Information Trust Institute (ITI) Undergraduate Summer Research Internship, Deadline: March 1, 2012

Information Trust Institute

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2012 ITI UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
www.iti.illinois.edu/2012interns

Applications due February 10, 2012 (for international applicants) or March 1, 2012 (for U.S. citizens and permanent residents).

The Information Trust Institute (ITI), a national leader in combining research and education with industrial outreach in trustworthy and secure information systems, invites undergraduates to apply for Undergraduate Research Internship awards for Summer 2012. Selected students will be supervised by ITI researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who are leading experts in a number of information trust, information assurance, and security research areas.

All interns will receive stipends and housing. The duration of the internships will be 8-10 weeks. The main program will run from May 21 to July 27; if those dates conflict with your academic calendar, other start and end dates may be considered.

ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants should be undergraduate students at any university, in their second or third year, who have completed some technical course work in computing. Applicants who will have completed their third (junior) year are preferred. Both U.S. and international students are welcome to apply.

Please apply at www.iti.illinois.edu/2012interns

Texas A&M Undergraduate Summer Research Grant, Deadline: February 8, 2012

The Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites students to apply for the 2012 Undergraduate Summer Research Grant (USRG) program. The program description and application can be found at http://essap.tamu.edu/usrg. We encourage students to apply soon as the deadline is Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

During this summer research experience, participants work closely with faculty members on current or individual research projects, attend development and GRE workshops, make a formal poster presentation of their research experience, and submit a final written report describing the results of their research.

Benefits:
-Learn about graduate school and funding opportunities
-$5,000 stipend
-Housing (or allowance)
-GRE prep workshops
-Development seminars
-Gain hands-on research experience

Eligibility:
-3.25 GPA (or higher)
-Completed Sophomore year in engineering
-Graduating no sooner than December 2012

For more information or to apply, please visit: http://essap.tamu.edu/usrg

SUPERB-ITS REU at UC-Berkeley, Deadline: January 31, 2012

The University of California-Berkeley is accepting applications for its Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley in Computer Science-Information Technology for Sustainability (SUPERB-ITS) for summer 2012.

This program includes:

• A 9-week research experience from June 4 - August 3, 2012
• Research guided by faculty mentors and graduate students
• Educational activities include lab tours and industry field trips
• Graduate school advising and subsidized GRE prep course

Exciting research projects will aim to solve environmental problems:

• Smart phones for monitoring energy efficiency
• Distributed solar thermal generation and stoarge
• Data mining for optimizing building efficiency
• and much more!

Participants will receive a $4,500 stipend, travel allowance up to $600, and room and board at International House.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 4pm (PST).  Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (upward trend in grades is preferable).

To apply, please go to: http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Programs/ugrad/superb/superbapp/application.shtml

For more information, please contact:
Leslie Bowling-Dyer
#510-642-7372
lesliebd@eecs.berkeley.edu

National Undergraduate Fellowship in Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Sciences, Deadline: February 15, 2012

The National Undergraduate Fellowship Program in Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Sciences provides outstanding undergraduates with an opportunity to conduct research at laboratories around the country.  Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fusion of Energy Sciences, the 9-week summer fellowship is preceded by a 1-week introductory course at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.  During the fall semester following the internship, students attend the American Physical Society's Division of Plasma Physics annual conference to present their work.

The program is intended for students that have completed their Junior year, majoring in Physics or another related field.  Highly motivated Sophomores are alos eligible to apply.  Students should have taken at leat 1 course in electricity and magnetism beyond introductory physics.  Eligible students must be currently enrolled at a U.S. college or university and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.  Housing, travel costs, and a stipend of $4,800 are provided.

Applications for the 2012 program (which runs from June 12, 2012 to August 18, 2012) will be accepted until February 15, 2012.

For more information, please visit this website: http://science-education.pppl.gov/NUF/

NAMEPA Scholarships, Deadline: May 26, 2012

NAMEPA offers both national and regional scholarships for African American, Latino, and American Indian students who have demonstrated potential and interest in pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering.

This year, we are offering scholarships under two categories:
•Beginning Freshmen Engineering Student Award
•Transfer Engineering Student Awards

Candidates are required to submit a complete application package.  For more details, please visit the NAMEPA website: http://www.namepa.org/student-scholarships

2012 NIDCR Summer Dental Student Award, Deadline: January 17, 2012

To expose future dentists to careers in research, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) offers an outstanding summer training opportunity for dental students. The NIDCR Summer Dental Student Award is designed to give talented dental students hands-on research experience and exposure to the latest advances in oral health research. Selected candidates are assigned to mentors who conduct research in the students' areas of interest. Participation in the program may result in presentation of research findings at a scientific meeting or co-authorship of scientific publications.

The NIDCR provides a competitive stipend for all summer researchers. Acceptance of this reward requires a minimum eight-week commitment. The nominating dental school must agree to support air or ground transportation for their students. Although housing is not supplied by NIDCR, student housing resource guides are provided.

NIDCR will accept online applications for the Summer Dental Student Award from November 15, 2011 - January 17, 2012.

