Hey Seniors! (or proactive Juniors) ASME is hosting FE Exam Review Sessions starting next Wednesday, February 28th at 7pm in 4100 MEB. Students normally take this exam shortly after graduating, as it is the first step to becoming a Professional Engineer. After 4 years in industry, they will take the PE exam. Please fill out this form to sign up for this course, for only $50, you get 10 2-hour sessions with Professors Keane and Kriven on all of the topics the exam covers PLUS access to all of their study materials. Fill out this form to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-U3z0-8uBWxD21uTJVSsYK0hWz-83VNVjCTacqeHgIH10fQ/viewform
Free AI Bootcamp with Amazon for college faculty!
The Coding School, a 501(c)(3) emerging tech education nonprofit, has partnered with Amazon to offer FREE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning bootcamps for community college, HBCU, and MSI educators, and they would love for you to join them.
Spots in their virtual, two-week April bootcamp are almost full, so the sooner you apply, the better! Check out this flier if you are interested.
Other details below:
Where: Offered virtually with live instruction from researchers at top universities
Dates: April 15 - April 29, 2023 (they'll also be announcing summer bootcamp dates soon!)
Prerequisites: Open to U.S. community college, HBCU, and MSI faculty who have prior computer science and Python knowledge. No prior machine learning experience is required!
What you’ll get: 40 CEU credits and a $1,200 stipend
Apply HERE!
If you are unable to attend the April program, they will be running this bootcamp again over the summer! Sign up for the interest form here to stay up to date on this future opportunity.
For more information about the course, visit the AWS page here. If you have any questions, please reach out to train.pd@the-cs.org.
Upcoming MIT Sloan Application Deadline
The MIT Sloan MBA Early Admission is a deferred admission process in which eligible candidates apply now, gain professional experience during a deferral period, and then begin the MIT Sloan MBA program in two to five years.
With less than two weeks to go until their Round 2 MBA Early Admission application deadline, they're hoping to receive outstanding entries from University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign applicants!
MBA Early Deadline
The MBA Early Round 2 deadline is on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Please remember that all of your application materials must be submitted by 3 p.m. EDT on the day of the deadline.
Upcoming Events
Join a LinkedIn Live with Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dawna Levenson! They'll cover some hot-topic questions about the program, the best ways to stand out in the admissions process, and Dawna’s own time as a Sloanie. Register here.
Grace Hopper Celebration Scholarship Opportunities
AnitaB.org is committed to providing women and non-binary individuals with the resources they need to build a rewarding career in technology. One way they fulfill this commitment is through their flagship event, Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC). GHC is the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists, where people from around the world learn, network, and celebrate their achievements.
They would like to share a scholarship for students and faculty to attend the 2023 Celebration; The GHC Scholars Program provides opportunities (including complimentary registrations, professional development, AnitaB.org premium membership and networking events) for women and non-binary individuals who are either undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doc students, or faculty to attend their 2023 Celebration.
You can find more details on their website. Applications are open until May 3rd, 2023.
DEIA+ Tech Consortium
The IIN Corporate Engagement Committee and the Research and Collaboration Committee are jointly presenting the following event partnering with Continental Automotive.
DEIA+ Tech Symposium: This event is a 90-minute panel discussion and engaging Q&A aimed to bring academia, industry, and students together to share ideas that strengthen our workforce by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. This free webinar will be held on Zoom from 12-1:30 p.m. CT on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Register to attend here.
A One-Year Law Degree for Big 10 Engineers?
Dear SWE Leaders,
Modern engineers must understand and anticipate the increasingly complex legal, regulatory, and business issues that impact their work. This is why Northwestern invites you to learn about Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's one-year Master of Science in Law (MSL).
With practical courses focused on real-world challenges, MSL students learn how to:
Develop & manage intellectual property
Navigate the regulatory process
Form businesses & lead innovation
Communicate & negotiate across multi-disciplinary teams
Sound interesting? Applications are currently open for Fall 2023 entry. No test scores or application fee are required.
Complete this form, and an admissions team member will be in touch!
BMO Career Prep Workshops!
