What attracted you to Illinois? I knew Illinois had an awesome computer science department, but since I was not sure about my major, I wanted to attend a school that was strong throughout the sciences. All of the departments in the Colleges of Engineering are world renowned, so I knew Illinois would be a great […]
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Meet Johnny in Electrical Engineering
Why do you belong at Illinois? I enjoy a challenge and I enjoy learning new things. Illinois is a very diverse school and offers so many chances to learn, not only from faculty but from other students. I belong because Illinois is a school that gives its students a chance to prove they are among […]
Meet Najia in Agricultural & Biological Engineering
What’s campus life like in Engineering? Illinois has one of the top engineering programs in the world. You will pull all-nighters, put in endless amounts of time and hard work, and you will be challenged. But with all of that, you will still have time to have a life outside of engineering coursework, take part […]
Meet Evan in General Engineering
What do you enjoy most about your major and the College? I love General Engineering in Industrial & Enterprise Systems Engineering because it forces students to look at the discipline of engineering first before applying it to a subject matter. It almost gives you an inner peace when you see the similarities between mechanical, electrical, […]
Meet Elena in Civil & Environmental Engineering
What impresses you most about the College? I am most impressed by the extensive amount of undergraduate research opportunities present through Engineering. Professors are very open to taking on underclassmen into their research groups. Civil & Environmental Engineering, Senior Activities – Engineering Council, National Association Engineering Student Council, Dean Student Advisory, Engineering Tour Guide, Engineers […]
Explorations: The Freshman Experience
When Stefan Davitkov took ENG 198- Engineering for Global Development- he expected to leave the class with a knowledge for making prototypes and teamwork. But the class also helped him get an idea of what aspect of engineering he wants to focus on. “There are two sides to it. There is math and science and then […]
First Steps to Success in Engineering
ENG 101 The first year experience is full options for a freshman. Engineering at Illinois offers studies ranging from working with rockets to mending heart cells. Students newly admitted to the engineering program have the option to take ENG 101, a course that covers the wide range of studies within the college. The class helps students thinking […]
Get a Recap of our “Journey to Space” Event
Our “Journey to Space” event made headlines this week, from local C-U outlets like WCIA to as far as TIME magazine. Aerospace students talked with two Illini astronauts this week, Steve Nagel and Mike Hopkins. Steve Nagel was here in person and Mike Hopkins talked to students live from the International Space Station. It’s really […]
Social Fuse: Technology Entrepreneur Center brings interdisciplinary students together
Students Helping Students In a large University like ours, it’s easy to find access to some of the best resources. Home to top-rankings in engineering, business, agriculture, and the social sciences, the possibilities for finding skills outside of your major are infinite. Last Thursday, the Micro and Nanotechnology Atrium held a forum for connections. Start-ups, […]
A “Thermal” Summer: Research in Emitters Develops Student’s Interest in Academia
Travis Hamilton, a senior in electrical engineering, stayed on campus over the summer working with a research team. It wasn’t just busy work for him. “I learned a lot, and was given independent study. I worked on series of programs that simulate thermal emission,” he said Professor Daniel Wasserman, Travis’ research leader and assistant professor, […]