For additional information on how to apply, please visit: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/CareersAndTraining/Fellowships/DentalMedicalStudents/NIDCRSummerDentalStudentAward/default.htm, or contact Dr. Deborah Philp, Program Director, dphilp@mail.nih.gov, (301) 594-8444.

Google Scholarship Program, Deadline: March 1, 2012

The Google Scholarship Program offers funds to students studying computer science or computer engineering who are juniors or seniors in college, or pursuing a Master's or PhD. Selected scholars will be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California in the summer of 2012.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2012

Amount of Each Scholarship: $10,000

How to Apply: Login and complete the Google Scholarship Program Application

General HCF Eligibility Requirements:
-Must be of Hispanic background
-Must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year
-Must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year
-Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
-Must demonstrate financial need

Google Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
-Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
-Must be pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related field (such as Software Engineering)
-Must maintain a record of strong academic performance
-Must be entering junior or senior year of undergraduate study or enrolled in a graduate program in the 2012-2013 academic year at a university in the United States or Puerto Rico

To apply, please visit this website: http://www.hispanicfund.org/programs/college/scholarships/google-scholarship-program

Gates Millennium Scholars, Deadline: January 11, 2012

GMS will select 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. We provide Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career.

The GMS Scholarship Award Provides:
•Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help aid;

•Renewable awards for Gates Millennium Scholars maintaining satisfactory academic progress;

•Graduate school funding for continuing Gates Millennium Scholars in the areas of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science;

•Leadership development programs with distinctive personal, academic and professional growth opportunities.

For more information, or to apply, please visit this website:  http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/AboutUs.aspx

SHPE Foundation Scholarships, Deadline: April 1, 2012

The SHPE Foundation Scholarship Program is designed to enhance and achieve the potential of Latino students pursuing degrees in engineering, math and science. Merit-based and need-based scholarships are awarded, in the amount of $1,000 - $5,000, to deserving Latino/a high school graduating seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Eligibility requirements differ for each scholarship. However, all scholarships (except Graduate and Dissertation Scholarships) require a minimum 3.0 GPA both at the time of application and throughout the scholarship period, and students must be registered full time (12 hrs undergraduate / 9 hrs graduate) in a science, technology, engineering, or math discipline. Please refer back to this Web site for updated scholarship postings.

Applications open on January 1st and the deadline is April 1st.  To apply, please visit the SHPE Foundation website: http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/

Microsoft College Scholarships, Deadline: January 16, 2012

Microsoft college scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines.  Students will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.

Microsoft encourages students from groups currently under-represented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees.  A large majority of the scholarships will be awarded to female students, under-represented minority students or students with disabilities.  Minorities include: African American, Hispanic or Native American.

Students must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time the application is submitted. Students must be enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, such as math or physics, with a demonstrated interest in computer science. The student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.

For more information, and to apply, please visit this website: http://www.microsoft.com/university

Deadline to apply is January 16, 2012.

REU at the Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems (UC-Berkeley), Deadline: January 31, 2012

The Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems (COINS) at UC Berkeley is accepting applications for our summer research program. Below are the highlights as well as an attached flyer. Would you please distribute to any students and student organizations you think might be interested?

What: Summer Research at UC Berkeley

When: June 11-August 10, 2012

Who: US Citizens and Permanent residents interested in Nanoscience (primarily from the following majors: EECS, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Toxicology)

Why: Work with a world renowned faculty member and a graduate student mentor on such research areas as energy scavenging, sensing, electronics & wireless, and mobility. The program will provide a $4,000 stipend, room and board, travel arrangements (up to $500) and graduate school advising.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2012

Website: http://susanb.physics.berkeley.edu/coins/?page_id=27

Contact: Meltem Erol, merol@berkeley.edu or 510-643-7380 for questions or further information.

REU at the Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (UC-Berkeley), Deadline: February 1, 2012

The Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S) at the University of California, Berkeley will host its annual Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) from June 11 – August 12, 2012. This program is open to current sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors, majoring in Physical Sciences and Engineering and with a minimum GPA of 3.25. In particular, applicants from under-represented minority communities are encouraged to apply.

Our REU program introduces energy efficient electronics science to undergraduates who are motivated by science and engineering. We have research programs in nanoelectronics, nanomechanics, nanophotonics and nanomagnetics. Summer researchers have the opportunity to join E3S researchers who are working in a collaborative and innovative environment to make fundamental breakthroughs in the underlying physics, chemistry, and material science of electronics systems.

The program offers each participant nine weeks of research experience in the laboratory of an E3S faculty member at Berkeley that will include a research paper and a poster presentation of the research outcomes. In addition to participating in cutting edge electrical engineering and physics research projects, the program also offers educational activities including seminars, laboratory tours and field trips, as well as one-on-one advice regarding graduate school programs, the process to apply for fellowship, and a GRE prep course.

Additional program details, applicant requirements and the online application can be found on the web at:  http://www.e3s-center.org/REU2012.htm

Applications must be postmarked or submitted online by February 1, 2012.

Any inquiries should be addressed to our E3S Education Director, Sharnnia Artis at sartis@eecs.berkeley.edu or 510-664-4467.

