Red - expiring soon. Purple - graduate school. Blue - full time work. Green - summer internships. Orange - highly recommended.

  • EBI summer internships
  • Grad school prep panel
  • Design Field Notes: Virj Kan, Founder & CEO, Primitives Biodesign
  • Building a Neurodivergent Future
  • BMES Summer Research Panel (3/13)
  • High School Engineering Program (HSEP) Extended Committee Applications
  • CZB Chicago summer internship
  • Full time job at the VA
  • Summer Berkeley Engineering Design Scholar Program
  • Get signed up for commencement
  • Jacobs Career Conversations in Design
  • HEROIC Scholars Post-Baccalaureate Training Program
  • Jobs in UCSF Chen lab for graduating seniors
  • SESE Career Fair on March 13
  • Upcoming career fairs
  • EOP STEM x R2R x ESS Spring 2025 workshops
  • Microbiology Student Symposium 2025
  • Fung Fellowship applications are open for 2025-26
  • ASEE lending library
  • SLC Writing Program
  • Study abroad summer in engineering and computer science
  • Strategic Learning Program from the SLC
  • Career Center resources
  • CAEE tutoring
  • Engineering Peer Advising
  • Get assistance through the Basic Needs Center
  • Looking for full-time permanent work?

EBI summer internships

The EBI Summer Internship partners with a variety of entrepreneurial organizations, ranging from venture capital firms to climate tech companies, to provide immersive summer experiences for students from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This paid internship, lasting 8 to 10 weeks, equips students with essential skills and hands-on experience to help them achieve their future career aspirations.

Due April 15

Grad school prep panel

Join CDSS and EOP STEM this Thursday, March 13, 5-7 p.m., 290 HMMB, for an insightful panel discussion on everything you need to know about preparing for grad school! Expert presenters will cover:

  • How to Prepare for Grad School Applications
  • The Importance of Research in Your Academic Journey
  • Crafting Powerful Statements that Connect Your Research and Purpose

Whether you’re just starting to explore the possibility of grad school or looking to fine-tune your application, this panel is packed with valuable tips to help you succeed! Don’t miss out – RSVP here

Design Field Notes: Virj Kan, Founder & CEO, Primitives Biodesign

Wednesday, March 19 | 10 a.m. via Zoom
Virj Kan is a designer, engineer, artist, and founder of Primitives Biodesign, a b-corp company that produces advanced materials to drive nature and ecosystem restoration. She has held roles at leading innovation labs, including NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Samsung Design Innovation Center, and MIT Media Lab. She holds a Master of Science from MIT and a Bachelor of Science from Art Center College of Design. Join the open-to-public conversation about design practices on Zoom.

Building a Neurodivergent Future

Please join us for UC Berkeley’s first Neurodiversity Symposium: Building a Neurodivergent Future! 
 
The symposium will be virtual on Friday, April 11 from 10:00am-3:30pm & in-person on Saturday, April 12 from 9:30am-1:30pm at UC Berkeley’s Alumni House. 
 
We plan to have speakers, workshops, and performances covering topics such as the history of the neurodiversity movement, disability identity, and what building a neurodivergent future can look like. Students, staff, faculty, and community members, allies, and friends are all welcome
 
Please do not forget to mark your calendars and use this link to reserve your spot (RSVP)
This event will be hosted by UC Berkeley’s Disabled Students’ Program and Spectrum Connect with the generous support of our student Wellness Fund. 

BMES Summer Research Panel (3/13)

The Biomedical Engineering Society is hosting its Summer Research Opportunities Advice Panel on Thursday, March 13th from 7:30-9:00 pm in Dwinelle 83! Students in bioengineering (and any other related field!) are encouraged to attend and hear from professors, graduate students, and experienced undergraduates, who will share their personal experiences and advice on finding meaningful summer internships and research opportunities.  Contact: calbmes.academic@gmail.com

High School Engineering Program (HSEP) Extended Committee Applications

The Society of Women Engineers’ HSEP Committee is extending our committee application deadline to Saturday, 3/15! Join the committee for the opportunity to gain technical experience working on an engineering project with a team of high school students.
Please apply here: https://forms.gle/HCJKZ6KW3BJ8Wrt29

CZB Chicago summer internship

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago (https://www.czbiohub.org/chi) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities – Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub itself supports some of the brightest, boldest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to make breakthroughs in medicine and develop new technologies, frequently in collaboration with our partner universities. We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication; and respect, inclusiveness, and opportunity for all.

