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Our academic programs are grounded in rigor and relevance, providing students special preparation to succeed in fields that require exceptional application of knowledge. The college’s faculty and students engage in a wide variety of research-oriented programs. Both undergraduate and graduate students can find opportunities to conduct research on campus with a professor, or at nearby laboratories including Argonne National Laboratory and Fermilab. Additionally, Illinois Tech students can take part in the Elevate program , a university-wide initiative that boosts students’ career readiness through guaranteed access to hands-on experiences such as research, internships, study away, competitions and more, as well mentorship. No matter which academic fields interest you, you will find yourself immersed in thought-provoking study and innovative research at Chicago’s only tech-focused university. Leading through Empathy Alumna Joyce Gu (BIO/PSYC ’22) shares the personal experiences and learning opportunities that have shaped her pursuit of a career in medicine. Learn More Life’s a Game—Let’s Change the Rules As both a game designer and game scholar, Michael Anthony DeAnda (Ph.D. T HUM ’19) centers much of his work on the experiences, needs, and histories of marginalized communities, with a particular focus on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) community. Learn More Diet, Deconstructed The Department of Food Science and Nutrition is part of a new nationwide study that will combine biometric data collected from 10,000 individuals with artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) technologies to advance the development of personalized nutrition plans. Learn More A Physicist with a Global Vision Joshua Campbell (PHYS ’22) discovered a passion for condensed matter physics, or the study of the structure of atoms in materials, at Illinois Tech. Now he is pursuing a Ph.D. in physics. Learn More Supporting Black Students with Disabilities Associate Professors of Psychology Eun-Jeong Lee and Nicole Ditchman in the midst of a three-year project to develop a new, 10-week online educational curriculum for Black students with disabilities, which is aimed at helping them advance in careers in STEM fields. Learn More Exploring Separation Science and Sustainability Assistant Professor of Chemistry Sameh Elsaidi , who joined the university in 2022, is working with student to advance research in the area of materials chemistry and, more specifically, separation science and sustainability. Learn More Data-Driven Assistance Cara Karter (CECD ’16) zeroed in on a research and evaluation specialization as a student at Illinois Tech. Now she works for mRelief, a Chicago-based tech nonprofit that helps people that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) find out if they are eligible and apply for SNAP. Learn More I had great experience at Illinois Tech. I could do much more than just gain academic knowledge. I was able to participate and lead in student activities such as founding the food science club, getting elected as area rep for Midwest Region of Institute of Food Technologists Student Association student body, and many other IFT events. This led to an overall personality development and confidence that has helped me in achieving success.” —Gina Oberoi (B.S. BCHM/M.A.S. FST ’18) The incredible people I met and the mentors I gained in my undergraduate time at Illinois Tech truly shaped the person I am today, and it continues to shape me as I progress through graduate school. I left my undergraduate career feeling confident that I could achieve anything I put my mind to, and that I had the skills to do so thanks to the university.” —Melanie Standish (PSYC ’17, Ph.D. Industrial-Organizational Psychology Student) As a student, I was able to participate in some amazing opportunities, like becoming a research assistant for two professors, presenting research findings at symposiums, winning an entrepreneurial hackathon, studying in Japan, and attending a professional conference, among other things. These have been great talking points in interviews and at networking events. Perhaps the faculty at Illinois Tech would be the most unique aspect of the institution. The impact of these wonderful people on my life was immeasurable. Their confidence in me, an undergrad, helped me find my value and view it from a new perspective. They empowered me to be myself.” —Amy Kamin (Digital Humanities ’18) News News Goodbye Gasoline, Hello Water Running a vehicle on water—not gas—sounds like an idea pulled straight from of fiction. A breakthrough discovery by a team of scientists from Illinois Institute of Technology and Massachusetts... Tags: Human Sciences Unraveling the Secrets Inside Our Universe Unraveling the biggest mysteries that the universe has to offer has been a lifelong passion for Claire Zwicker (PHYS, ASTR ’23). My grandfather actually taught physics at Illinois Institute of... A Community to Help: New Research Center to Tackle Health Care Disparities The idea for the Center for Health Equity, Education, and Research (CHEER) has existed in the minds of Illinois Institute of Technology Distinguished Professor of Psychology Patrick Corrigan and... Our Alumni Hit the Ground Running Technology Lead, Takeda Pharmaceuticals Motivated by the research experience and mentorship that he gained as a student at Illinois Institute of Technology, John Clark has found success and fulfillment in the field of laboratory informatics. John Clark (CHEM ’15) Post-Doctoral Fellow in Clinical Child Psychology, University of Chicago Alumna Lynda Gibson is working to understand and address the impact of community violence on children. Lynda Gibson (Ph.D. PSYC ’20) Ph.D. Candidate, International Max Planck Research School for Molecular Life Sciences William Menzer (M.S. MBB ’19) Communications Specialist, GoodMorning.com Brook Bell is utilizing his passion for communications to support of one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies. Brook Bell (HUM ’16) Ph.D. Candidate, University of Chicago Seizing on the chance to start conducting research during her first year at Illinois Tech, Iva Veseli positioned her aptitude in the lab to help her success. Iva Veseli (BIOLOGY/M.S. COMPUTER SCIENCE ’18) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of North Carolina Emily Mick learned the basics of working in a chemistry lab as an undergraduate student at Illinois Tech through a research opportunity. Emily Mick (CHEM ’10)...