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Scholarships, careers, and opportunities for MEP students. Links to more scholarship listings for continuing students, department scholarships, and external scholarships here: https://grainger.illinois.edu/admissions/costs/undergraduate.

  • Dedicated MEP Engineers & BIM Specialists for Your Team

    We are a U.S.-based engineering support company helping MEP and architectural firms expand their production capacity through dedicated MEP Engineers, BIM Specialists and CAD professionals.

    Our team supports Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, CAD and BIM/Revit, coordination and construction documentation projects while working as a seamless extension of our clients' in-house teams.

    Whether you're managing increased workloads, staffing shortages or aggressive project schedules, we provide dedicated resources aligned with your standards, workflows and deadlines—without the overhead of recruiting and hiring additional full-time staff.

    We would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your current needs and explore whether MEP Assist can support your team!

  • Dr. Nee Mark Rober Team Up in an Engineering Lesson

    I have to tell you about the new project I got to work on with Mark Rober and the Class CrunchLabs team this year. It's a free, online engineering lesson for grade school on kenetic energy called "Rocks vs. Big Rigs", and I think students would love it!

    We included: runaway trucks, gravel pits, and a squirrel launch system. Students investigate how mass and speed affect kinetic energy. Along the way they race big rigs, launch a squirrel to new heights, convert motion to heat, and we throw things off a 15-story tower.... all for the love of STEM education (of course) with Mark, Science Bob and yours truly.

    It's genuinely one of the most fun ways I've seen kids get hands-on with engineering and it's free. So a couple things worth checking out are:

    •    Their newly redesigned Class CrunchLabs website 

    •    Explore the new Hands-On Challenge page

    •    Browse the new Video Vault on our specific unit page, which gathers every unit video into one easy-to-find collection

    If you're planning your physics or STEM lessons this school year, I really think this is worth incorporating. Hurry over and check it out!!!
     
    -Dr. Nee

  • New to research? Ready to advance in Research? Interested in Graduate School?

    Start or level up and register for:

    ENC 298: Foundations in Scientific Research

    A one-semester, 2-credit hours seminar that meets you where you are, whether you are stepping into research for the first time or sharpening your skills for graduate study. The course will build the skills that get you into research and help you thrive!

    SKILLS YOU WILL BUILD

    •    See how research and labs work

    •    Read and make sense of scientific papers

    •    Build a portfolio and a plan to apply to summer research programs (REUs) and graduate school

    •    Network with faculty and navigate lab dynamics

    •    Be an effective mentee and thrive in a research group

    Mondays• 4:00 - 5:30 PM

    Email Dr. Ashleigh Wright to Register @ ashleigh@illinois.edu



  • HBCU STEM Education Run/Walk in Raleigh on Sept. 7th!

    SIGN UP for the HBCU STEM Education Run/Walk to raise money for STEM students right here in the NC Triangle region (Raleigh-Durham)

    We’re back again as the Presenting Sponsor of HBCU STEM Education Run - Raleigh, a 5K to raise money for STEM students right here in the NC Triangle region!

    It’s going down Labor Day, Monday, September 7th at 8:30 AM!

    Come out and crush a personal best, keep your fitness up, or just enjoy a relaxed stroll. Either way, it’s all for a great cause & supporting HBCU STEM students and the next generation of innovators.

    Don't forget each participant receives a t-shirt, finisher medal (add-on), and swag bag!

    *NOT A RUNNER? No worries, there will be a 1 mile and a 3.1 mile route option (to walk or run)

    See you on the starting line!


  • Freight Network Analyst Fellowship

    Freight Network Analyst Fellowship

    Organization

    U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

    Reference Code

    USDOT-BTS-2026-0002

    If you would like to apply for the Freight Network Analyst Fellowship, please see the attached flier for details!

    Eligibility Requirements

    •    Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen

    •    Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month(s).

    •    Discipline(s):

    o    Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (17 )

    o    Engineering (29 )

    o    Mathematics and Statistics (11 )

    •    Age: Must be 18 years of age


  • New Opportunities with the NIH Office of the Director (OD)! Apply Today!

    We are excited to share the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of the Director (OD) is currently seeking applicants for fellowship opportunities!

    Location:

    Fellows are expected to be fully engaged, either in-person, hybrid In-person or hybrid location in Bethesda, MD.