Our Vision

  • We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
  • We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
  • The technologies developed at CZ Biohub Chicago facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond

Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

The Opportunity

CZ Biohub Chicago is seeking talented undergraduate students to join the organization for the 10-week Summer Internship Program (June 16, 2025 – August 22, 2025). The successful candidates will spend the summer immersed in real-world science with our biomedical researchers, data scientists, and engineers. They will gain technical experience contributing to CZ Biohub Chicago’s goals while also developing skills like communication and critical thinking. Additionally, they’ll have the opportunity to network with scientists who offer valuable advice and mentorship.

Possible responsibilities/projects include:

  • Conduct wet lab experiments to support the validation of AI/ML-driven research (AI/ML)
  • Perform bioinformatics analysis of large-scale biological datasets to understand inflammation (AI/ML)
  • Build front-end applications for AI/ML projects and participate in model testing (AI/ML)
  • Develop an incubator-compliant printed circuit board for mechanical actuation (Biomemetronics)
  • Develop biomaterials and bioink and test their mechanical and biological performance for 2D and 3D engineered cardiac tissue culture (Cardiac Biointerface Engineering)
  • Use CRISPR technology to characterize and learn to control tissue-level interactions with the immune system (Functional Immunogenomics)
  • Create innovative metabolome-tuning biomaterials designed for the efficient and precise delivery of mRNA and proteins into various cell types for inflammation modulation (Spatiotemporal Omics)
  • Identify and test different biomarkers for psoriasis (Tissue Models)

What You’ll Do

  • Receive support through a 10-week research experience
  • Receive mentorship to support your personal and professional development
  • Gain and enhance your technical and transferable skills through trainings and seminars
  • Learn how to design, plan, and carry out laboratory and/or computational scientific experiments
  • Present at the end-of-program symposium
  • Build relationships with peers and colleagues

Program eligibility 

  • Must be a current undergraduate student (enrolled full time at a college or university both Spring 2025 AND Fall 2025 terms)
  • Must be able to commit to the 10-week Summer Internship Program (June 16, 2025 – August 22, 2025)
  • Must be able to be onsite at the Biohub for the duration of the program

apply at https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/biohubchicagointernship/jobs/4535672005 

Full time job at the VA

For graduating seniors, especially those focused on bioinstrumentation (devices).

This is a full-time job, and the employee hired would be a career ladder with annual promotion potential. This program dedicates funding so that trainees new to the field have ample opportunities to learn about the industry and what it means to support medical devices in a hospital. We would be looking to hire around mid-year, so after the end of the school year.

This announcement also covers openings located at other VA hospitals around the country. USAJOBS – Job Announcement

Summer Berkeley Engineering Design Scholar Program

The Berkeley Engineering Design Scholar Program is a 10-week summer research program open to all continuing UC Berkeley undergraduates in the College of Engineering or with relevant experience in design innovation. We are offering the Berkeley Engineering Design Scholar Program as an in-person, on-campus experience in summer 2025, starting June 2nd and ending August 8th. For more information, please watch this recording of one of our information sessions that includes a previous alumni of the program.

Apply for the 2025 Berkeley Engineering Design Scholar Program by Friday, March 21st. Scholars will be matched with faculty mentors once they are accepted into the program.

Get signed up for commencement

Are you graduating? check your inbox for an email with registration instructions and complete them by April 4!

Baccalaureate degree ceremony
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
9:00 a.m.
Hearst Greek Theatre

Each registered graduate may purchase up to 2 guest tickets. For more details check the commencement webpage. Questions? Email the engineering commencement team.