Smart Lighting Engineering Research Center REU, Deadline: February 29, 2012

The SMART LIGHTING ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER (ERC) is an integrated research, education, and technology transfer center funded by the National Science Foundation and NYSTAR. The Center is developing technologies to revolutionize lighting that provides unparalleled benefits in energy conservation, human health and safety, and high speed information and access. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY is the lead institution for the Smart Lighting ERC, partnering with Boston University and the University of New Mexico.

Each summer the ERC supports a 10-week research program for visiting undergraduate researchers who are valued members of one of multiple research groups within the Smart Lighting ERC. Participants attend all research group meetings for an understanding of how their project fits into the goals of the research group and the Center. Participants also attend weekly seminars, field trips, and lab tours with a community of undergraduate summer research scholars who are participating in other summer REU programs at Rensselaer. Midway through the program, each participant presents a 10-minute oral progress report and submits a written progress report. During the last week of the program, participants will present at a REU Symposium and prepare a final written report based on his/her summer research accomplishments. Participants have full use of Institute, departmental, and group facilities, including libraries, computer facilities, technical shops, recreational and sports facilities, and more.

For more information on specific research projects, please visit the Smart Lighting website at http://smartlighting.rpi.edu/education/REU%20Details.shtml

For additional information, contact Smart Lighting Summer REU Program Director:

Elizabeth Herkenham
School of Engineering, room 5010
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180-3590
Tel (518) 276-8387
Herkee2@rpi.edu

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service SCEP, Deadline: December 23, 2011

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hosts the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP).  SCEP was established to recruit students, to support equal opportunity employment objectives, provide exposure to public service, and to promote education.  This program includes positions in scientific and administrative occupations within the Headquarters Offices in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

To qualify for a Student Trainee position(s), your academic field of study must be related to the SCEP position(s).  Your education and/or related experience will be evaluated to determine qualification for the SCEP position(s) and grade(s).  All related experience (e.g. volunteer, student trainee and non-student trainee) for the SCEP will be evaluated to determine if it is creditable.

For additional information, please visit this website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/0400-ndx.asp
or contact: Colleen Kirchmaier, Human Resources specialist at #703-325-1743.

HARP REU at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, Deadline: February 15, 2012

HARP is a summer research experience for undergraduates sponsored by NSF at University of Hawaii, Mānoa. The program offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work on exciting and relevant projects with world-class experts.

Engineering or Science undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a strong interest in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and High Performance Computing (HPC) should apply. All work will be done from the campus at Honolulu, HI. The students will receive a generous stipend, and travel to and from Hawai‘i will be provided.

Applicants can apply at http://reu.eng.hawaii.edu/harp/.

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates at Northwestern University, Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at Northwestern University offers a 9-week, paid summer research experience for undergraduates. The students are paired up with some of the leading research professors in science and engineering fields. Research areas include ceramics, nanocomposites, photonics, nanoparticles, and molecular electronics. While there are many REU programs, the NU-MRSEC stands out in offering students an interdisciplinary research experience. Students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in science or engineering who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible. The program dates this year are June 18 to August 17, 2012.

Applications are due Feb. 15, 2012. Participants are paid a $4500 stipend and a travel allowance and on-campus housing is provided. For more information, please visit our website:

http://www.mrsec.northwestern.edu/content/educational_programs/reu.htm
If you have any questions, please contact our program assistant, Nic Tat at mrc-reu@northwestern.edu, 847-491-3606.

Caltech MURF Fellowships and AMGEN Scholars Program, Deadline, January-February 2012

MURF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
The MURF program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented students (such as African American, Hispanic, and Native American, females who are underrepresented in their discipline, or first-generation college students) in science and engineering Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. programs and to make Caltech's programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Competitive applicants will have completed sophomore-level courses in desired research field, have demonstrated through academic and/or co-curricular activities a passion for research, and can articulate how their research interests align with Caltech's research areas.

Support: MURF students will receive a $6000 award for the ten-week program. An additional $500 housing and travel supplement will be provided.

Application: Online Applications are due January 11, 2012.

For more information, please visit www.murf.caltech.edu

AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Caltech's Amgen Scholars Program is geared towards students in biology, chemistry, and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields include biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and chemistry.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors, must be attending a four-year university, and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Support: Amgen Scholars will receive a $5500 award, round-trip air transportation, a generous housing allowance, and a food allowance.

Application: Online applications are due February 15, 2012.

For more information, please visit www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu

Cornell University Undergraduate Summer Research Program, Deadline: March 1, 2012

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

Undergraduate students, interested in gaining a deeper understanding in an engineering-related field, have the opportunity to conduct and present research over a ten-week duration under the auspices of a Cornell Engineering faculty research mentor. Through this one-on-one partnership, participants will gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. CU LSAMP-R was developed to aid in the retention of traditionally underrepresented minority groups in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

CU LSAMP-R offers participants:
-A research stipend of $3,400
-A round-trip travel stipend up to $300 for students living outside of Ithaca, NY
-A double room in a residential hall
-A campus bus pass or a campus parking pass
-Access to state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, computer/study lounges, etc.

Please visit http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/summer/lsamp.cfm for more information about the program and to apply.

Application deadline: March 1, 2012.