BMO has some exciting career prep workshops available! They host virtual workshops and other events every month to help students get a head start on achieving their career goals! They would like to invite you to join one of their upcoming BMO Builds a Resume and Interviews 101 sessions!
Check out their Student Hub for more details: https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en/bmo-campus-recruitment
Duration: 60 minutes
Hosts: Members of the Enterprise Campus Recruitment team
Links to Register:
BMO Builds a Resume
DATE: 30-Mar-2023
TIME (EST): 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Registration Link: https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en/event/63ff631c54639b737c70737c/BMO-Builds-a-Resume
Interviews 101
DATE: 31-Mar-2023
TIME (EST): 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Registration Link: https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en/event/63ff6453d7e128727e65beef/Interviews-101%C2%A0
During these virtual sessions, their Enterprise Campus Recruitment Team will provide tips and tricks and helpful advice to stand out as a candidate. They'll also have a Q&A segment so that all your questions can be answered!
How to join them:
Click the ‘Link to Register’ above
Come prepared with questions
iD Tech is Hiring Students for Multiple Positions!
Looking for a fun summer job that allows you to build your professional résumé while sharing your passion for technology? iD Tech is looking to hire over 1,600+ staff from across the world to show students, ages 7 to 18, firsthand how their interests in technology can turn into fun learning experiences.They're looking for energetic, tech-savvy summer staff who understand the need for quality technology education for students. So, why not spend your summer instructing, mentoring, and building your résumé in one of their amazing programs?They are hiring both On-Campus and Online Instructors. iD Tech offers a variety of courses related to coding, game development/design, creative, and robotics. You can view all of the current offerings and skills required here. You can view additional job details below:
On-campus Instructors generally work full-time hours (40+ hours per week) during the summer season. Hours are generally Monday through Friday 8a-5p for day camps, and Instructors assigned to work for overnight camp programs may also work evenings and weekends.
Pay starts at $16-$18 per hour (depending on location). Meals are provided. Housing on-campus is also provided, if needed.
Online Instructors typically work part-time (less than 30 hours per week). The number of hours often depends on the Instructor’s availability, the topics they can teach, and client demand. They are generally looking for Instructors who can commit to at least 10 hours per week.
Pay rate is $18 per hour.
Staff members receive competitive compensation, housing (overnight staff only), meals, custom-built apps supporting operations and curriculum, college internship credit (if applicable), performance management training, professional development, guidance from our experienced team of managers, and more.
Take the first step to a great summer and APPLY today!
Boeing Engineering Opportunities
Boeing has several intern and entry-level opportunities! Check out the flyer on how to apply!
Women in Tech Power Panel - Virtual Event
Intel invites you to their Women in Tech Power Panel!
Empower Your Career: Women in Tech
Virtual Power Panel
March 7, 12:30 PM Central Time
As women in tech, we celebrate the achievements of the women who have gone before us and seek to learn their stories of support and triumph in their success. In honor of International Women's Day, please join a group of successful women at Intel as they share their stories to support you empowering your career. At Intel, they are working to increase the number of women in technical roles to 40% and double the number and underrepresented minorities in senior leadership. Join their panelists as they share their career stories, support systems, and how they overcome failure in the Empower Your Career: Women In Tech power panel.
bp: Early Engagement Programs are live!
bp’s Early Engagement Programs are live! Attached are flyers and information for the various early careers opportunities available to university students. Each flyer will have a QR code, where students can scan and read more about each of the programs’ requirements, description, logistics and how to apply.
Future Talent Scholarship Program – This program is open to US students due to graduate between December 2024 and May 2026. It is designed introduce students to the energy industry. Students will learn more about bp, their strategy, various career opportunities, and prepare for their internship application. If successful, upon completion of the program, the student will be rewarded with $5,000 to support through university studies.
Sophomore Experience (SophEx) – For the first time in a few years, bp will be moving from a virtual format to an in-person experience for selected cohorts in Chicago and Houston. The Sophomore Experience program is designed to introduce participants to bp’s Trading & Shipping discipline. Students will be given an opportunity to learn more about Trading, Operations, Analytics and Marketing & Origination through interactive activities, case studies and working directly with leaders from the business. All Sophomore Experience participants, if successfully completed, will have early access to internships applications this fall (if applicable).
