ENGINE - Engineering Network for Graduate Industry Navigation & Exploration

Engineering Network for Graduate Industry Navigation & Exploration (ENGINE)

Preparing Arizona's Next Generation of Engineering Leaders

What is ENGINE?

ENGINE is a high-impact, short-term professional development initiative for Master's and PhD students in engineering fields.

This 8-week experience connects students with industry professionals and helps build meaningful industry networks. Through career readiness and professional development workshops, industry tours, and mentoring and networking activities with local employers, students gain valuable industry insights while strengthening essential soft skills. Participants complete the Everything DiSC Workplace assessment to develop self-awareness and enhance communication, teamwork, leadership, and collaboration skills.

Participate in ENGINE

Spring 2027 Cohort 1 Presented By ASML

Fridays, January 15 to March 5, 2027
In-person, University of Arizona and Tucson employer locations
Industry Site Tours Include: IRLabs, Tucson Electric Power (TEP), and more to come!
Employer Collaboration: ASML will join the cohort for an interactive, hands-on workshop where students will engage directly with ASML professionals, explore real-world engineering challenges through industry case studies, and learn about ASML's work, projects, and career opportunities.

Spring 2027 Cohort 2

Fridays, March 12 to April 30, 2027
In-person (except for March 12), University of Arizona and Tucson employer locations
Industry Site Tours Include: Roche, Bayer Crop Science, Tucson Water, and more to come!

Apply by November 30, 2026

Download our Student Recruitment Flier for yourself or to share with your network.

Student Eligibility Requirements

Students eligible to participate in ENGINE need to be two things:

Domestic graduate students.
Enrolled in a Master's or PhD graduate program in an Engineering discipline.

Aerospace Engineering
Biosystems Analytics & Tech
Biosystems Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Engineering Mechanics
Computer Science & Engineering
Cybersecurity
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Innovation, Sustainability, & Entrepreneurship
Material Science & Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining, Geological and Geophysical Engineering
Optical Sciences: Optomechanical Engineering
Optical Sciences: Quantum Information Sciences & Engineering
Quantum Information Science & Engineering
Robotics & Automation
Software Engineering
Systems & Industrial Engineering
Systems Engineering

Benefits of Participation

Industry Mentorship

1x1 Personalized Mentorship
Career Pathway Exploration
Industry Expectations Insights

ENGINE Cohort 1 at Bayer's Tucson location

Industry Engagement & Networking

Explore workplace cultures at engineering companies across Tucson and Arizona.
Build professional connections with industry professionals, engineers, and hiring managers.

ENGINE Industry Partner Representative working with the inaugural cohort

Skill Development

Translate academic knowledge and research experiences into industry-relevant skills and language, with a focus on four core career readiness competencies:

Career Development
Communication
Teamwork
Leadership

Industry Collaborators

ENGINE's inaugural cohort was made possible through the support of engineering and industry partners across Arizona, including:

ASML
Roche
Tucson Electric Power
Bayer Crop Science
Tucson Water
Lockheed Martin
RTX

Interested in participating or sponsoring ENGINE? Contact Dr. Amanda Bogden at bogdena@arizona.edu about participation opportunities and download our ENGINE Employer Partner flier more information. Our team looks forward to connecting with you.