Inquiries, please contact:
Jami P. Joyner
Associate Director
Diversity Programs in Engineering
Presidential Award Recipient for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring
Cornell University, College of Engineering
Phone: 607.255.6403
Email: dpeng@cornell.edu

Human Computer Interaction REU, Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program at Iowa State University hosts a summer Undergraduate Research Experience, sponsored by the National Science Foundation.  This is a ten week internship where students take short courses in HCI and work in interdisciplinary teams on research projects. Housing and meals are provided, as well as a $5000 stipend. More information about this program can be found at http://www.hci.iastate.edu/REU/

The application deadline is February 15, 2012. Please forward this information to those who may be interested.

¡Sí! The New American Scholarship and Internship Program, Deadline: November 15, 2011

Accenture is proud to sponsor іSÍ! The New American Scholarship and Internship Program. The scholarship program provides a combination of scholarship assistance and a possible structured, multi-year internship for Latino college students. The internships are designed to work with major corporations, and at the same time, provide students with a pathway to high-level careers in the private sector.

Am I eligible?
In order to meet the eligibility requirements, you must be a full-time college student completing your second year of study with anticipated graduation dates of May 2013 through May 2014.

At the time of this application, all applicants must:
-Be a Latino student enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university
-Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
-Be seeking degrees in Business, Engineering (all disciplines), Computer Science/Computer Engineering, Information Systems/Decision Sciences, Mathematics/Statistics/Sciences.
-Be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

To apply, please visit this website: http://www.aspira.org/en/isi-new-american-scholarship-and-internship-program-sponsored-accenture

HSF/Marathon Oil Corporation College Scholarship Program, Deadline: November 1, 2011

The HSF/Marathon Oil Corporation College Scholarship Program is a scholarship of up to $15,000 per year. Selected students may receive up to $15,000 for two academic years for a possible total award of $30,000.

In addition, scholars will be offered the opportunity to participate in a possible paid 8-10 week summer internship at various Marathon Oil Corporation locations. Scholars will also be paired with a Marathon Oil Corporation employee who will serve as a professional mentor.
APPLY NOW!

Eligibility Requirements:
• Be of Hispanic American, African American, Asian Pacific Islander American, or American Indian/Alaskan Native heritage.

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application. All legal permanent residents must submit a copy of their valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.

• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.

• Be a current Sophomore majoring in Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology/Geosciences, Information Technology (IT/MIS), Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Supply Chain Management (Management).

• Or be a current Senior planning to enroll in a Master's degree program in Geology, Geophysics or Petroleum Engineering.

• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

ASEE Program Scholarships

SMART SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. The Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation (SMART) program is now accepting online applications until December 1, 2011. SMART is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be employed upon degree completion at a Department of Defense research facility. Please visit http://smart.asee.org/ for more information.

NASA AERONAUTICS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program, offered by the agency's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, is still accepting online applications through January 17, 2012. The scholarship provides an opportunity for highly motivated students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Aeronautical Engineering and related disciplines to receive a stipend ranging from $15,000 (Undergraduate) to $35,000 (Graduates) a year with an optional paid summer internship at a NASA Research Facility. Students are covered for up to two years of support with an optional third year for graduate students. Students must be U.S. citizens at least 18 years of age.  For complete information visit: http://nasa.asee.org/

Walmart Info Session, October 20th, 2011

There's more to Walmart than meets the eye.  Come meet our technology side: Walmart ISD.

Date: Thursday, October 20th
Time: 12-1:30pm
Location: 209 Illini Union
Who: Art Alderson, VP Corporate Systems and Sarah Head, Campus Recruiter
What: Info Session and Q&A on Walmart IT
What Else: Free Food!

For more information, log into UIUC Engineering: http://eng-illinois-csm.symplicity.com/manager/

VMWare Tech Talk, October 6, 2011

Thursday, October 6th

5:30 – 7:00 pm

Location: Room 210 (General Lounge), Illini Union

Join us for a Tech Talk with engineer and UIUC alum, Wit Riewrangboonya. Learn about cool technologies at VMware and our current FT and intern opportunites. 2 other UIUC alums, in addition to a University Recruiting rep, will be on hand to discuss their current roles and life at VMware.

Drop off your resume for a chance to win a Nintendo DS or ibeats headphones!!

We’re visiting your campus!

Stop by for a Tech Talk, Raffle and Dinner on Us!!

OTCR Consulting Consultant Position, Deadline: October 13, 2011

Are you interested in learning about business? Do you want to solve problems for real businesses?


OTCR Consulting is an entirely student-run consulting firm at the University of Illinois. Our clients include small businesses, technology startups, Fortune 50 companies and non-profit organizations. We work on a variety of projects ranging from marketing and strategy to technology integration. As a consultant in OTCR, you will be able to learn new skills by engaging with real clients on their most challenging business and technology problems.

Unique to OTCR is the opportunity to become a project manager or partner in the organization and gain true leadership experience in a business environment as an undergraduate.

Our consultants frequently cite OTCR as a key factor in differentiating themselves from other students. Many of our alumni work at top consulting firms like Accenture, Bain & Company, Deloitte, and McKinsey & Company. Still others go on to do great work with companies like Boeing,General Electric, Microsoft, NASA, Ford or graduate school for law or medicine.

