Direct engagements with industry is vital to the impact and relevance of our faculty’s research and to the college’s vitality and visibility as a preeminent research institution. Through technology transfer, innovation, economic growth, and the development of a top quality well-trained workforce, the college contributes to the mission of the University of Illinois while benefitting the citizens of Illinois and the global community.

Because rich, enduring industry partnerships are built trust and familiarity, we strongly encourage corporate researchers, scientists, recruiters, and executives to visit campus, partner with our university researchers, and interact with our students. At the College of Engineering, you can:

• Get to know our world-class faculty and their students
• Gain access to revolutionary technologies and unparalleled problem-solving expertise.
• Become involved in the definition of the research priorities at the college, laboratory and/or research center levels.
• Hire students and transplant cutting-edge knowledge and research leadership skills into your company.