NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

09/24/2026

🚀 The largest CEET Job & Internship Fair turnout in at least seven years!

On Tuesday, 64 employers came to the Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center to connect with Huskie engineering students, creating opportunities for internships, careers and professional connections.

Representatives from organizations including Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Collins Aerospace, Woodward, Danfoss, UL Solutions, International Motors, Baxter & Woodman, Clune Construction, Renishaw, Motorola Solutions and many others spent the day meeting with students and discussing future opportunities.

We're especially proud of the many positive comments we heard about our students' qualifications, preparedness and professionalism.

This is what bridging theory with practice looks like: connecting classroom learning with real-world career opportunities.

Interested in recruiting CEET talent at our next Job & Internship Fair on February 16? Contact Gary Smith at [email protected].

09/18/2026

This week, our Huskie Motorsports team has been proudly representing CEET at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, one of the world's premier manufacturing events.

Team members have been educating, encouraging and inspiring students and industry professionals as they showcase the ingenuity and tenacity that have become a hallmark of Huskie Motorsports.

Tune in to hear remarks from team president Abid Alnafoosi, which includes a heartfelt thanks to MITUTOYO AMERICA CORPORATION for this extraordinary opportunity and partnership. We second Abid's sentiments -- we're grateful for your support of our students and their continued success.

09/15/2026

Being an engineering student is tough enough. Taking on a leadership role, too? That's next-level commitment.

Last week, we had the opportunity to meet with many of the student leaders who help drive CEET’s vibrant community of organizations. They are balancing demanding coursework while also leading teams, organizing events, managing projects and helping fellow students succeed.

Their efforts are a big reason why CEET's nearly 20 student organizations thrive. Whether they're designing and building vehicles for Huskie Motorsports, competing with Mars Rover and Supermileage teams, advancing robotics projects, or creating opportunities for professional growth and networking, these student leaders make our college stronger every day.

We applaud their dedication, leadership and willingness to go above and beyond.

Learn more about our student organizations:
https://www.niu.edu/ceet/experiences/student-organizations/index.shtml

09/14/2026

We're proud to see our Huskie Motorsports team representing Northern Illinois University and NIU CEET at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), the largest manufacturing technology trade show in the Western Hemisphere.

This week, the team is showcasing its vehicle--transported to McCormick Place on Sunday--alongside thousands of innovators, manufacturers and industry leaders from around the world. A heartfelt thank-you to team sponsor Mitutoyo for providing this extraordinary opportunity!

is where ideas, technology and talent come together, and our Huskie engineers are right in the middle of the action, learning, networking and sharing their work with the manufacturing community.

09/10/2026

Heads-up, indeed!

Fall semester is always such a colorful time on campus...and even more so with this new artistic development.

09/08/2026

Your next internship, co-op or full-time opportunity could start here.

In just two weeks, more than 60 companies from a wide range of industries will be on campus to meet Huskie engineering students.

Bring your resume, make connections and explore career opportunities that could shape your future.

Seize this opportunity to connect with employers who are actively looking for NIU talent. Learn more: https://www.niu.edu/ceet/resources/careers/fair.shtml

09/06/2026

Building bridges was more than an engineering lesson this summer.

As part of a broader NIU-wide initiative, CEET faculty, staff and students partnered with Altus Academy on Chicago's West Side to introduce young learners to engineering, robotics, entrepreneurship and college life.

Through hands-on activities and a visit to campus, including the Engineering Building, students explored new possibilities for their futures while connecting with mentors dedicated to helping them succeed.

Read how the partnership is inspiring the next generation of innovators:

Building bridges was a recurring theme this summer in our emerging collaboration with a school on Chicago’s West Side. That connectivity came to life both

09/04/2026

🎤 Share your industry insight.

Help wanted: NIU engineering alumni to volunteer as mock recruiters at this Speed Interviews event that's open to all engineering students.

Guide students as they practice their elevator pitches, discuss projects and gain confidence before the CEET Job & Internship Fair. Volunteers will represent a mock company table and provide quick feedback to students as they rotate.

📅 Thursday, Sept. 17 ⏰ 5 p.m. 📍 NIU Engineering Building

Interested in helping? Contact Pratyaksh LNU for details. 🐾

09/02/2026

Are you looking for a meaningful way to stay connected with CEET and help shape our future?

The Engineering and Engineering Technology Alumni Society (ETAS) is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors. We encourage alumni to nominate a fellow Huskie engineer or nominate themselves for consideration.

As a board member, you'll have opportunities to:

• Support student success
• Strengthen alumni engagement
• Share industry insights with CEET leadership
• Help guide ETAS programs and activities

Board members serve three-year terms and participate in monthly planning meetings. Nominations are open through October 1st.

Submit a nomination today and help us continue building a strong future for NIU engineering and engineering technology alumni.

The nomination form: https://tinyurl.com/ETAS2026

08/31/2026

A decade ago, Lichuan Liu was a worried parent searching for answers as her infant son struggled with an illness he was too young to describe.

That experience, featured this past Friday in the Daily Chronicle - Shaw Local, inspired a research journey that could help transform pediatric healthcare.

Now, the NIU engineering professor is developing an AI-assisted stethoscope that can analyze respiratory sounds and help identify conditions such as pneumonia, asthma and croup. Her goal is simple but powerful: give healthcare providers and families better information, faster.

Innovation often starts with a personal challenge. Thanks to Dr. Liu's work, parents facing those same anxious moments may one day have access to tools that help children receive care sooner.