An Intel-sponsored initiative aimed to broaden and support undergraduate student participation in STEM
Shaping the Future in STEM will deliver career development activities and support services to undergraduate College of Engineering students during the Spring 2026 semester.
This program provides students with career-focused mentoring and access to individualized and cohort-based programming to better connect students to career pathways and to improve career readiness and confidence.
Application
Students self-nominate by completing the Student Application Form (best viewed with Google Chrome). Students are expected to be active participants during the semester cohort.
- February 2026 - April 30, 2026
Applications open now through Jan. 31, 2026.
Eligibility
Undergraduate College of Engineering students at New Mexico State University are invited to apply to this program via the Student Application Form (best viewed with Google Chrome). Students must be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA and above).
Benefits
- Receive a $500 stipend (in two payments)
- Career readiness support (i.e., resume workshops, presentations)
- Opportunity to network via Albuquerque Intel site visit
- Program syllabus available soon.
Requirements
- Attend Shaping the Future in STEM Orientation
- Complete Semiconductor Fabrication 101, the free online course from Purdue University in collaboration with Intel Corporation and the University of Texas at Austin: https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/semiconductors/semiconductor-fabrication-101. The self-paced course may be completed in 11-15 hours.
- Attend at least 4 of the 5 career development events
- Respond promptly to staff email and attend weekly check-ins (virtually or in person)
- Attend the cohort debrief and social
Questions
Contact Stanley Cheng at scheng2@nmsu.edu
Photo credit: Intel Corporation
