Opportunities From: Argonne National Laboratory

Volunteer: UIUC Grainger Engineering College - AI Insights Panel Series - Virtual

On April 23, 2026 from 5:00-6:00 pm CT, the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign is hosting a two‑session virtual AI Insights Panel Series that aims to connect Grainger students with key industry practitioners and thought leaders who are shaping the future of AI‑enabled engineering work. Primary themes of the panel include: AI in Real Engineering Practice, Fundamentals and Foundation, Hiring & Skills, Growing in the Job and Leadership, Risk & Ethics.

UIUC is seeking an Argonne panelist for session 1 (AI and ML Technologies). Panelists will participate on Zoom with a live interactive student watch party via the Grainger College’s National Center for Supercomputing Applications Auditorium coordinated by Eng. Council student leaders and the Dean’s Student Advisory Group.

The ideal panelist would be a mid-level manager that can discuss technical research and skills/competencies needed in this area. Panelists would not need to prepare slides or formal remarks. Other organizations participating will be Microsoft, Intel, NVIDIA, John Deere, Kearney.

If interested, please also email Rob Schuch (rschuch@anl.gov).

Program: STEM Education Volunteering with College Students

On April 23, 2026 from 5:00-6:00 pm CT, the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign is hosting a two‑session virtual AI Insights Panel Series that aims to connect Grainger students with key industry practitioners and thought leaders who are shaping the future of AI‑enabled engineering work. Primary themes of the panel include: AI in Real Engineering Practice, Fundamentals and Foundation, Hiring & Skills, Growing in the Job and Leadership, Risk & Ethics.

UIUC is seeking an Argonne panelist for session 1 (AI and ML Technologies). Panelists will participate on Zoom with a live interactive student watch party via the Grainger College’s National Center for Supercomputing Applications Auditorium coordinated by Eng. Council student leaders and the Dean’s Student Advisory Group.

The ideal panelist would be a mid-level manager that can discuss technical research and skills/competencies needed in this area. Panelists would not need to prepare slides or formal remarks. Other organizations participating will be Microsoft, Intel, NVIDIA, John Deere, Kearney.

If interested, please also email Rob Schuch (rschuch@anl.gov).

Program: STEM Education Volunteering with College Students

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 23, 2026

Zip Code: 60439

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Student Connects Facilitators - Summer 2026

Are you passionate about mentoring and supporting the next generation of researchers? We’re looking for Argonne staff and researchers to serve as Student Connects Facilitators for our upcoming summer program beginning May 26 - July 31, 2026.

What’s Involved:

Lead a 30-minute weekly small group meeting (approx. 10 students). Meetings may be in-person or virtual, depending on your availability and preference. Around Week 5, conduct in-person individual midpoint check-ins with each student in your group. You’ll be provided with a slide deck and suggested topics for each session—no need to build content from scratch!

This is a great way to make a meaningful impact, help students feel connected, and contribute to a positive summer experience.

Time Commitment:

~30 minutes per week for group meetings. Additional time in Week 5 for individual check-ins (approx. 15 minutes per student).

If you're interested or would like to learn more, please reach out to Dana Ginnett (dginnett@anl.gov) Help us create an engaging, supportive environment for our summer students—your insight and experience can make all the difference!

Program: STEM Education Volunteering with College Students

Are you passionate about mentoring and supporting the next generation of researchers? We’re looking for Argonne staff and researchers to serve as Student Connects Facilitators for our upcoming summer program beginning May 26 - July 31, 2026.

What’s Involved:

Lead a 30-minute weekly small group meeting (approx. 10 students). Meetings may be in-person or virtual, depending on your availability and preference. Around Week 5, conduct in-person individual midpoint check-ins with each student in your group. You’ll be provided with a slide deck and suggested topics for each session—no need to build content from scratch!

This is a great way to make a meaningful impact, help students feel connected, and contribute to a positive summer experience.

Time Commitment:

~30 minutes per week for group meetings. Additional time in Week 5 for individual check-ins (approx. 15 minutes per student).

If you're interested or would like to learn more, please reach out to Dana Ginnett (dginnett@anl.gov) Help us create an engaging, supportive environment for our summer students—your insight and experience can make all the difference!

Program: STEM Education Volunteering with College Students

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 60439

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Lunch with a Researcher - In-Person - Summer 2026

Lunch with a Researcher offers an exciting opportunity for research staff to speak and connect with a small group of undergraduate students about their work, academic/professional journey, and wisdom learned along the way. Bring your lunch and get to know our talented summer interns, who are eager to learn more about you and your work.

In-person Lunch with a Researcher sessions will be offered on select Tuesdays this summer from noon to 1 PM. They will be held in the building 213 cafeteria (Nickel Table, the large table by the windows closest to the main entrance).

These informal gatherings are meant to be a fun and low-stakes way for students and professionals alike to connect. Our goal is to use these sessions to expose students to exciting scientific breakthroughs around the Lab, help interns build connections with brilliant researchers, and foster Argonne’s vibrant student community.

We kindly ask that interested researchers only sign-up for one session during the summer.

Program: STEM Education Volunteering with College Students

Lunch with a Researcher offers an exciting opportunity for research staff to speak and connect with a small group of undergraduate students about their work, academic/professional journey, and wisdom learned along the way. Bring your lunch and get to know our talented summer interns, who are eager to learn more about you and your work.

In-person Lunch with a Researcher sessions will be offered on select Tuesdays this summer from noon to 1 PM. They will be held in the building 213 cafeteria (Nickel Table, the large table by the windows closest to the main entrance).

These informal gatherings are meant to be a fun and low-stakes way for students and professionals alike to connect. Our goal is to use these sessions to expose students to exciting scientific breakthroughs around the Lab, help interns build connections with brilliant researchers, and foster Argonne’s vibrant student community.

We kindly ask that interested researchers only sign-up for one session during the summer.

Program: STEM Education Volunteering with College Students

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60439

Allow Groups: No