Grainger College of Engineering City Scholars

09/08/2023

Shark Tank-Style Engineering Competition, but for College Credit

09/01/2023

Learn more about us ➡️ https://cityscholars.grainger.illinois.edu/
Apply today! https://my.engr.illinois.edu/cityscholars/apply.asp

06/29/2023

We are excited to announce new corporate partnership opportunities! For five years, our program has connected more than 50 Chicago tech companies with top talent.

City Scholars bring real impact - fresh talent that’s ready from day one, fueling new perspectives. Our corporate partners are often able to hire their interns long term, keeping Illinois talent in Chicago.

But don’t just take it from us. The testimonials on our website detail the benefits of using an established pipeline for success.

Let us streamline your recruiting process. The Spring 2024 applications for corporate partnerships close on September 20. Our new website outlines how we can help you hire some of the world’s most talented engineers and computer science interns from The Grainger College of Engineering.
https://go.grainger.illinois.edu/CityScholarsCorporatePartners

Share your experience as a corporate partner or City Scholar in the comments below! ⬇️

Identify, hire and retain your future workforce to compete with coastal markets and stimulate Chicago tech.

04/14/2023

Yesterday, we hosted technology team members, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alum, Steven Inman along with Tom Dambra to learn about the cutting-edge technology they use in the sports industry.
The Grainger College of Engineering scholar, Kaitlin Wong, has had a great semester working with these longtime City Scholars partners.


Learn more about Engineering City Scholars: https://cityscholars.engineering.illinois.edu/

04/06/2023

Today, the City Scholars visited CCC Intelligent Solutions international headquarters in Chicago and learned about their award-winning 🏆 SaaS platform powering the multi-trillion-dollar P&C insurance economy. Thank you to the whole team - Reza Rooholamini (The Grainger College of Engineering alumnus), Engineering City Scholars alum- Vaidehi Ambardekar , Paul Machamer, Gelareh Kalantari, along with several other talented engineers. Special thanks to The Grainger College of Engineering, Dean Rashid Bashir for joining us. 🔶 🔷

CCC Intelligent Solutions is a longtime partner of Engineering City Scholars and has 2 interns this semester. We are thankful for your continued support.


Learn more about Engineering City Scholars:

03/03/2023

Thank you to Stelu Aoanei, Amey Aroskar, and Di Ma from HERE Technologies for introducing our students to the world's #1 location platform 🗺 and the technology behind it.

HERE has 5 Engineering City Scholars interning this semester. We are proud to have you as a program partner. 🔸🔹

Learn more about the City Scholars ▶ https://lnkd.in/gWtiURWQ

The Grainger College of Engineering

03/01/2023

🏆 Congratulations to these Startup Engineering City Scholars!!!

11/04/2022

DRW's Chicago office hosted the Engineering City Scholars class yesterday. We heard from Gareth Reeves (Sr Software Developer) who shared insights on DRW's continuous innovation which enables them to be a transformative force in global markets. Special thanks to University Talent Acquisition Specialist, Mara Vavaroutsos for providing an office tour, a delicious lunch, and DRW swag.

DRW is a longtime partner of Engineering City Scholars. We are thankful for your continued support.

Thank you, DRW for your partnership!! 🔸🔹 ...

11/04/2022

Launch 🚀 your entrepreneurship dreams in Chicago working with a top-ranked accelerator program. Join the Startup City Scholars (The Grainger College of Engineering) and participate in the CNVC (University of Chicago) Challenge!
Application deadline is November 7, 2022.

https://cityscholars.engineering.illinois.edu/startup-city-scholars-application-process/
Technology Entrepreneur Center 🔸🔹

10/10/2022

Pitch your startup. RSVP & learn more: go.illinois.edu/sf-ds-oct19

03/31/2022

Thanks to our friends at for hosting us today, sharing about the tech challenges you're working to solve, and showing off a great view of ! We are proud to have you as a longtime program partner.