    Length of Appointment:

    Initially one year and may be renewed annually for up to four years, upon recommendation of NIH and contingent on the availability of funds.

    Deadline for Application:

    An initial review of applications will occur on July 1, 2026. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis throughout the 2026 calendar year, and selections made as projects for participation become available.

    Please see attachment for more details!



  • DOE Science, Technology, and Policy Program– Minerals Processing Technology and Policy Fellowship

    Apply Today to the DOE Science, Technology, and Policy Program– Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation – Minerals Processing Technology and Policy Fellowship!

    The selected fellow will join the Energy Sector Industrial Base (ESIB) Team within the Analysis and Strategic Investment division of the Analysis and Strategy Office and participate in the team’s analytical activities. The ESIB Team develops work products to inform U.S. government strategies and positions to ensure the United States has the materials and production capabilities for a resilient energy supply chain.

     This project seeks a fellow with a background in mineral processing/refining. Securing critical minerals and materials (CMMs) is a priority of the administration and DOE, necessitating substantial research and analysis to support decision-making. The selected fellow will engage in the following activities during the appointment:

    1.    Conduct research and analysis on CMM technologies and markets

    2.    Learn to craft materials for senior leadership and respond to requests thereof (e.g., papers, presentations, and briefings)

    3.    Participate in program design and implementation

    4.    Develop, implement, and automate new analytical tools and methodologies

    5.    Build relationships with other offices and stakeholders

    6.    Additional projects as they become available

    Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 @11:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

    Please see attachment for details!

  • New Opportunities with the NIH Office of Research Innovation, Validation, and Application (ORIVA)! Apply Today!

    We are excited to share the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research Innovation, Validation, and Application (ORIVA) is currently seeking applicants for fellowship opportunities!

    Deadline for Application: An initial review of applications will occur on July 1, 2026. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis throughout the 2026 calendar year, and selections made as projects for participation become available.

    Please see attachment for details!



  • Now Recruiting: 2026 DOE OREM Fellowship Opportunities (Business, Legal & STEM)

     The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Science Education and Internship Program (SEIP) fellowships.

     Appointment durations are 2 years (with possible extension).

    General Eligibility Requirements

    Applicants must:

    •    Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application

    •    Be at least 18 years old by June 5, 2026

    •    Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

    •    Be currently enrolled in or have graduated within the last 2 years (Legal Fellow: must be a 1L or 2L at time of application)

    Application Deadline

    June 5, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

    To apply, search the reference code listed above on Zintellect.

    Please see the attachment for more details!



  • Apply Today! DOE Science, Technology, and Policy Program – Office of International Affairs Ukraine Energy Assistance Fellow

    DOE Science, Technology, and Policy Program–

    Office of International Affairs Ukraine Energy Assistance Fellow

     https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-IA-2026?utm_source=opportunity_digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dpp_star

     About this Opportunity

    DOE's Office of European and Eurasian Affairs, within the Office of International Affairs, provides focused technical assistance to Ukraine's energy system. With guidance from a mentor, the selected fellow will have a hands-on learning experience with U.S. government and national laboratory technical assistance to Ukraine and its surrounding region. This technical assistance covers a wide range of activities, from modeling of natural gas systems to policy analysis surrounding energy use for reindustrialization. 

     The Fellow will have the opportunity to participate in study design and analysis; collaborate with laboratory experts, interagency stakeholders, and foreign counterparts; and observe the briefing process for senior DOE officials. The Fellow will not participate in activities or handle information requiring a security clearance, nor will they act as a representative of the U.S. government in interactions with foreign officials.

     For more information, please visit the opportunity on Zintellect:

    https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-IA-2026?utm_source=opportunity_digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dpp_star

    Qualifications: To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must:

    •    Be a U.S. Citizen

    •    Be 18 years of age or older

    •    Have earned their master’s or doctoral degree by anticipated start date.

    The ideal candidate will have completed a master’s or other advanced degree. Due to the broad range of technical assistance and collaboration opportunities within this fellowship, a wide range of educational backgrounds will be considered. However, applicants should have demonstrated interest in energy policy and/or international relations and the ability to understand and evaluate technical material on energy systems. 

    Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code [DOE-STP-IA-2026] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.