Attend the New Venture Challenge championships today
Tuesday, April 13, 5:30 p.m.
At CU Boulder鈥檚 New Venture Challenge, the university's top startup teams founded by students, faculty and staff are competing for the chance to win their portion of more than $100,000! Finalists will pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges and a live audience for the opportunity to win.
At least five of the six finalist teams include engineering representatives!听
Apply for the Catalyze CU summer accelerator program
Catalyze CU is a summer accelerator that听provides customized support to help your venture grow.听The program will accept a variety of companies at various stages of formation.听The accelerator runs from mid-May to mid-August, does not take equity and provides a stipend to help you be able to focus on your venture.听Applications open now through April 23.听The application will take some time, so听don't wait until the last minute.
News & Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Work at the Idea Forge
The Idea Forge is a fun place to work and learn new skills. Applications are being accepted now for general Idea Forge student staff members (we call them听Smiths) for fall 2021 semester work. Duties vary on a daily basis but include working on special projects听for each of the staff members. Projects can range from doing CAD to helping听with research data to teaching workshops.听
The Idea Forge staff works hard to promote the professional growth of听student employees听through mentoring, career support, resume/cover letter reviews, etc. The team enjoys working with the student staff, and there are opportunities for advancement听from this general staff position to a more specialized position in one of the shops. Send questions to Becky at听rebecca.komarek@colorado.edu.
麻豆视频y Learning Apprenticeship application now open
The 麻豆视频y Learning Apprenticeship program offers undergraduate engineering students a chance to earn hourly wages while engaging in research with college faculty and graduate students.听
Applications were sent out April 8听to all engineering students in good academic听standing. Check your email for your application link (and please don't share听this link with others!) See the link听for more information about the听DLA program and to view the projects being offered for the 2021-22 academic听year. Applications are due May 2.
Apply to be an Engineering Ambassador听
Engineering Ambassadors provide tours of the Engineering Center and assist with all recruitment efforts for the college.听They also work over the summer and throughout the academic year to support students with the advising process and occasionally provide some peer advising consultations. We are looking for students interested in working this summer and also for students interested in working in the fall.听
Selected students should expect to听work 5-10 hours per week throughout the academic year and approximately 10-20 hours a week throughout the summer.听Some flexibility is available for more or fewer hours depending on the needs of the student. Ambassadors are also strongly encouraged to be present for training sessions this spring. Salaries start at $14/hour.
Position responsibilities and听expectations:听
- Participate in training to prepare for tours and advising assistance.听
- Attend weekly meetings with college staff throughout the year.听
- Provide tours of the engineering center on a weekly basis throughout the year (once we return to in-person interactions).
- Communicate consistently, thoroughly, and effectively with peers and professional staff.
- Shape a supportive and strong community for students in the College of Engineering.听
- Occasionally work one-on-one with students and families to promote the college and explain processes
- Perform other duties as assigned.鈥�
If interested in applying please email your cover letter, resume and availability (summer and/or fall) to ceasadmissions@colorado.edu.
Maymester and summer courses to consider
Scholarship Opportunity
Apply for Kiewit Design-Build Scholarship program by April 29
The Kiewit Design-Build Scholarship program is intended to identify and inspire students to join this critically important infrastructure engineering field. Please review the program announcement and for additional information.
- Eligible students must be enrolled full-time in the College of Engineering and Applied Science in fall 2021 seeking an undergraduate degree
- All majors will be considered, but there will be stronger consideration for civil, architectural, environmental, mechanical and electrical engineers
- Students must be a sophomore, junior or senior in fall 2021
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA
- Open to U.S. citizens
- Women, underrepresented minorities and veterans are highly encouraged to apply
- Current scholars also must apply for renewal.
