an exciting three day event intended for African American, Latino, and American Indian undergraduate students majoring in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Accounting/Finance, and Business Administration with one of the world’s largest and leading chemical companies. Selected participants will be exposed to potential career opportunities within Dow and learn more about the Science to Our Success.

  Diamond Symposium participants can expect to:
  - Hear from dynamic Dow leaders on “How to Create Your Personal Brand” and “Build Networking Skills”
  - Learn more about Dow, our technology & products, our sustainability, and our employee resource groups
  - Participate in a cross-functional case study
  - Meet and network with Dow leaders and employees

  The event runs from August 21st through August 24th in Midland, Michigan. The symposium is before the first day of instruction for Fall Semester. Travel, food, and accommodation expenses will be covered.

  You should apply as Engineering or Supply Chain Management. Please review the qualifications and online expectations.

  For more information and to apply: http://www.dow.com/en-us/careers/diamond-symposium

• United Airlines internship recruiting at UIUC

  Sep 6, 2016 4:00 pm110 views

  Attention juniors and seniors majoring in Industrial Engineering or Systems Engineering and Design – Learn about internship opportunities available at United Airlines at the following events:

  Information Session

  Tuesday, September 6th

  7:30 PM

  Transportation Building, Room 114

   

  ECS Career Fair

  Wednesday, September 7th

  12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  Activities and Recreation Center

  Please email Kelsey Blake kelsey.blake@united.com  with any questions about these upcoming events

• Environmental Development Manager Position

  Dec 18, 2015 11:15 am0 views

  Attention Civil Engineers: Work at the CHA as an Environmental Development Manager. Apply today!

• Microsoft On-Campus Visits

  Sep 18, 2015 11:15 am0 views

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

• Out for Undergrad Engineering Conference (OUEC)

  Mar 31, 2015 10:00 am31 views

  Are you a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT) engineering student? Apply now for the Out for Undergrad Engineering Conference (OUEC)! At OUEC you'll get the opportunity to network with recruiters from top engineering companies, meet LGBT peers and professionals from a wide variety of industries, and learn how to manage your identity to your advantage in the workplace. Airfare and lodging for all attendees is paid for by Out for Undergrad! Learn more and apply today at outforundergrad.org.

• Morgan Stanley – The Early Insights Program for Women

  Feb 9, 2015 3:30 pm0 views

  Freshmen and sophomore women: Explore the financial services industry. Application deadline: Sunday, February 22, 2015

• Qualcomm - DECA 2015

  Nov 10, 2014 2:30 pm22 views

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

• The Hoeft Technology & Management Program

  Nov 7, 2014 9:00 am2 views

  Learn more at the info sessions.

• HACU Offers 3 Summer 2015 Internships with Goldman Sachs

  Sep 25, 2014 10:30 am77 views

  Take a look at these opportunies: Strats Summer Analyst, Ops Summer Analyst, and Tech Summer Analyst; then review the criteria and application directions. Deadine: October 7, 2014.

• Camp @ Goldman Sachs for Financial Services Industry

  May 5, 2014 2:00 pm17 views

  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.

• Hacu-Hormel Foods Summer 2014 Internship

  Feb 4, 2014 12:45 pm68 views

  HACU-HORMEL FOODS

   Summer 2014 Internship

  Paid Internship Opportunity

   The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is seeking stu-dents to apply for the summer 2014 Hormel Foods Internship.

   This is a 10 week program where students will intern at Hormel Foods headquarters in Austin, Minnesota.

   

  Housing and Travel

   HACU makes all travel and housing arrangements

   HACU covers travel expense (airfare to and from internship destination)

   HACU finds housing for student, and student pays for the housing expense

   

  Other Program Benefits

   Paid 10 week summer internship

   Hands-on job experience

   Full time job opportunities available

   

  All students and applicants interested in the full-time positions and internships, please submit your resume to chnip@hacu.net

• BP's NAGP Discovery Day for Sophomores

  Sep 18, 2013 1:15 pm83 views

  The BP Training and Development team is holding a recruiting event targeting high-potential college sophomores! This is a pipeline into internships, as well as the Graduate Development Program. Deadline to apply:  October 1, 2013

• Nestle Opportunities

  Sep 17, 2013 12:00 pm74 views

  Nestle is holding several events throughout September for Dec. 2013 - May/June 2014 Undergrads.

  Majors encouraged to apply:  Business, Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Psychology, Communications, Economics, Supply Chain, and many more.

• P & G Networking Event and Presentation

  Sep 17, 2013 11:15 am20 views

  Event Date:  October 9, 2013

  Location:  Alice Alumni Center

  Time:  5:30 - 8:00 PM

  We invite you to attend our Corporate-Wide Networking Event & Presentation – ‘P&G’s Power to Positively Impact the World.’  There, you will not only learn how our values and principles enable us to reach consumers around the world, but you will also have the opportunity to network with recruiters and learn how you can make an impact on this generation and for generations to come with a career at P&G.

   Visit us at experiencepg.com for more Info!

• BP's Discovery Days

  Apr 1, 2013 9:15 am90 views

  Application Deadline:  April 15, 2013

  Program targeted toward freshman and sophomore diversity candidates

  Introducing BP’s Discovery Days, a diversity leadership program specifically designed to develop the abilities you’ll need to be a success in your career – and prepare you to become a strong leader on campus and in your professional future. You’ll learn about the energy industry, build professional skills and earn a $1000 scholarship along the way.

  Please read more for further information.

• IEFX NetWORK Lunch Series

  Mar 6, 2013 10:45 am30 views

  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 on the following page.  If you are unable to sign-up, don’t worry because there will be several events in the future.  Please read more for further information!

   

• Raytheon Internships

  Nov 2, 2012 10:02 am79 views

  From a Raytheon ad geared towards NACME interns:

  If you’re currently enrolled in an engineering or science degree program (such
  as math, physics, electrical, mechanical, systems, aerospace or software) at an
  accredited university then we want to work with you.
  All that remains is for you to step up to the challenge and “bring it” — that
  is, bring your creativity, knowledge and enthusiasm to the game. Together, we
  can apply them to a real-world environment.

  
  Once you’re accepted into our Engineering Student Program, we hope
  you’ll continue working with Raytheon until your graduation. By then, we’re
  confident you’ll want to remain with Raytheon – as a full-time employee!
  THE NEXT MOVE IS YOURS.

  NACMEINTERNS@RAYTHEON.COM

• Meet with Accenture, Allstate, and Northrop Grumman

  Oct 27, 2012 11:15 am29 views

  Accenture, Allstate and Northrop Grumman have a strong

  commitment to inclusion and diversity. Take this opportunity

  to learn and ask questions about their recruiting process

  and initiatives. All are welcome!

   

  When: Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

  Where: Asian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St.

  No registration needed.

   

• GATX Corporation is Hiring

  Oct 25, 2012 2:15 pm26 views

  GATX is looking for talented students from a variety of backgrounds for their Corporate Analyst Program (CAP) and Operations Analyst Program (OP). The ideal CAP candidate has a Bachelors degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA, strong intellectual horsepower, an analytical mind, a demonstrated work ethic and an interest in the transportation industry. Potential OP candidates will also meet these qualifications along with holding a degree in Engineering or other related technical area relevant to industrial operations. GATX is a leader in their industry and provides fantastic growth opportunities for their employees to excel! To learn more and apply for these positions, log-in to I-Link and search for Job ID#65422 (CAP) and 65318 (OP).