The application deadline is Thursday, October 13th at 11:59 PM! You can apply on our website, www.otcr.illinois.edu. If you have any questions please contact Christie Schroeder at schroed6@illinois.edu.

We look forward to seeing you at our info session and reading your application!

Sincerely,

The OTCR Partner Team

Register now for the Counseling Center’s POWER READING COURSE!

Read what one student had to say about the Power Reading Course:
“I just wanted to say thank you for the speed reading course I took last semester. It's helped so much. I have become more quick in my reading, and, even more importantly, much more effective in retention of what I read and drawing out the important points of what I read. It's a very effective class, and you did a great job teaching it.”

The POWER READING COURSE is designed to help students improve their reading speed, concentration, comprehension and productivity. This is a non-graded, non-credit, twelve session course that meets for 50 minutes on a M-W or T-TH sequence. Books and materials will be provided. A materials fee of $15.00 will be assessed each student.

Second Session:
M&W Sections: October 24 – December 7 at 12 , 1 and 2 pm in 303 English Building
T&TH Sections: October 25 - December 6 at 10 and 11 am and 12 pm in 307 English Building.

More information is available online at http://www.uiuc.edu/goto/powerreading

To register online www.illinois.edu/goto/pow

Recruitment of Engineering ACHievers (REACH) deadline extended

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering announces a DATE CHANGE for its Fall 2011 Recruitment of Engineering ACHievers (REACH) event for prospective Ph.D. students. The event will take place on November 2-5, 2011, instead of the original date in October. The new dates allow us to combine with the Graduate and Professional Programs Preview Day for prospective M.S. and Ph.D. students on November 4, 2011.

We are also extending the deadline to apply to REACH until Thursday, October 6, 2011 so that more interested students can apply.

REACH brings to the USC campus talented students from all over the U.S. who plan on, or are seriously considering, pursuing a Ph.D. in an engineering field. This event is particularly geared toward students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in the field of engineering: African-American, Latino and Native American. Travel expenses, hotels and meals are all paid for by the USC Viterbi School.

If you are seriously considering pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering and are entering your junior or senior year or are a recent graduate in an engineering, mathematics or physical science major, we invite you to apply to REACH. As a selected participant, you will attend presentations by faculty about doctoral research opportunities; will tour the campus and the engineering facilities, including labs; will meet with current students to discuss graduate student life; will discuss applying for admission and financial aid with experienced engineering staff; and will interact with prospective and current engineering students as well as faculty and staff. Visiting the Viterbi School is the best way to experience what USC has to offer.

The following web site contains additional information and the application to participate in this year’s REACH event: http://viterbi.usc.edu/admission/phd/reach/. Note: the application deadline has been extended to Thursday, October 6, 2011.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Margery Berti, Associate Dean of Doctoral Programs at berti@usc.edu.

Idea to Product Competition, Deadline: October 10, 2011

Idea to Product (I2P) is a unique academic competition looking at ideas at their earliest stage.  I2P is not a business plan competition.  I2P only requires a one-page submission, done according to a format, outlining an idea for a product or service and its market.  This approach makes it possible for people across campus to develop and present ideas, obtain feedback, and start the process of invention or product development and commercialization. 

The Technology Entrepreneur Center is hosting the University of Illinois I2P campus competition in 301 CSL.  Competing students should submit an online entry.  Up to 10 student ideas will be selected for the Illinois campus round of IP2 on October 20, 2011.

Online entries for the Illinois campus round of IP2 are due by October 10, 2011.

For more information, please visit the IP2 website.

Xerox Information Session, September 29th 2011

Please join us and learn more about Xerox and our job opportunities in engineering.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 29th
Time: 5:00-6:30 PM
Location: Digital Computer Lab
Room #2240
Speaker: Nathan Hult, Mechanical Engineering Design Manager for Solid Ink Technology

On behalf of Xerox College Relations, please post and distribute the attached invitation to our Information Session. An RSVP is not required. Food and beverages will be served. We hope to see you there!

To learn more about our current opportunities, please visit our careers site at http://www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/

LeaderShape

Come learn about LeaderShape!

Info Night – Wednesday October 5th @ 7:30 p.m. in 404 Illini Union

2nd Info Session -- Friday October 7th @ 2:00 p.m. in the Illinois Leadership Center (2nd floor of the Union from the Quad side)

What: Illinois LeaderShape® Institute

When: January 8-13, 2012

Where: Allerton Park in Monticello, IL

Who: YOU!

Why: The Illinois LeaderShape® Institute is a six-day, five-night program where you experience a leadership process that teaches visioning, the importance of developing relationships, and leading with integrity.

How: Contact your College Contact’s office

Contact the Illinois Leadership Center for more information:
Paul Stanton – stanton5@illinois.edu
290 Illini Union
217-333-0604
http://www.illinoisleadership.illinois.edu/

Applications are due October 28, 2011 to your College Contact!

Check out how LeaderShape can impact your leadership experience!
The 25th Anniversary of LeaderShape
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvsA4gqn_gk

An Illinois student shares her experience about LeaderShape:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ILLeadershipCenter#p/u/18/vhix2PaczsM

Chevron NACME Internship, Deadline: October 7, 2011

Chevron NACME interns join a team of world-class scientists and engineers with the technology to take on big challenges, the integrity to do it responsibly, and the drive to keep the world moving forward.

