The application process for the 2013-2014 school year is now OPEN. Please CLICK HERE to apply. Applications are due by Sunday, April 7th, 2013. Be sure to carefully review all the details on this page.

We are looking for new Engineering Ambassadors!

The College of Engineering at Penn State is seeking highly qualified students to serve as Engineering Ambassadors during the 2013-2014 academic year. The goals of the Engineering Ambassadors program are to provide exceptional outreach service throughout the College of Engineering, hone the communication and leadership skills of the Ambassadors, and provide opportunities and experiences that will lead to personal and professional growth of the Ambassadors. Engineering Ambassadors are involved with activities related to recruiting, retention, outreach, and industry relations for the College of Engineering.

So, you want to be an Engineering Ambassador?

There are a limited number of Engineering Ambassador positions available each year, so the application process is competitive.

  • * Do you have a high level of personal and professional character?
  • * Do you have a willingness and passion for developing exceptional communication skills and leadership ability?
  • * Are you enthusiastic toward the field of engineering, the College, and Penn State?
  • * Do you want to stand out and be known within the College?
  • * Are you reliable and willing to commit some of your time each semester to be a part of an awesome team that serves the outreach goals of the College of Engineering?
  • * Have you taken CAS 100? (CAS 100 is a pre-requisite for being an Ambassador. CAS 137H for Schreyer students also accepted).
  • * Are you a student in the College of Engineering?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, then you should consider applying to be Engineering Ambassador!

Benefits of being an Engineering Ambassador

  • * Receive advanced communications training and an outstanding variety of communication experiences.
  • * Personal and professional development opportunities.
  • * Networking opportunities with College administrators, faculty, alumni, and industry representatives.
  • * Excellent resume addition that provides concrete evidence to employers of your communications expertise. Ambassador experiences also provide terrific talking points in interviews.
  • * Stipend of $500 per semester for every semester you participate (not including your first "training" semester when you take ENGR 397). Once you become an Engineering Ambassador, you are able to continue until you graduate (provided you remain in good standing within the organization).
  • * Receive an Engineering Ambassadors polo shirt and fleece (required to be worn during Ambassador events).
  • * The opportunity to "leave your mark" and give back to Penn State and the College of Engineering.
  • * Be a part of a fun and exciting team!

Responsibilities of an Engineering Ambassador

  • * Registration and successful completion of ENGR 397: Advanced Engineering Communication (3 credits) in the Fall 2013 semester. The course is required training for Ambassadors (Course instructor is Melissa Marshall). The course meets on Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm during the Fall 2013 semester (accommodations are made for those participating in WEP Wednesdays).
  • * Participate in at least 10 Engineering Ambassador "events" each semester. The events will vary in nature and could be presentations for a variety of audiences, College tours for visitors, community outreach, middle and high school outreach, contributions to the Engineering Ambassadors website (blog, video posts, Facebook, Twitter), etc. The majority of events for most Ambassadors will occur on campus.
  • * Ability to commit to at least two semesters (Fall and Spring) of Engineering Ambassadors membership.
  • * Willingness to prioritize Engineering Ambassador activities when needed and ability to be flexible and responsive to the needs of the organization.

Networking and Career Opportunities with our Industry Partners

The Penn State Engineering Ambassadors are fortunate to have the support of the following four industry partners that value the mission of our organization and the skills of our members: Chevrolet, Phillips 66, Rockwell Automation, and United Technologies Corporation.

When you apply, you have the opportunity to specify if you would like to be considered a designated Ambassador with one of these industry partners (be sure to review the eligible majors for each company).

Designated Ambassadors experience all of the same benefits, responsibilities, and activities of the Penn State Engineering Ambassadors as listed above. In addition, if you are selected for the distinguished honor of being a designated Ambassador, you will have some excellent career networking opportunities with the company as well as the possibility of additional experiences such as a site visit to a company facility. Please read the descriptions below for the details on each company opportunity.

You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to be a designated Ambassador with any of the companies listed below.

Chevrolet

Each year, 4 Penn State Engineering Ambassadors will be selected to hold the Chevrolet Engineering Ambassador Designation. If you are interested in a career with Chevrolet, then this is an excellent networking opportunity. Chevrolet Engineering Ambassadors have the following opportunities:

  • *Represent Chevrolet at on campus events.
  • *Visit a state of the art manufacturing plant in Lordstown, OH.
  • *Participate in private networking events with high level executives.
  • *Chevrolet Engineering Ambassadors also have the opportunity to be considered for possible internship opportunities, if available.

This opportunity is open to Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Computer Science and Computer Engineering majors.