The Bioengineering Commencement Reception will take place immediately after the ceremony, at 11:30 am in Stanley Hall.

Jacobs Career Conversations in Design

Spotlighting the career journeys of designers who are making a positive impact on humanity and our planet through their work.

You can register for all of the upcoming talks here: https://linktr.ee/JacobsDesignCal

Marc O’Brien | On Becoming a Climate Designer [Mar 6]
Nuoran Chen | On Overcoming Barriers in Design [Mar 14]
Maanasa S. | On Designing Impactful Services [Mar 17]
Lucy Greco | On Making Technology More Inclusive [Mar 21]

HEROIC Scholars Post-Baccalaureate Training Program

This 24-month program will be run at the Mass General Cancer Center, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society, with the goal of preparing recent college graduates for careers in cancer research and health professions.

The program includes:
-Stipend and Benefits
-Comprehensive Training
-Mentorship & Career Development
-Clinical & Research Experiences
-Travel to an annual ACS event

Funded through the American Cancer Society’s Center for Diversity in Cancer Research (DICR), the HEROIC Scholars Program aims to increase the representation of underrepresented minorities in cancer research and will provide recent college graduates with mentored cancer research training paired with an Individualized Professional Development Plan to facilitate preparation for doctoral-level graduate and professional education.

Participants will receive exceptional training in cancer biology, translational science, and clinical research in preparation to become future leaders in academic medicine.

Applications close on Friday, April 18th, 2025.
Learn more here: https://www.massgeneral.org/cancer-center/clinical-trials-and-research/center-for-cancer-research/heroic-scholars-program

Jobs in UCSF Chen lab for graduating seniors

Dr. Chen is a Berkeley BioE undergrad alumnus!
 
The Chen Lab (www.chenlab-ucsf.org) at the University of California, San Francisco is seeking junior research specialists to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary team in the newly established Weill Institute for Neurosciences on the Mission Bay campus. Our research focus is on developing cutting-edge technologies to study brain-body physiology and to design new therapies for circuit disorders. We are looking for candidates who are interested in and/or have experience in the areas of systems and computational neuroscience, electrophysiology, animal behavior, and physiology.
 
We are looking for highly motivated Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialists interested in engineering biomolecules, cells, and devices within the nervous system. Ideally, candidates should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) in biological/materials/electrical engineering, neuroscience, molecular biology or related disciplines by the time the position begins. We are committed to your success and provide opportunities for close mentorship and guidance in research and career training. For more information, please visit: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05347
 
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 2-3 references through the web portal. UCSF is dedicated to building a diverse and welcoming community, and we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups. 

SESE Career Fair on March 13

March 13, 2025, 1-5PM
Pauley Ball room (East ) at UC Berkeley Student Union

The Society of Engineers, Scientists, and Entrepreneurs (SESE) hosts career fairs and research seminars to empower student engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs by fostering meaningful connections with industry leaders and academic pioneers.

Upcoming career fairs

Links to register for upcoming career fairs on Handshake:

EOP STEM x R2R x ESS Spring 2025 workshops

Join EOP’s Spring 2025 Academic Support Workshop Series offered by EOP STEM, the R2R programs, and Engineering Student Services (ESS) for discussions and workshops that explore ways to navigate academic challenges holistically and effectively!

  • How to Build a Cheat Sheet
    March 5, 4-5 p.m., 250 Sutardja Dai Hall
  • Leveraging Practice Problems
    March 12, 4-5 p.m., 250 Sutardja Dai Hall
  • Collaborative Learning
    March 19, 4-5 p.m., 250 Sutardja Dai Hall

To register for our academic support workshops, please submit the form. All workshops will be offered in-person. No offerings will be hybrid and no events will be recorded.