To learn more about the people, culture, and internship positions at Chevron, please visit their website.

If you're interested in applying for a Chevron NACME internship, please send your resume with a letter of interest to:
Chevron University Affairs
interinformation@chevron.com

The deadline to apply is Friday, October 7, 2011.

Honeywell Recruiting Event, September 28-29, 2011

Honeywell will be on campus for a number of recruiting events.  They are looking primarily for students seeking full-time positions upon graduation and summer internships.  The events below will give you the opportunity to meet Honeywell's team and learn more about the organization.

Below are all the events scheduled on campus for Honeywell:
-Career Showcase - Technical Day September 28
-Information Session September 28
-Campus Interviews September 29

Honeywell typically posts many available positions through the career center not associated with interviews to which students can apply directly through their website.
The Honeywell campus ambassador is Michael Newman at Michael.Newman@honeywell.com and Conor Oswald at Conor.Oswald@honeywell.com. 

Illinois Latina/Latino Alumni Association Book Scholarship, Deadline: October 14, 2011

Illinois Latina/Latino Alumni Association (LLAA) has two book scholarships available this 2011-12 academic year. Each award amount totals up to $500 with $250 in the fall and $250 in the spring (contingent upon continued good academic standing). Two students will be selected for these scholarships. Only undergraduate students at the Urbana-Champaign campus are eligible. See application for full requirements. Only completed applications will be considered. Original receipts will be needed for reimbursement.

For an application, please go to the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BMPVSCCbNkFj5Y_6XixA97-MAzu8_xHgpEXka2OcIJ0/edit?hl=en_US
Then, click File -> "Download as," then click on "Word" or your preferred document format.

Deadline for submission: Friday, October 14, 2011 11:59pm EST.

Email for submission: ScholarshipLLAA@gmail.com

Please email the Scholarship Chair of Illinois LLAA, Heather A. Hathaway Miranda, for more information at: ScholarshipLLAA@gmail.com

Berkeley Edge Conference, Application deadline: September 26, 2011

The Berkeley Edge Conference is designed to encourage underrepresented minority students who are competitively eligible for Berkeley’s Ph.D. programs in science, math and engineering to apply to UC Berkeley. The 12th Annual Conference is sponsored by the Mitchell Kapor Foundation, the National Science Foundation's Innovation through Institutional Integration program, and Sandia National Laboratories

To qualify, you must be nominated by a faculty member.  If you're interested in applying, please email Dean Ivan Favila at ifavila@illinois.edu and let him know.  If you're chosen, UC Berkeley will provide all travel, lodging, and meals.

The application deadline is September 26, 2011 for faculty, research scientists, and other mentors to recommend students for the Berkeley Edge Conference 2011. This is also the deadline for recommended students to complete their applications online.  Students will be informed of their application status in early-October.

For general information about the conference please visit http://ls.berkeley.edu/bep/conference.
Students can access the online application directly at: http://ls.berkeley.edu/bep/student-application.  The application deadline is September 26, 2011.

International Business Immersion Program, Deadline: November 1, 2011

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IMMERSION PROGRAM, ACE/BADM 436 APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!

http://www.ibip.illinois.edu/

DEADLINE TO APPLY NOVEMBER 1, 2011.

Don’t miss this opportunity to study international agribusiness supply chains by experiencing them first-hand in Europe!

The program has three components: a course in the Spring Semester of 2012 (Tuesdays 3:30-5:20pm) , a two-week study tour to Europe from May 12-26, and a final presentation in the fall of 2012.

IBIP Info Sessions:
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Monsanto Room of the ACES Library
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
in rooms 3015/3017 BIF
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The 2012 IBIP program will be headed to Europe from May 12-26, 2011. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors graduating in December 2012 are encouraged to apply. May 2012 graduating Seniors will not be considered.

The program is housed in the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, but is cross-listed in the College of Business Administration and works closely with many of the Title VI Cultural Centers as well as CIBER, Center for International Business Education and Research.

The program requires a $1,500 course fee, to be paid in three installments. Students are also responsible for airfare. Students are encouraged to apply for internal IBIP scholarship support after having been admitted to the program. In addition, students should apply for the study abroad funds that the colleges offer.

During the spring semester, the course will focus on international business in the European Union. Students will become experts in one particular industry from a comparative perspective, working in teams. During the study tour, we will visit multinational companies, regulators, farmers, and local companies.

The program is sponsored in part by: ADM, Bunge, Monsanto, and the Caterpillar Foundation, OSI Group, BASF, and the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)This program would not be possible without their continued generous support and enthusiasm in helping to develop global leaders

For more information contact Prof. Andrea Martens, amartens@illinois.edu or Lynnea Johnson at lsjohnso@illinois.edu and check out former student experiences at http://www.ibip.illinois.edu./

Job Opportunities at Applied Research Associates, Inc.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has two job openings within the security engineering group located in Vicksburg, MS.  Qualified applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, aerospace, or mechanical engineering and must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. security clearance.  Would you please forward these job announcements to the WIE and MEP students at Illinois?  Anyone who is interested in these positions may apply at www.careers.ara.com. 