Selection of Engineering Ambassadors for the Chevrolet Ambassador designation will be done in cooperation with representatives from Chevrolet.

Phillips 66

Starting this year, 4 Penn State Engineering Ambassadors will be selected to hold the distinguished designation of "Phillips 66 Engineering Ambassador". The Penn State Engineering Ambassadors who receive the additional designation of Phillips 66 Engineering Ambassador, will be generously sponsored by Phillips 66. Phillips 66 has career opportunities in our Refining, Transportation, and Lubricants businesses. If you would be interested in an internship or career in one of these areas, then you should apply for the Phillips 66 Engineering Ambassador designation! If you are selected for the additional designation as a Phillips 66 Ambassador, you will experience the following additional opportunities:

  • *Outstanding networking with Phillips 66 employees (including recent Penn State Alumni), and opportunities to represent Phillips 66 at on-campus events.
  • *An opportunity to be considered for a PAID summer internship in Summer 2014. We will try to match 1 or 2 of the Phillips 66 Ambassadors with available internships. Internships will be available at East Coast, Gulf Coast and Midwest facilities.
  • *Anyone selected that is graduating in May 2014 will receive strong consideration for full-time career opportunities with Phillips 66. Any year is eligible to be a Phillips 66 Engineering Ambassador.

The following majors are eligible for consideration to be Phillips 66 Engineering Ambassadors: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Selection of Engineering Ambassadors for the Phillips 66 Ambassador designation will be done in cooperation with representatives from Phillips 66.

Rockwell Automation

Each year, 4 Penn State Engineering Ambassadors will be selected to hold the Rockwell Automation Engineering Ambassador Designation. Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Throughout the world, our flagship Allen-Bradley® and Rockwell Software® product brands are recognized for innovation and excellence. Rockwell Automation Engineering Ambassadors have the following opportunities:

  • *Represent Rockwell Automation at on campus events.
  • *Last year’s Ambassadors attended the national Rockwell Automation Fair.
  • *Participate in private networking events with company representatives and executives.
  • *Rockwell Automation Engineering Ambassadors also have the opportunity to be considered for possible internship opportunities, if available.

This opportunity is open to Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Computer Science and Computer Engineering majors.

Selection of Engineering Ambassadors for the Rockwell Automation Ambassador designation will be done in cooperation with representatives from Rockwell Automation.

United Technologies Corporation

Each year, 10-20 Penn State Engineering Ambassadors will be selected to hold the distinguished designation of UTC Ambassador. United Technologies Corporation is the parent corporation of the following companies: Pratt & Whitney, UTC Aerospace Systems, Sikorsky, Otis, and UTC Climate Controls and Security. If you would be interested in an internship or career with one of these companies, then you should apply for the UTC Ambassador designation! If you are selected for the additional designation as a UTC Ambassador, you will experience the following additional opportunities and responsibilities:

  • *Outstanding networking with UTC executives and employees and a guaranteed PAID summer internship in Summer 2014. Those who are graduating in May 2014 will receive strong consideration for full-time career opportunities with United Technologies Corporation companies.
  • *Travel on a site visit with other UTC Ambassadors to United Technologies Corporation facilities in Connecticut.
  • *Coordinate and participate in an annual UTC Ambassador workshop held in conjunction with students in UTC Ambassador partner programs at University of Connecticut, Worchester Polytechnic Institute, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and representatives from UTC.
  • *Receive additional leadership development training.
  • *Any year is eligible to be a UTC Ambassador. Seniors graduating in May 2014 will receive priority consideration for full time careers. Non-graduating students will receive a Summer 2014 paid internship.

The following majors are eligible to be considered to be UTC Engineering Ambassadors: Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, and Mechanical Engineering. If you select on your application to be considered for the designation as a UTC Ambassador, you should have an interest in career opportunities related to United Technologies companies.

Selection of Engineering Ambassadors for the UTC Ambassador designation will be done in cooperation with representatives from United Technologies.

Selection Criteria

The following criteria will be used when selecting Ambassadors for the 2013-2014 school year:

  1. * Background, experiences, and perspectives as detailed in your application.
  2. * Performance in CAS 100A for Engineers (if applicable). It is highly recommended that you take CAS 100A for Engineers if you would like to be an Ambassador.
  3. * Diversity of major (Ambassadors are needed from all of the Engineering majors).
  4. * GPA

Applying to become an Engineering Ambassador

There are a limited number of positions available each year and the application process is very competitive.

Please CLICK HERE to apply. Applications are due by Sunday, April 7th, 2013.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Melissa Marshall, Faculty Advisor for Engineering Ambassadors at MMarshall@psu.edu.