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CEET Dean Dave Grewell speaks as moderator of the panel discussion

‘Engineering the Future’: Curiosity, grit and building connections matter most

February 27, 2026 mattbaron #WhyEngineering, Careers, Educators Resources, Internships, NIU@RVC, Uncategorized

Forget the myth of the straight-A math prodigy. To become an engineer, you don’t need the best grades or have industry connections, either. Instead, nurture

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Dheeban Kumar, NIU CEET's first doctoral graduate

CEET’s first doctoral graduate reflects on journey: `Every setback is a lesson’

May 23, 2025 mattbaron Educators Resources, graduation, Internships, ISYE, Uncategorized

Growing up in India, Dheeban Kumar was drawn to the logic of mathematics and the precision of science—an early fascination that would later guide his

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5 Tips to Land the Internship You Want

September 14, 2017 jzelazny Careers, Internships, Students

1. Go to the Job and Internship FairThere’s no better way to land a position with the company you want than to make a good

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‘How I Spent the Summer’ – Working at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

September 7, 2017 jzelazny Internships, mechanical, Students

Last spring, Eric Morgensen wasn’t sure whether he should apply for a summer fellowship with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) offered through Caltech. Morgensen, a

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A star intern shares tips for success

May 31, 2017 nsec Electrical, Internships, Students

Landing an internship can be a daunting but necessary task for college students. NIU electrical engineering student Katie Berendt not only landed a co-op position

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