A smashing time

Have you ever read a news article about science research that was so fascinating that you couldn't stop thinking about it?  Maybe you were thinking about the implications that the research results would have on the science community. Perhaps you were seeing yourself as one of those researchers...on the edge of innovation!

Physics majors Brian Walstrom (seated), Nathan Mirman,

Martin Schroeder, and Tanner Prestegard

Students in the Institute of Technology have a world of opportunity in front of them. For example, the four students pictured above are now helping to put together a physics experiment for the world's biggest particle collider: the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva, Switzerland.

To learn more about their research experiences with some of the world's top physicists, click here.

Dani

Freshman four-year graduation guarantee

U of M freshmen can participate in the University of Minnesota's Four-Year Graduation Plan. The guarantee is a partnership between you and the University. If you meet the expectations for eligibility, planning, and performance, we promise you will have access to the classes and advising you need to graduate in four years!

If you are a participant in this program and cannot graduate in four years because a class is unavailable, the University will approve a substitute course, waive the requirement, or pay the tuition.

All of the engineering, physical science and mathematics degree programs found in the Institute of Technology are designed to be four-year programs.

You will receive information about this program before freshman orientation. However, if you are interested in learning more now, you may explore details and guidelines online.

Freshman job guarantee

Working while you earn your degree is an excellent way to finance your education and gain valuable employment experience. We have over 10,000 student jobs on or near campus, and the University of Minnesota Job Center makes it easy and convenient to find a job you will like. In fact, we guarantee it.

In the spring, students who have been admitted to the University will receive a postcard and email about the Freshman Job Guarantee Program. The first 500 students who sign up for the program online are eligible to participate. In the fall, we hold a job fair with a variety of campus employers. Students participating in the job guarantee program can attend the fair and conduct interviews on-the-spot! Jobs include positions in recreational sports, landcare, food service, parking, and more.

You don't have to participate in the job guarantee program in order to find a job on campus. As an IT student you will have the opportunity to talk with your professional academic adviser, career counselors at the Career Center for Science and Engineering, your professors or even the student groups in which you are involved to learn more about on-campus jobs. 

Where did I work as an undergraduate student? I found my undergraduate research assistant position in the Multi-Axial Subassemblage Testing (MAST) Laboratory by talking with my professor outside of class one day!

(That's me in the blue shirt!)

-Dani