Engineering and Innovation
Innovation, right where you live. Some of the most powerful learning occurs when you are exposed to experiences that aren’t always in the curriculum. In the Engineering and Innovation Living Learning Community (EIC), you will connect with other students who are interested in engineering disciplines like mechanical engineering, computer science, and construction management. We work hard – and play hard. Your access to resident faculty, advising sessions, and frequent community events will prepare you for the careers of the future. Let us help you engineer your future.
Located in Morrison Hall
Why You Should Apply
The EIC prepares students for a career by exposing students to topics that are not always included in the formal curriculum. Topics such as communication and career search skills, speakers from many different engineering and technical fields, and teamwork. The EIC fosters an amazing academic environment for all students, while also enabling students to connect for common interests such as outdoor sports, games, social events, and campus clubs.
Events and Curriculum
Community Events
Residents are able to participate in many experiences during their time living on campus both academic and social in nature such as Evening with a Faculty, rafting or other day trips, off-campus dinners, industry visits, and many more fun adventures.
Curriculum
EIC Classes provide students an opportunity to meet on a regular basis to support an active living and learning community. Together, participants will explore aspects of success in engineering through a series of academic and team-building activities. Invited speakers from a large range of industries will visit the class to present “day in the life” discussions and answer questions on their background, how they got where they are, what path(s) are available to get there, and so on.
Faculty
-
Katie Poirier, M.Ed
Faculty-in-Residence, Student Engagement and Mentorship Coordinator
Katie Poirier grew up in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys spending time outdoors, baking, crafting, taking road trips to explore new places, making homemade coffee syrups, and spending time with her cat, Ozzy.
After graduating from Sherman County High School in rural Oregon, Katie attended Eastern Oregon University before transferring to Oregon State University. A proud first-generation college student, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Religious Studies. She spent three years in the workforce before pursuing a Master of Education in Higher Education at the University of Illinois Chicago. While completing her graduate degree, she served as a Graduate Assistant for New Student and Family Programs and as an intern in the Dean of Students Office.
Following graduation, Katie worked at the University of Illinois Chicago in several student-facing roles, including positions with the Commuter Student Resource Center and the College of Business. After several years in the Midwest, she returned to the Pacific Northwest to join Boise State University’s College of Engineering as the Student Engagement and Mentorship Coordinator.
In Katie’s ENGR 150 course, students explore the many academic and career resources, programs, and opportunities available through the College of Engineering’s Micron Student Success Center and Boise State University. Guest speakers share their experiences and expertise, helping students build connections, develop professional skills, and discover strategies for academic and personal success throughout their engineering student journey.
Katie is passionate about student success and building community. She is excited to serve as a Faculty-in-Residence for the College of Engineering Living Learning Community.
Contact Katie: katiepoirier@boisestate.edu
Katie Poirier grew up in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys spending time outdoors, baking, crafting, taking road trips to explore new places, making homemade coffee syrups, and spending time with her cat, Ozzy.
After graduating from Sherman County High School in rural Oregon, Katie attended Eastern Oregon University before transferring to Oregon State University. A proud first-generation college student, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Religious Studies. She spent three years in the workforce before pursuing a Master of Education in Higher Education at the University of Illinois Chicago. While completing her graduate degree, she served as a Graduate Assistant for New Student and Family Programs and as an intern in the Dean of Students Office.
Following graduation, Katie worked at the University of Illinois Chicago in several student-facing roles, including positions with the Commuter Student Resource Center and the College of Business. After several years in the Midwest, she returned to the Pacific Northwest to join Boise State University’s College of Engineering as the Student Engagement and Mentorship Coordinator.
In Katie’s ENGR 150 course, students explore the many academic and career resources, programs, and opportunities available through the College of Engineering’s Micron Student Success Center and Boise State University. Guest speakers share their experiences and expertise, helping students build connections, develop professional skills, and discover strategies for academic and personal success throughout their engineering student journey.
Katie is passionate about student success and building community. She is excited to serve as a Faculty-in-Residence for the College of Engineering Living Learning Community.
Contact Katie: katiepoirier@boisestate.edu