Sustainable Design Opportunities & Events

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

Jan 25, 2024 1:00 pm14 views

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

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October Events 10/26 Today and 10/27 Tomorrow!

Oct 26, 2023 3:15 pm7 views

The end of October features several events for Sustainable Design students! Sustainable Design Student Social onThursday, Oct. 26, 5:30 - 7:30P and Career Services Preparation for Graduate School workshop on Friday, Oct. 27, 2:00 - 3:00P. Click to view details.

Description of Solar Tour with QR code link to the event registration

C-U Solar Tour: Registration

Feb 13, 2023 9:00 am5 views

Visit Residential, Business, Community and Utility Scale Solar installations around C-U.

Friday April 21

noon - 5:00p

Meet professionals installing and managing solar systems at multiple scales. Network with profesionals who can answer your questions about how to get started in this field.

Sustainable Design will provide transportation.
Reserve your seat.
Limited to 30 participants, on a first-enrolled basis.

Study Abroad in Finland with Sustainable Design - May 2023

Nov 21, 2022 3:15 pm168 views

Study Abroad in Finland with Sustainable Design - May 2023

May 14 – May 25, 2023
FAA 491 Special Problems in Sustainable Design, 1 or 2 credit hours

Madelyn Craft, Student Advisor to First Campus Landscape Master Plan for the University of Illinois

Oct 7, 2022 4:00 pm5 views

Earlier this week, the Chancellor shared the inaugural Campus Landscape Master Plan. We are elated to note that Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design student, Madelyn Craft served as student advisor for the plan!

FAA 398 Sustainable Design Internship

Nov 10, 2021 3:15 pm1 views

If you have obtained a part-time or full-time internship, you can enroll in a this 0-credit hour course so that experience is recognized on your transcript. There are minimal assignments to complete. Registration only with permission (submit your internship job description and offer letter to sustaindesign@illinois.edu prior to the 1st day of class).

Design IL Panel: Sustainable Design and You

Nov 10, 2021 3:00 pm10 views

Fri, Nov 12, 2021 10:30 am -11:30 am. Designing objects and services that reflect the principles of ecological sustainability is the future. Inform your own career path by hearing from people working in this field. Panelists include: Barent Roth, Sustainable Designer and Activist Entrepreneur; Frank Petlak, Vice President, Innovation & New Product Development for Pactiv Evergreen; Katie Morganroth, Google Nest ID Team Lead : Speakers, Connectivity, Entertainment + Sustainability.

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.

Fresh Press Sustainable Papermaking Apprenticeship

Aug 16, 2021 9:30 am34 views

This academic year, Fresh Press, a UIUC sustainable papermaking lab run by Graphic Design Associate Prof. Eric Benson is looking to train a new crop of papermakers to help out in paid commissions and an interdisciplinary research project with the Univ. of IL. Library Conservation Lab. No experience in papermaking is necessary, but an interest in climate action and sustainability in the arts is a must! Over the past 8 years, Fresh Press has trained some amazing folks. You can see a few here! Megan Diddie, Clair Reynes, Sophia Pipathsouk, Chloe Torri ,Veronica Pham. If you'd like to set up a meeting to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to Eric Benson at ebenson@illinois.edu

Climify — Climate Designers Podcast w/Prof. Eric Benson

Aug 2, 2021 4:15 pm22 views

A podcast connecting climate scientists and design educators together so that we can bring climate-related projects into our classrooms.

Joint BSSD/Master of Urban Planning 4 +1 program approved

Jul 2, 2021 2:45 pm3 views

Effective Fall 2021, BSSD students will be eligible for an accelerated 1-year MUP in Urban Planning graduate program. Catalog requirements are here and future website will be here. In fall of students' junior year, an invitation will be offered to qualified students. Contact Prof. Schneider at ddws@illinois.edu to discuss further!

Internships in IL with upcoming deadlines

May 1, 2021 4:00 pm0 views

Sustainability Programs Project Specialist at INCOG (remote) due May 15; Illinois Tollway Internship - Planning/Environmental (remote or Downers Grove) due May 31; Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Summer Research Internships due May 21

Landscape Management/Horticulture Internship

Apr 23, 2021 2:30 pm0 views

Landscape Management/Horticulture Internship at U of I Arboretum due 4/26

Email Diane Anderson at cdianea@illinois.edu your resume, letter of interest, and references.

Handshake Paid Internships in Chicago PART 2

Apr 23, 2021 2:15 pm0 views

Packaging Summer Intern at Barilla America due May 31

Design Intern at KitchenLab Interiors due April 26

Construction Cooperative Learning Experience & Internship at OSLO Builders due August 15

Construction Intern (Architecture firm) at Epstein, due April 30

Alight Campus - Product Design User Experience Intern at Alight Solutions due May 31

Summer Internship at Ardagh Group -a leader in metal and glass packing solutions with a focus on sustainability due May 31

Restoration Ecology Intern at Baxter&Woodman due April 30

Seasonal Field Technician for Construction & Ecological Restoration Practice Area at V3 due October 31 (apply earlier for summer)

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

Still looking for jobs/internships in Champaign Urbana this summer?