Finance & Risk (F&R) Bootcamp –The Virtual Finance & Risk Bootcamp will be heading into its second year! Although, Finance & Risk falls within the Trading & Shipping discipline, the F&R Bootcamp will have a focus on areas of Accounting Policy, Credit Risk, Commodity Risk, Operational Excellence and Transformation. Participants will have an opportunity to hear directly from leaders, test their knowledge, and get a chance to meet with Graduates who are currently in the Rotational Development Program; those were in the students’ shoes not so long ago. Upon successful program completion, participants will be given early access to internship applications in the fall (if applicable).
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Register Now: Explore the quantum world with a free workshop!
Explore the quantum world with a free workshop! Register here for a public virtual workshop by The Coding School.
Scholarship Opportunity for Women in Engineering
Are you a university student or young professional who is passionate about sustainability, loves travel, and is looking for their next adventure?
The GREEN Program has $75,000+ in scholarship opportunities available for underserved and underrepresented university students and young professionals to join their sustainability education adventures in 2023!
Scholarships range from $500-$4,000 for the 8-10 day educational programs which take place over winter, spring, and summer breaks. TGP's programs and scholarships are open to participants (university students and professionals) of all disciplines and majors.
Passionate applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply including but not limited to the following:
- Ethnic diversity / BIPOC
- First-generation
- Women in Engineering
- Low-Income
- LGBTIQIA2S+
- Other
To Apply: Step 1) Submit a TGP program application: https://thegreenprogram.com/apply/student/
Step 2) Submit a scholarship application: https://thegreenprogram.com/scholarships/
To learn more about The GREEN Program, visit https://www.thegreenprogram.com.
*Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. They encourage all applicants to submit an application at their earliest convenience.
Opportunity for Undergraduate University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Harvard Business School will be holding an info session on Tuesday, February 21st for prospective MBA students at University of Illinois. This is a great opportunity for current undergraduate students who may be thinking of an MBA at some point in the future, including those who may be considering applying to 2+2, our deferred admissions program for college students.
HBS College Programs Information Session for students on Tuesday, February 21st from 6:00-7:00PM CST. This event is designed for prospective applicants to learn more about the MBA Program and life at HBS. The event will include an admissions presentation and allow attendees to hear more about the 2+2 Program, and their experiential programs Peek, SVMP, and VVM. Whether you are just considering next steps in your academic career or already know an MBA is the best next step, this event is for you. Register here.
The Unique Masters Degree Built for Engineers
In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, the modern engineer must understand and anticipate the increasingly complex legal, regulatory, and business issues that impact their work. This is why engineering students have chosen to enroll in the Master of Science in Law program at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
While you may think law is an unusual choice for engineers, the MSL curriculum provides engineers with the tools to adapt to dynamic situations, take on cross-functional and leadership roles, and bring a holistic, strategic focus to their work. MSL students learn about a range of topics, including:
Developing and managing intellectual property
Navigating the regulatory process
Forming businesses and leading innovation
Communicating and negotiating across multi-disciplinary teams
Assessing and utilizing AI and big data
Perhaps the best way to understand the value of the degree is to learn how two of their alumni leveraged the MSL to move into new roles within the engineering and technical fields: learn more about Laurelle Banta (MSL'18) and Angad Verma (MSL '18).
Please join them and learn how an MSL degree can broaden your career opportunities.
Join their online Information Session for Engineering Students on Wednesday, February 15 at 5:30 PM CST with MSL graduates in addition to their program and admissions directors.
Attend their Open House (featuring a real MSL class) – conducted both in-person and online on Saturday, March 4 at 9:00 AM CST.
Help us find passionate people for Rising Eagles Team - Let's build the Next-Gen Social Media Together!
Rising Eagles is a startup that is working to take control of your personal journey and discover your true potential. Rising Eagles offers a unique solution to help you do just that. Their cutting-edge technology allows you to capture and preserve the most meaningful moments of your life in a virtual reality world. Imagine immersing yourself in a virtual world and reliving your personal experiences.
With Rising Eagles, you'll have the power to reconnect with the past, identify patterns in your present actions which will gain greater self-awareness and confidence for your future. You'll never have to rely on external motivation again, because you'll be your own source of inspiration.