Junior Engineer:

Performs a variety of specific engineering tasks of an analysis, design, or field test nature. Participates on project teams as required and receives close guidance and instruction from more experienced engineers and/or supervisor when working in more complex areas. Engineering activities involve the use of dynamic structural analysis, knowledge of explosive weapons effects, computer modeling/simulation and application of security and other design criteria to mitigate damage from explosive terrorist attacks and progressive collapse of occupied facilities in addition to standard code requirements.  Analysis ranges from simple hand calculations to high fidelity modeling of complex structures and systems.  Candidates must be independent, self-motivated and have excellent technical, communication, and presentations skills.  ARA is an EEO/AA Employer.

Staff Engineer:

Performs a variety of specific engineering tasks of an analysis, design, or field test nature. Participates on project teams as required and receives close guidance and instruction from more experienced engineers and/or supervisor when working in more complex areas. Engineering activities involve the use of dynamic structural analysis, knowledge of explosive weapons effects, computer modeling/simulation and application of security and other design criteria to mitigate damage from explosive terrorist attacks and progressive collapse of occupied facilities in addition to standard code requirements.  Analysis ranges from simple hand calculations to high fidelity modeling of complex structures and systems.  Candidates must be independent, self-motivated and have excellent technical, communication, and presentations skills.  ARA is an EEO/AA Employer.

Entrepreneurship Workshop in Silicon Valley, Deadline: October 7, 2011

The Technology Entrepreneur Center and the College of Engineering would like to send up to 25 students to Silicon Valley during the winter break for a one-week technology entrepreneurship workshop and visits with startups and leading technology companies.  The trip is slated for January 8-13, 2012.

The workshop and lecture sessions will focus on innovation, technology entrepreneurship and leadership, and will feature corporate leaders, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs.  Students will also have several opportunities to network with prominent entrepreneurial Illinois alumni.

The program aspires to expose students to many facets of technology entrepreneurship, with firms in various stages of a startup lifecycle, and to continue to build an entrepreneurial community at Illinois.  We invite Illinois undergraduate and graduate students to submite applications to attend this workshop.  For full consideration, application materials must be received by 5:00pm on October 7, 2011.

The cost to students to attend the workshop is to be determined.

Applicants will be notified of their status by 5:00pm on November 1, 2011.

Interested?  Apply here by 5:00pm on October 7th: http://tec.illinois.edu/silicon-valley-workshop

Building Future Faculty Program, Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2011

North Carolina State University will offer the 2012 Building Future Faculty Program on March 21 - March 24, 2012. This is an all-expenses paid workshop for diverse graduate students and post-docs who are preparing for a faculty career. The workshop provides information about what to expect as a faculty member, the kinds of resources available to faculty for teaching, and the type of research productivity that is expected of faculty. During the workshop, participants spend time with faculty and department heads in their discipline discussing how to best prepare for this type of work, what the life of a faculty member is like, and receiving personal tips and feedback. The program aims to increase faculty diversity and inclusion.
Past participants had the following things to say about the 2011 program:

● The BFF program provided me with a set of new ideas that I will use as a framework for preparing and positioning myself to be a competitive faculty candidate.

● This experience has certainly prepared me for the job market as a future faculty member. The knowledge I have gained and the contacts that I have acquired have been invaluable. I would recommend this program to anyone pursuing a career in academia.

● I believe this program is not only benefitting the participants, but the higher education community as a whole. There are experiences I have had in this program that will remain with me throughout my career.

More information about the 2012 Building Future Faculty Program is available at http://www.ncsu.edu/diversity/faculty_staff/BuildingFutureFacultyHome.php, along with the application form.

Applications are due by October 15, 2011.

NASA Undergraduate Program Scholarships

If you have at least two years of full-time study left to complete as of Fall 2012, you may qualify for $15,000 per school year through the NASA Undergraduate Program.

The following criteria must apply:

* You do not have to be accepted into a program at the time your application is submitted; however, should you be selected, the award is contingent upon your admission to a suitable aeronautical engineering academic program or related field of study at an accredited U.S. college or university.

* You must be studying an eligible field related to aeronautics: List of Supported Fields

* You must have at least two (2) years of full time study left to complete at an accredited U.S. college or university as of Fall 2012. Desired applicants to the program will typically be students in their sophomore (second) year of study at the time of submitting an application. Current undergraduate juniors are not eligible for undergraduate funding unless they expect to complete their undergraduate degree in Spring 2014 or later, or are in a joint baccalaureate-Master's degree program with an expected completion date of Spring 2014 or later.

* Students who have less than two (2) years left of full time study will not be eligible for the program.

* The program is open only to applicants who are citizens or nationals of the United States. The term "nationals" refers to native residents of a possession of the United States such as American Samoa. It does not refer to a citizen of another country who has applied for U.S. citizenship. Persons who hold permanent resident status are not eligible. Proof of citizenship will be required upon formal offer.