Apr 21, 2021 4:15 pm10 views

Brunswick Industrial Design Intern at Research Park; UX/UI Design Intern at Research Park, Cargill; City of Urbana (Landscape Recycling Center, Planning Intern); Urbana Park District jobs (Nature Center Day Camp, Summer Arts Camp, Nature Center Guide, Environmental Office Assistant, Internship, Community Program Intern, Park Beautification Worker, Landscape Maitenance, Tree Maitenance, Translator); Champaign Park District jobs (Internship, Prairie Farms, Recreation supervisors, Youth program leaders); City of Champaign; Village of Savoy; Village of Mahomet; Mahomet Parks & Rec (Internships); Champaign County Forest Preserve jobs and Champaign County Forest Preserve volunteering

Climate Designers Midwest Chapter Trivia Night!

Apr 21, 2021 2:00 pm3 views

Thu, April 29, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Prof. Benson encourages SD students to attend this fun event for networking and prizes! You must RSVP ahead of time to attend. Teams will be randomly assigned so students can network with regional design professionals who are interested in or dedicated to lighting the climate crisis through design!

Lessons from the Pandemic to Tackle the Climate Crisis

Apr 19, 2021 6:15 pm1 views

April 19, 4 PM Atmospheric Sciences and iSEE present Alice Hill, David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, D.C. Zoom: Meeting ID 868 5178 8744 - Password: Keeling. • Zoom

Earth Day Extravaganza!

Apr 19, 2021 6:15 pm0 views

The Illini Union Board, with sponsorship by SSC, is hosting this event at 7 p.m. Thursday in the North Lounge of the Union. Help design the Union's new recycling containers! For more details, visit go.illinois.edu/GreenattheUnion >>>

TED Talk: Eco-Edition — “Earth Month and Environmental Activism.”

Apr 19, 2021 6:15 pm0 views

Join us 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 29, for a "TED Talk: Eco-Edition" focusing on environmental activism. Together, participants will view a prerecorded TED Talk, presented in July 2020 by Xiye Bastida: "If you adults won't save the world, we will." Afterward, all are invited to participate in a discussion and roundtable hosted by iSEE Intern Maria Maring. Register on Zoom >>>

SECS Earth Week 2021

Apr 19, 2021 6:15 pm2 views

Join the Students for Environmental Concerns all week long from April 17th - 23rd for events that help us come together for our planet! View their Facebook page for more information on these events.

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.

Summer 2021 Career Center Internship

Apr 15, 2021 3:15 pm0 views

The Career Center is hiring two undergraduate interns for the summer. These students will be responsible for a combination of outreach duties, providing a review of student resumes/cover letters, leading career readiness presentations and workshops, and some other project-based work for our office. If you know students who are searching for a summer internship, encourage them to apply! We welcome undergraduate applicants from all programs and disciplines. Applications should be sent to me via e-mail by end of the day on Monday, May 3rd.

Climate Advocacy Training

Apr 15, 2021 3:00 pm0 views

10 a.m.-Noon | Saturday, April 17 Join a free Climate Advocacy Training & Group Start led by Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL), a nonpartisan volunteer group focused on national policies to address climate change. CCL trainers will teach techniques to use in lobbying Congress and building public political will for climate action! CCL focuses on shared values rather than partisan divides to achieve sustainable climate solutions!| Register

Save the Date: Arbor Day Celebration!

Apr 15, 2021 3:00 pm0 views

Tune in on Zoom for the Champaign County Sustainability Network (CCNet) Arbor Day Celebration!Noon-1 p.m. | Friday, April 30 | Zoom link

SD Faculty Member Conor O’Shea- Wild Zones: Designing for Urban Wildlife

Apr 12, 2021 11:15 pm11 views

April 15, 8:30 AM–6:30 PM "Wild Zones: Designing for Urban Wildlife at the Intersection of Landscape Architecture, Biology, and Public Policy" convenes designers, scientists, and planners to discuss new ways to increase biodiversity in urban environments. Join this day-long symposium which convenes experts from landscape architecture, science, and policy!

Careers in Sustainability Panel

Apr 12, 2021 11:00 pm0 views

View the link for the panel recording from early April 2021 which includes a list of weblink resources shared during the panel.

Save the Date! TED Talk: Eco-Edition

Apr 6, 2021 3:15 pm3 views

7-8 p.m. | Thursday, April 29 | Register Join us for a "TED Talk: Eco-Edition" to celebrate Earth Month, focusing on environmental activism. Together, participants will view a prerecorded TED Talk, presented in July 2020 by Xiye Bastida: "If you adults won't save the world, we will." Afterward, all are invited to participate in a guided discussion and roundtable.

CABBI Offers New Summer Internship!