Join them on their mission to capture the true moments of life and leave a legacy for future generations.
They promise to provide you with an enjoyable experience, marketing strategies, business analytical skills, and an overall startup experience. They are currently seeking talented and motivated individuals to join their founding team as they work together to bring this vision to life. They are looking for passionate people with skills and experience in Design, App/Website Development, Business Analysts, Marketing Enthusiasts, and also experienced individuals in building AI models.
Joining Rising Eagles is an opportunity to be a part of something truly innovative and impactful. You will have the chance to work with a talented and dedicated team, and to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced startup environment. Additionally, they are also planning to participate in the Cozad competition, which provides a great opportunity for their startup to get exposure and validation in the industry.
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MSA Open Positions
MSA is looking for Civil, Structural, Transportation, Mechanical, and Environmental Engineering Interns, Co-ops, and entry level full-time positions. MSA is committed to mentoring and teaching to assist student’s grow in their professional careers. Please visit their website at www.msa-ps.com to learn more about MSA and their current openings.
More information on MSA
MSA Professional Services started in the 1930s as a rural land surveying business, MSA has grown into an employee-owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm employing more than 350 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, landscape architects and environmental scientists. They have 17 offices across four states (Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) and collaborate to pioneer projects in communities throughout the United States. You can learn more about them in their video..
MSA has earned a variety of notable industry accolades. The Milwaukee Business Journal identified the company as the third largest engineering firm in Wisconsin in its 2018 report. MSA was also selected Wisconsin Company of the Year for 2018 by the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Association. They also pride ourselves on being an employer of choice and take seriously their commitment to offering a fun, engaging professional culture as well as a healthy work-life balance.
MSA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Sargent & Lundy recruiting at UIUC
Sargent & Lundy is currently focusing on recruiting some top talent at schools nationwide. They are one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels.
They are looking to hire new graduates and interns!
All position openings at Sargent & Lundy can be found here.
Their corporate office is located in Chicago, Illinois, and they have plenty of opportunities nationwide as well.
Micron - Global Women Mentorship Program 2023
The Global Women Mentorship Program with Micron will run in March – April 2023. Through a series of weekly mentorship sessions, participants in the Program will learn about the professional world, acquire new skills, find their voice, and get help in launching successful careers.
The program is open to all female students pursuing or going to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related fields and graduating in 2024 or later. Because of the global nature of this program, all participants are expected to be able to converse in the English language.
Application can be found here: bit.ly/microngwmp
They are accepting applications now!
Invite - LEED Training Special - Champaign-Urbana - Winter Webinars - To Share
Start off the year by making your resume stand out with the premier sustainability designation called the LEED Green Associate! LEED is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. As buildings can become LEED Certified, people can become LEED accredited! The best way to break into the sustainability space is to attain the LEED Green Associate. It also shows employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field. Since the LEED GA exam doesn’t have a stellar pass rate, the value of the extra letters behind your name will carry even more weight.
LeadingGreen's engaging webinars have helped over 10K students and professionals learn the material cold AND clear the exam with a very high passing rate. The LEED Professional Designation has helped past participants attain internships and jobs and now is a great time to add this credential.
LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Webinar and Online self-paced options:
They will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:
1. February 11 2023 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
2. February 28 2023 – 5:00PM – 9:30PM EST
3. March 25 2023 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
4. April 15 2023 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
5. May 6 2023 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
6. June 3 2023 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT - OR -
7. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace
A. LEED AP BD+C (Level 2) – On-Demand
The above options (1-7) are all identical.
Register for a live webinar or start today with their on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here - https://leadinggreen.com/online
This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. The USGBC charges a $100 (reduced for students) fee for the actual exam which can now be taken online from home. Save money by reserving your spot today and make a positive difference in your career!
Cost: $200 - Students can use the coupon code ‘green’ for $50 off (Discounted course price $150)
Save your seat by registering here for their live or self-paced options - https://leadinggreen.com/online
Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at lorne@leadinggreen.com and for those new to LEED, here is a short introduction to it - https://youtu.be/X9FUJpIW9bI