Partner With BCOE
Engineering moves forward through collaboration. At the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering, students, researchers, industry leaders and community partners work together to solve real-world challenges and expand access to engineering opportunities.
Whether you want to recruit talent, support student success, collaborate on research or invest in future engineers, there are many ways to engage with BCOE.
Build talent, advance research and support future engineers
BCOE partners help students connect classroom learning with real engineering challenges. Through internships, co-ops, research collaborations, senior design sponsorships, mentoring and giving, partners play a direct role in preparing engineers for California and beyond.
The college welcomes industry leaders, alumni, community organizations, public-sector partners and friends who want to support engineering education, innovation and opportunity.
Ways to partner with us
Choose a pathway that aligns with your organization’s goals, your expertise or the impact you want to make for future Highlander Engineers.
Recruit Highlander Engineers
Connect with BCOE students and graduates through internships, co-ops, networking and career recruitment opportunities.
- Internship opportunities
- Co-op partnerships
- Career fairs and networking
- Research engagement
Research Partnerships
Collaborate with BCOE faculty, researchers and industry partners addressing real-world engineering challenges.
- Clean energy
- Transportation
- Advanced manufacturing
- Emissions reduction
Sponsor Senior Design
Support hands-on engineering education through senior design sponsorships and student project collaboration.
- Sponsor student teams
- Mentor project groups
- Judge student projects
- Connect with emerging talent
Invest in Future Engineers
Help expand scholarships, undergraduate research, makerspaces and programs that support student success.
- Dean’s Innovation Fund
- Scholarships
- Student organizations
- Departmental initiatives
Volunteer and Mentor
Support students through mentorship, speaking opportunities, networking events and career engagement.
- Career panels
- Resume reviews
- Guest speaking
- Competition judging
STEM Outreach and Future Engineers
Help introduce students to engineering, robotics, computing and emerging technologies through outreach programs and hands-on STEM experiences.
- K-12 STEM programs
- Robotics engagement
- Computing outreach
- Future engineering pathways
Turn partnership into real engineering experience
Partnerships help students build confidence, professional skills and technical experience while helping organizations connect with emerging talent and faculty expertise.
From senior design projects to research consortia and student mentorship, BCOE creates pathways for partners to contribute to engineering education and public impact.
Recruit Talent
Build early relationships with students through experiential learning and career engagement.
Advance Research
Collaborate with faculty and centers working on engineering challenges that affect communities and industries.
Support Student Success
Invest in scholarships, makerspaces, student organizations and hands-on learning programs.
Expand Access
Help introduce future students to STEM pathways through outreach, mentorship and community engagement.
Start a partnership conversation with BCOE
Whether you are looking to recruit talent, support student success, collaborate on research or engage with the BCOE community, we would love to connect.