Apr 6, 2021 3:00 pm5 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

Eco Careers Conference

Apr 6, 2021 2:00 pm2 views

Sign up now for the NWF EcoCareers Conference on April 7-8. Follow the link and go to "Get Ticket" > "Ticket Types" > "Campus Sponsor Student, then select University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from the drop down list. Be sure to use your school email address on the registration page.

Spring 2021 UIUC Bird Strike

Apr 2, 2021 3:15 pm82 views

Sun, April 4, to Sat May 8. The Champaign County Audubon Society needs your help in finding birds to see which buildings on campus are prone to the most bird collisions. We will need volunteers to walk routes on campus, looking for bird collisions and submitting data. No prior experience with birds is needed! There are two routes to be covered twice a day, 7-9AM, and 5-7PM shifts.

Check routes here AND signups:

https://sites.google.com/view/uiuc-bird-window-survey/home

Here is an instruction sheet for the survey:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m68CUS9bqSWOkeIkDdt7c0Laob8s3wCo/view

Prairie Research Inst. hiring undergraduate hourly positions

Apr 2, 2021 3:15 pm0 views

IL Water Resources Center Undergrad Student Asst; IT Hourly Support; IL Natural History Survey; Student Programmer for Climate & Atmospheric Sciences. Some or all remote work available, depending on the position. Apps due April 30th

TED Talk: Eco-Edition series - Plastics

Mar 30, 2021 9:45 am0 views

March 30, 7–8 PM We will view a prerecorded TED Talk ("A Radical Plan to End Plastic Waste" ) followed by a guided discussion and roundtable. Sign up to learn, discuss, and connect with peers in a casual, social setting.

Siebel Center for Design + Microsoft on Accessible & Inclusive Design

Mar 30, 2021 9:45 am0 views

April 1, 12–1 PM. This webinar features a presentation from Microsoft Design's Alana Robinson and Ben Truelove, with a Q&A moderated by members of the SCD team.

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

Earth Month activities

Mar 30, 2021 9:45 am0 views

Community trash pickup at Boneyard Creek 3-5 p.m. April 7; “Sustainability Rocks” on the Main Quad 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 8; Arbor Day Celebration and tree-planting ceremony April 30 AND MORE!

Panel Discussion on Sustainable Design within Architectural Education

Mar 30, 2021 9:30 am12 views

April 29 11:30am – 1:30pm Sustainable Design • Technology • Urban Metabolism. The School of Architecture is partnering with two schools of architecture in Argentina and Spain to offer this bilingual event.

School of Art + Design 2021 MFA Exhibition Opening

Mar 30, 2021 9:30 am0 views

See works created by graduating Master of Fine Arts students. Sat, April 3 – Sat, April 24, 2021. Krannert Art Museum Walk ins are accepted 10am-4pm Tues-Sat or Thurs until 7pm or reserve your time online.

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

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.

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

Study Abroad for SD majors (spring 2022; spring 2023)

Mar 26, 2021 3:00 pm0 views

Watch a video presentation at: https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/media/t/1_5y3iald1

List of opportunities at: https://files.webservices.illinois.edu/8921/sustainabledesignstudyabroad.pdf

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.

Scholarship Opportunities

Mar 26, 2021 8:45 am20 views

Helping Other’s Personal Excellence (HOPE) Scholarship due April 9

Fred S. Bailey Unpaid Internship Scholarship due April 30 (SD major has been awarded this in the past)

Jon A. Kusler Student Scholarship Award due March 15 (congrats to a SD major who was awarded this)

Illini Career & Internship Fair

Mar 19, 2021 4:30 pm2 views

Illini Career & Internship Fair is on Thursday, April 1st from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm virtually in Handshake!

Register here for the Illini Career & Internship Fair, where you will have the chance to sign up for one-on-one and group sessions. This is your chance to speak directly with employers about job and internship opportunities! Registration in advance is required.

Odyssey Project Internships for FA 21/SP 22

Mar 19, 2021 4:15 pm1 views

Apply by April 18th. Interns are paid $15.75/hour and are responsible for delivering onsite content and skill support for Odyssey students during class time. Apply here.

What internships or jobs can you get with a B.S. in Sustainable Design?

Mar 19, 2021 2:00 pm2 views

View a March 2021 recorded session with Prof. Schneider, Asst. Dean Turner, Assoc. Dir. Rundell discussing opportunities for Sustainable Design majors.

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

Apply for Sustainability Internships!

Mar 17, 2021 8:45 pm2 views

Are you an Illinois student interested in promoting sustainability? iSEE has several internships opening up for 2021-22, including one to help develop the next generation of a sustainability training video for the campus (graduate student preferred); multiple positions to support iSEE programs and the campus sustainability mission; and on the Communications team (sophomore or junior preferred).

Sustainability Career Panel!

Mar 17, 2021 8:45 pm0 views

Interested in a career in sustainability? Noon-1 p.m. | Friday, April 9 | Register Join us to hear a panel of industry professionals discuss how the field is changing and how to pursue sustainable careers. Panelists will include representatives from Eco Logic, Prairie Rivers Network, the Urbana Park District, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

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