Corporate Relations

Students in Mechanical Science and Engineering represent some of the brightest young engineering minds in the world. Likewise, our faculty are renowned around the globe for conducting cutting-edge research, winning and directing leading research centers, and preparing students to make their own contributions to society’s great challenges.

Opportunities to Partner with MechSE

For corporations, partnering with MechSE is a proven-effective way to reach and recruit our students for internships, co-ops, and full-time positions, as well as work together on research and capstone design projects. 

Tech Talks
Connect with ambitious and talented MechSE students and continue building your relationship with the department. 

ME 470 (Senior Capstone Design)
Working under a MechSE faculty advisor, a team of seniors will provide you with a fresh perspective and recommendations for a real-world challenge. 

ME 290 (Sophomore Seminar)
Join us on campus or via Zoom to speak to our sophomore students, expanding their understanding of careers, your industry, and life after college. 

Engineering Career Services
Participate in the Career Fair, Handshake, Interview Rooms, and many other options to help our top students discover your company.

Sponsor faculty research
MechSE has dozens of world-class researchers who are transforming society. See how your interests align with theirs.

Research Centers
MechSE's innovative research centers are based on collaborative teams seeking to impact society. 

Philanthropy
Help MechSE to help society through gifts in kind, sponsorship of space in Lu MEB, scholarships, fellowships, and more.

Advancement, Alumni, and Corporate Contacts

Kendra Wolf

Kendra Wolf
Associate Director of Advancement
160 Sidney Lu MEB
1206 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 300-7297
kjwolf@illinois.edu

Steve Zahos

Steve Zahos
Coordinator of Corporate and Alumni Relations
1056 Lu MEB
1206 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 300-6798
szahos@illinois.edu