NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

We were proud to be a sponsor again this year at the Rockford R2OC -- here's a look at some of the images from this extraordinary day.

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The Engineering and Technology Alumni Society (ETAS) is gathering on Friday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. at More Brewing Company in Huntley.

Come reconnect with old friends, meet fellow Huskies, hear from accomplished alumni and be part of a strong engineering and technology community.

We hope you'll join us for a relaxed evening of conversation, connections and CEET pride.

Questions? Contact Matt Baron at [email protected]

Expanding access to higher education starts with meeting students where they are.

Today, CEET Dean Dave Grewell, engineering student Rudy Ruelas Jr., and marketing director Matt Baron were part of building NIU's partnership on Chicago's West Side.

They joined students in East Garfield Park as part of NIU's summer enrichment camp at Altus Academy all week long. Through Thursday at Altus and on Friday on the NIU campus, Altus students are engaging in hands-on STEM experiences, including robotics activities, engineering design challenges, health sciences demonstrations and entrepreneurship competitions led by NIU faculty, staff and students.

This partnership is part of our Huskie DNA: expanding educational access and creating pathways to college and career success for first-generation and underserved students across our region.

Special thanks to Altus Academy founder (and triple NIU alum) John Heybach and the entire Altus community for welcoming Huskies into the classroom!

Only five weeks until the CEET Cookout!

Join us as we kick off the academic year with great food, lawn games, student organizations and the return of our second annual "Soak a VIP: Splash Down!" activity.

Whether you're new to CEET or returning for another year, it's a great opportunity to connect, have some fun and learn about the many ways to get involved across the college

This is also a great chance to learn about the various student-led engineering organizations.

College offers so many opportunities to develop leadership and other team-building skills--in addition to the NIU-wide organizations, we have about 20 student groups here at CEET that can broaden and enrich our engineering Huskies' experience.

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

One of our summer highlights has been seeing faculty help bring STEAM learning to life for young students from across the region.

Christine Nguyen, the new chair of our Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, is among the NIU faculty and staff lending their expertise to NIU STEAM Camps.

In these sessions, students explore science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

From engineering challenges to interactive learning experiences--in this photo, campers are learning how to optimize distribution center order picking--these camps help students discover new interests while connecting with the people who make NIU such a special place to learn.

We're proud to see our faculty sharing their passion and helping inspire the next generation of innovators.

What happens when a student, a company and a university work together?

A senior design project at NIU CEET turned into a real-world engineering solution for Assurance Technologies, Inc. (ATI).

Mechanical engineering student Joseph Rayner partnered with classmates Scott Crane and Sujit Kirin to design a universal bracket system that addresses an industry need while gaining valuable hands-on experience along the way.

It's a great example of how CEET students apply classroom knowledge to industry challenges and graduate ready to make an impact. Read the full story and see what makes partnerships like this so valuable.

A Student Project Built to Measure and Designed to Innovate A recent engineering graduate turns his senior design project into a real-world solution at his workplace, showcasing how hands-on learning and industry partnerships drive innovation from classroom to career.

The CEET story is built on the achievements of incredible people—and now you can help write the next chapter.

After honoring four outstanding individuals in our inaugural class, the NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology is accepting nominations for the next Hall of Fame class.

The Hall of Fame recognizes alumni, faculty and staff who have made meaningful contributions to their fields, the college and society—and nominations are open to everyone, including self-nominations.

📅 Submit by August 31
👉 Learn more and nominate

Let’s celebrate the people who inspire, innovate and lead.

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As we approach our nation's 250th birthday, one of CEET's graduates, Tony Aguilar, shares an inspiring message against the backdrop of a recently published book that honors his father:

"As the son of Mexican immigrants and a first-generation college graduate, I hope my story serves as a reminder that success is not reserved for a select few,” he says. “With faith, perseverance and a willingness to learn, anything is possible.”

Our Engineering Accelerator helps you get a head start on your engineering journey.

Incoming NIU engineering students: this free, immersive experience from August 19-21 is designed to help you build confidence before your first class.

✔ Strengthen your math skills
✔ Work on real engineering projects
✔ Connect with faculty, mentors & future classmates

Spots are limited—don’t wait. To learn more, click on the application link found on the page:

https://www.niu.edu/ceet/experiences/accelerator/index.shtml

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