Here are some ways you can gain hands-on experience that will prepare you for your future career before you graduate from Boise State!
Internships, on-campus jobs, and undergraduate research are important aspect of our commitment to experiential learning in the College of Engineering. These opportunities allow students the opportunity to obtain relevant work experience prior to graduation. This experience helps students remain competitive when seeking full-time jobs or pursuing graduate research opportunities.
Internships and Post-Graduate Job Opportunities
Over 80% of COEN undergraduates work in research labs or have internships before graduating. This has led to over 70% of graduates securing post-graduate plans within six months of graduating, including 10% continuing their pursuit of graduate degrees.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs)
Additional Research Opportunities
Additional Research Opportunities through:
- Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship (IFITS)
- Pathways to Science
- Higher Education Research Council (HERC) Fellowship – a paid, 10-week research experience.
studio\Blu
At Boise State’s Harry Morrison Civil Engineering Building (HML) and Micron Business and Economics Building (MBEB), studio/Blu provides access to advanced technologies, equipment, and interdisciplinary collaboration for students, faculty, and industry.
studio\Blu partners with Idaho manufacturers to mentor Boise State students in using their skills to move real-world projects from concept through designing, prototyping, testing, initial manufacturing, funding, and marketing. We will meet with anyone ready to move forward with product development. We do not require a minimum project size, a specific background, or previous experience.
Engineering Innovation Studio
As our technical society becomes more digital, modern engineering students must balance complex theory in lecture courses with an opportunity to realize creativity in a real-world fabrication space. Our students now have over 1,000 hours of access to equipment, software, and trained personnel to help them master their skills. This space is filled with state-of-the-art equipment to allow students to develop machining skills!