blog posts primary for post 1082662845 UIC-led manufacturing consortium earns $5M DOD grant Oct 10, 2022 10:00 am A consortium led by the Nathalie P. Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement at the University of Illinois Chicago received a five-year, $5 million grant through the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program. Share this Story Share UIC-led manufacturing consortium earns $5M DOD grant on Facebook Share UIC-led manufacturing consortium earns $5M DOD grant on X primary for post 1342470679 Real Impact: Once-reluctant teen raises her hand for tech Oct 10, 2022 8:15 am Digital Scholars at Discovery Partners Institute helps high school and college students like Aijah Welch build confidence and skills while connecting them with Chicago’s dynamic tech community. Share this Story Share Real Impact: Once-reluctant teen raises her hand for tech on Facebook Share Real Impact: Once-reluctant teen raises her hand for tech on X primary for post 1171807431 Researchers, YouthBuild team up to train bedbug exterminators Oct 6, 2022 3:30 pm Partnership empowers local tenants to control infestations as part of UIUC commitment to social justice projects. Share this Story Share Researchers, YouthBuild team up to train bedbug exterminators on Facebook Share Researchers, YouthBuild team up to train bedbug exterminators on X primary for post 1716319796 UIC partners with Argonne for urban climate change study Oct 6, 2022 2:00 pm Consortium awarded $25 million over five years from the U.S. Department of Energy to study urban climate change effects at neighborhood, local and regional scales Share this Story Share UIC partners with Argonne for urban climate change study on Facebook Share UIC partners with Argonne for urban climate change study on X primary for post 2020435613 UIUC to launch Master of Computer Science Degree with DPI in Chicago Sep 23, 2022 2:45 pm The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is launching a new Professional Master of Computer Science degree in Chicago with the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI), designed as a path for CS students to continue their education and accelerate their careers. Share this Story Share UIUC to launch Master of Computer Science Degree with DPI in Chicago on Facebook Share UIUC to launch Master of Computer Science Degree with DPI in Chicago on X primary for post 1013255684 DPI, Interapt, CVS Health to launch program to develop diverse tech talent for Illinois companies Sep 23, 2022 2:30 pm Chicago/Skills will provide tuition-free technology training and paid apprenticeship opportunities to as many as 2,500 people over five years. Share this Story Share DPI, Interapt, CVS Health to launch program to develop diverse tech talent for Illinois companies on Facebook Share DPI, Interapt, CVS Health to launch program to develop diverse tech talent for Illinois companies on X primary for post 1814145204 Real Impact: Giving back tops driven alum’s list of successes Sep 2, 2022 9:00 am University of Illinois Chicago alum Lura Buckley attributes her success to Chicago’s One Million Degrees, as well as support from family, friends, mentors and educators. Share this Story Share Real Impact: Giving back tops driven alum’s list of successes on Facebook Share Real Impact: Giving back tops driven alum’s list of successes on X primary for post 637937264 UIUC designated as a First-gen Forward institution Sep 1, 2022 10:45 am The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been recognized for its commitment to the support and success of first-generation students. Share this Story Share UIUC designated as a First-gen Forward institution on Facebook Share UIUC designated as a First-gen Forward institution on X primary for post 1621440321 A new vision for tech in Chicago Aug 23, 2022 10:45 am Break Through Tech Chicago at UIC is changing the landscape of technology in Chicago and fostering long-term connections between students and national and local companies committed to gender equity. Share this Story Share A new vision for tech in Chicago on Facebook Share A new vision for tech in Chicago on X primary for post 1915116993 Chicago awarded $18.5M in federal funds to create new jobs in the region Aug 17, 2022 2:00 pm The Discovery Partners Institute and P33 will spearhead tech-specific workforce development programs in support of an $18.5 million federal Good Jobs Challenge award announced earlier this month. Share this Story Share Chicago awarded $18.5M in federal funds to create new jobs in the region on Facebook Share Chicago awarded $18.5M in federal funds to create new jobs in the region on X