All UC Berkeley students who are EOP eligible are invited to join these workshops. No prior engagement with EOP is necessary

Microbiology Student Symposium 2025

The Microbiology Student Group is excited to invite everyone to the 24th Annual Microbiology Student Symposium on April 26th, 2025 at Krutch Auditorium on Clark Kerr campus. We are happy to share that our keynote speakers this year will be Dr. Steven Allison from UC Irvine and Dr. Kathryn Fixen from the University of Minnesota. Please join us for a day of research presentations, poster sessions, opportunities to network with local biotech companies, free food, and more!
 
This FREE event is a great opportunity for graduate and undergraduate student researchers, postdocs, techs etc. to share their work and connect with other local microbiologists. Space is limited, so please register through this link by March 28th to reserve your attendance spot and sign up to present a poster and/or give a talk if you are interested. The form allows edits, so feel free to sign up now and submit an abstract later. Selected speakers and poster presenters will be notified by April 11th.

Fung Fellowship applications are open for 2025-26

Curious about applying design and innovation principles to solve real-world problems in health or conservation? Looking for a place to work with individuals from different majors and make an impact? Join the Fung Fellowship!

Fung Fellows utilize an experiential learning process focused on collaboration, design, interdisciplinary tactics, and emerging technology to tackle challenges in health and conservation affecting local communities.

ASEE lending library

Do you need a calculator, iclicker, or something else? 
Reserve it online and pick up at CAEE! http://caee.lend-engine-app.com/

SLC Writing Program

Get some help with your academic writing! M-F, 11am – 5pm

Our tutors offer focused feedback and strategies to guide writers through any stage of their process, from breaking down a prompt, all the way to final revisions. 

We offer multiple formats of service: Drop-in for shorter topics, like strengthening a thesis statement or brainstorming; Appointments for more in-depth conversations about drafts or revisions; and Weekly, for writers looking to hone their academic writing with a consistent writing partner.

Study abroad summer in engineering and computer science

Announcing the UC Davis Study Abroad program lineup for 2025! Create a Global Learning Profile to indicate interest in programs to receive updates about enrollment, deadlines, upcoming info sessions, and more. 

There are 40+ programs to choose from for 2025 across Summer AbroadSummer Abroad Internships, and Virtual Summer Internships.

Strategic Learning Program from the SLC

At the SLC Strategic Learning Program, they will support you in setting meaningful goals and building routines that will help you reach your full potential. 

  • It’s Your Time: Reconnect With Your Most Precious Resource workshop this week! RSVP for our upcoming workshop times.
  • Academic Coaching service offers one-to-one support as you create actionable goals and optimize your learning experience. Sign up to attend an upcoming Academic Coaching Orientation and learn more about how working with an SLP Academic Coach can bolster your learning skills and strategies to kick off the semester strong! RSVP for one of our upcoming Orientation times.
  • Keep up-to-date with SLP services this semester and beyond by signing up for SLP’s Mailing List! Once you sign up, you’ll be the first to know about updates and new service launches.

Career Center resources

Career Counseling Appointments
In-person, virtual, phone, and written feedback appointments are available and are released up to 3 weeks in advance. Students can view appointment availability and book on Handshake.
 
Career Peer Advisor Drop-Ins
Peer advisor drop-ins Monday through Thursday (in-person at Berkeley Career Engagement, 3rd Floor Lobby) and Friday (Virtual, via the Check-In Live Reception).
 
Spring 2025 Workshop Request Form is Live
Please fill out this workshop request form if you are interested in having BCE present to your students.

CAEE tutoring

CAEE spring tutoring: Check the schedule online.

  • Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Find us in 325 Davis Hall!

Engineering Peer Advising

Stop by 308 McLaughlin or our Zoom hours. Find our complete schedule and availability online.

Get assistance through the Basic Needs Center

Struggling right now? Find help for money shortages, housing, food shortage, healthcare, dependent care and more:

https://basicneeds.berkeley.edu/

Looking for full-time permanent work?

Graduating and looking for a full time job?
Be sure to join our private LinkedIn group to see jobs we share.
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1849666

Also check out openings at Bakar Labs and QB3 startups.