Engineering

Experiential Learning

Programming is designed to provide an agile, critical-thinking mindset that will give students the opportunity to work towards technological advancements and cultivate the skillset to lead teams across function groups:

• First-Year Design Immersion: intensive engineering course where first-year students will work together in groups with leading employers to explore engineering design and product development.
• Leadership Development Seminar: opportunity for students to build communication skills that will prepare them for leadership roles in engineering and promote their long-term success and advancement in the field.
• Engineering Design Sprints and Competitions: friendly competitions that will allow students to work together and practice creating engineering solutions for positive social impact.

Meet Employers and Build Your Network

In addition to Chicago’s nearby engineering firms, Careers in Engineering offers career “treks” to connect students with employers throughout the U.S. and around the world. Along with treks, attend our annual Engineering Career Forum and Industry Spotlight Series to learn about the latest trends in engineering.

• Engineering Career Treks: career treks allow College students to meet with potential employers throughout the world. On past engineering treks, students have engaged with leading industry employer such as Adidas, Ambev, Bayer, and ParityQC.
• Engineering Career Forum: taking place virtually on October 15, the inaugural Engineering Career Forum will bring together faculty and students across Chicago-area universities to network with employers and participate in conversations around diversity in the field.
• Engineering and Industry Spotlight Series: workshops, keynote talks, and panels with engineering and R&D employers from across the globe, giving students the opportunity to learn about careers and cutting-edge advances in engineering and scientific R&D.

Get Experience

The Jeff Metcalf Internship Program provides 4,000 paid substantive internships to students each year across a variety of career fields. Careers in Engineering works closely with engineering employers across the US to provide students exclusive internship opportunities at the cutting edge of emerging technologies.

Selective Cohorts

• Engineering Fellows: selective, three-year program to provide tailored career programming for students across all majors interested in pursuing engineering careers. Selected students will have access to specialized career advising, trainings in both technical and soft skills, and engineering-oriented treks. Exclusive Engineering Fellows programming will be offered by experts from academia, key industry partners, and national laboratories and research institutions. We welcome students with interest in a broad range of engineering areas, including chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, quantum engineering, water-energy engineering, and more. All 1st year students are eligible to apply; there is no major requirement. Applications open each spring quarter, and Engineering Fellows will begin participating in selective programming during fall quarter of their second year.
• Prototype for Success: selective, three-year immersion program for students interested in careers at the intersection of engineering, science, and entrepreneurship. The program curriculum includes funded internships and research experiences, technical skill trainings, and workshops on technology commercialization and launching a new venture. All members of the Class of 2025 are eligible to apply for Prototype for Success. Students with an interest in engineering and those from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional details about Prototype for Success can be found here.

Support the Program

Careers in Engineering could not succeed without the support of alumni and experienced professionals. If you are an employer or practitioner in engineering, please consider getting involved in our career treks, participating in our signature events, hosting an intern, and donating to the program. If you are interested in any of these options or have ideas of your own, please contact Matt Hebron at matthebron@uchicago.edu