To apply: http://nasa.asee.org/undergraduate_program/

Engineering Grad School Preview at Wisconsin, Deadline: September 23, 2011

The College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin Madison is again hosting a three-day graduate recruitment event scheduled for October 26 - October 30, 2011. The conference gives selected students an opportunity to hear faculty research presentations, tour laboratories, meet with current graduate students and individually with faculty in the students area of interest, and tour the city of Madison as well as the UW campus. All expenses including travel, housing, and food are paid in full by the College of Engineering (with the exception of food for Saturday and Sunday). We are particularly interested in identifying underrepresented candidates including women and students of color. All applicants should be in their Junior or Senior year; students who have already completed a baccalaureate or Masters degree are also eligible.

Application deadline is September 23, 2011.

Students are encouraged to apply on-line at: http://www.engr.wisc.edu/services/dao/opps/.

For more information on opportunities available at the University of Wisconsin, please visit the College of Engineering website at: http://www.engr.wisc.edu/

SunCoke Energy Co-op and Internship Opportunities

SunCoke Energy is recruiting for Co-ops and Internships. Some of the positions available are:

-Heat Transfer Engineer (rotation)
-Piping Engineer (rotation)
-Project Engineer (rotation)
-Modeling Engineer Program

Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline
-Solid GPA (prefer 3.0 or higher)
-Strong mathematical and computer science skills
-Experience in ANSYS (fluid and structural) and Flow Master is preferred
-Should have course experience in calculus and Engineering Math
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization
-Willingness to accept a high degree of accountability
-Eligibility to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship. Not open to F-1 students on Optical Practical Training (OPT).
-Possibility of 5-10% travel

SunCoke will be holding an information session on campus on Tuesday, September 27th at 6:30pm, followed by 30-minute interviews on Wednesday, September 28th.

To apply for a co-op or internship opportunity, send your resume to:
SunCoke Energy
Attn: Julia Haynes
1011 Warrenville Rd, Suite 600
Lisle, IL 60532
or via email: jlhaynes@suncoke.com

Service to Society meeting for freshmen

Dear iefx Colleagues (ENG 100 students and ELAs),

Please join us for a gathering of those interested in “Service to Society” next Thursday, September 15, 6:00-7:15 PM in 151 Everitt Lab.  This topic focuses on applying engineering to sustainability, poverty, societal improvements, and environmental issues such as air/water quality.  The agenda for the workshop will be:

Agenda

1. Purpose – to learn and connect

2. Overviews by

      Engineers Without Borders

      Council for Global Development

      Learning in Community

      Mali Water Project

      Bridge to China

      and others …

3. Connect similar interests (with PIZZA)

4. Explore new opportunities

If you plan to attend, please rsvp, noting any personal interests (e.g., Africa, water, nonprofits, etc.) to iefx@engineering.illinois.edu.

Best Regards,

J. Bruce Elliott-Litchfield

Professor and Assistant Dean

Undergraduate Programs Office

College of Engineering

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment Program, Deadline: September 30, 2011

The Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment program is now accepting applications to the XSEDE Scholars Program. Please share the attached recruitment flier with underrepresented minority students in STEM disciplines.

This year-long program will provide undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to learn more about advanced computational tools and digital resources and network with the XSEDE professional community. Among the benefits of the program are a travel grant to the November supercomputing conference in Seattle -- SC11, and opportunities to participate in online community sessions and network with researchers.

The online application form is at http://bit.ly/xsede_2011, and the deadline to apply for this program is September 30, 2011. If students have questions, they should contact Alice Fisher, Scholars Program manager at Rice University, at afisher@rice.edu. For more information about XSEDE, visit: http://xsede.org/

INROADS Paid Internships, Deadline: March 31, 2012

Begin Your Professional Future Now - INROADS Paid Internships

The Opportunity: Work for such renowned companies as PricewaterhouseCoopers, UTC, Deloitte, Target, Lockheed Martin, E&Y, MetLife, Liberty Mutual, KPMG, Pfizer and more.

The Benefits: The experience of multi-year internships at top pay-$4,000-10,000 per summer, with the potential for a full-time job offer. You’ll have your own assigned corporate mentor and receive premier industry specific training by corporate professionals. You’ll also get personalized coaching from an INROADS Advisor, free tutoring and take part in a special networking event with corporate executives and career-minded peers.

The Requirements: You must have 2 or more summers remaining prior to completion of an undergraduate degree, a minimum 2.8 GPA* and must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

The Career Paths: Successful candidates should wish to pursue a career in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Sales, Financial Services, Allied Healthcare, or Retail Management

*Some INROADS Internships require a higher GPA.

Apply Online August 1 - March 31 at http://www.inroads.org/

Student Registration Open for 2011 Big Ten+ Grad Expo

Registration is open for the Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo September 25-26, 2011.

Students will:

• Get an inside look at graduate school and the application process
• Receive advice about funding opportunities
• Network with representatives from more than 50 of the nation’s top graduate institutions
• Attend a premier graduate school fair

This two day mini-conference is especially designed for students interested in graduate education in:

• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Other science-related disciplines.

The Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo awarded more than $30,000 in travel scholarships last year.  All students, including women and members of underrepresented groups, are encouraged to attend.

Visit www.purdue.edu/gradexpo for more information and to register. The deadline to apply for a travel scholarship is September 7!

Thank you,

Janet Beagle

Associate Director

Recruitment Services

Purdue University Graduate School