Pursuing a graduate degree at Illinois means working with distinguished faculty, including recipients of the Nobel Prize, Japan Prize, Wolf Prize, National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology, MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships, and Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers.
Selected honors of the faculty include a variety of awards and elected memberships:
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- George B. Dantzig Prize
- Guggenheim Fellows
- Institute for Scientific Information Highly Cited Researchers
- Japan Prize
- Lemelson Prize
- MacArthur Fellows
- National Academy of Engineering
- National Academy of Science
- National Medal of Science
- National Medal of Technology
- Nobel Prize
- Royal Societies and Knights of the British Empire and France
- Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
- Transportation Research Board of the National Academies
- U.S. Department of Energy’s Ernest O. Lawrence Memorial Award
- Wolf Prize
The university, college and departments offer workshops, seminars, discussion groups and other activities designed to help you engage with the faculty and develop the personal and professional skills that will enable you to be a leader in your career.
Professional Development Resources
Technology Entrepreneur Center (TEC)
TEC provides opportunities through education, experiences, and resources for students and faculty to become leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship at Illinois and throughout their careers.
Office for Technical Consulting Resources (OTCR)
A non-profit consulting organization run by extremely bright and technically proficient students at the University of Illinois.
Leadership Certificate
The Illinois Philosophy of Leadership is supported by eleven leadership skills and attributes. The Leadership Certificate is a structured program designed to provide students with experience and growth in leadership.
Contact Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs for additional information.
