On March 2, 2022, Research Park held a career fair to connect Park employers with students from the University of Illinois. Multiple job opportunities are open year-round, and students from any major and discipline are invited to apply. The Research Park Career Fair helps form connections between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Champaign-Urbana area, and the Research Park.
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On March 2, 2020, Research Park held a career fair to connect Park employers with students from the University of Illinois. Multiple job opportunities are open year-round, and students from any major and discipline are invited to apply. The Research Park Career Fair helps form connections between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Champaign-Urbana area, and the Research Park.
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Whether you miss working at your Research Park office or simply want to represent the Research Park, use these backgrounds during your Zoom calls. Learn how to upload these backgrounds into Zoom by visiting the Zoom Help Center.
Women in Tech luncheons bring together women from around the Champaign-Urbana community and the Research Park. It’s an informal networking event for those working in technology companies or in technology roles. Rachel Switzky, the Siebel Center for Design Director, spoke to attendees on January 23, 2019, about her experiences in User Interface and in global design firms. View her Switzky’s speech here. Hunter Guy, a User Experience Analyst at COUNTRY Financial, spoke to attendees on July 11, 2019, about transitioning from college to the tech industry. View Guy’s speech here.
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On March 12, 2019, Research Park held a career fair to connect Park employers with University of Illinois students. Multiple job opportunities are open year-round, and students from any major and discipline are invited to apply. The Research Park Career Fair helps form connections between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Champaign-Urbana area, and the Research Park.
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After Hours at Siebel on February 12, 2019, gave attendees a chance to network with Research Park representatives, hear pitches from Research Park companies, and learn about opportunities for tech jobs and internships in Champaign-Urbana. Employers such as Ameren, Bayer, Capital One, EarthSense, CME Group, and AARP were in attendance.
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The Data Science User Group (DSUG) meets every first Friday of the month at EnterpriseWorks, the startup incubator of the University of Illinois Research Park. Whether you are new to data science or a seasoned professional, DSUG welcomes you to join them to learn more about data science in a collaborative environment. Complimentary lunch is provided, and reservations are required. To RSVP and to see future DSUG meetups, click here. View past DSUG meetups
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On March 13, 2018, Research Park held its career fair at the I Hotel & Conference Center. The Research Park Career Fair connects employers within Research Park to University of Illinois talent and Champaign-Urbana people. Mark your calendar for this year’s career fair if you’re interested in networking with companies and startups in Research Park.
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Research Park’s first hackathon included students and community members to create software projects within a 24-hour limit. This PYGHACK Hackathon was in partnership with PYGMALION, originally a music festival that has expanded into bringing a connection between technology and music. View the 2018 PYGHACK Hackathon here. View the 2019 PYGHACK Hackathon article here.
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The third Women in Tech Luncheon, a networking event for women in the Champaign-Urbana, was held on July 12, 2017, at the EnterpriseWorks Atrium and brought together women in the technology industry. The featured keynote speaker this year was Ashley Moy, the founder of Cast21, a waterproof cast company. View her speech here.
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