Engineer in Residence Program

The ISE Engineer in Residence (EIR) Program connects alumni with students to share real-world insight, industry perspective and career guidance. Through classroom engagement, our alumni help bring ISE to life and strengthen connections across our community.

Engineers in Residence play an important role in preparing students for their careers while providing meaningful opportunities for alumni to stay engaged with the department.

Become an Engineer in Residence Meet our EIR alumni

Andy Williams (B.S. Industrial Engineering '94 and M.S. Systems and Entrepreneurial Engineering '05)

How it works

Visit campus (or join virtually) to speak to a class of ~100 students

Share career journeys, industry insights and lessons learned

Engage directly with students through Q&A and discussion

Build meaningful connections with future ISE graduates

Why it matters

Brings real-world perspective into the classroom
Helps students explore career paths and industry trends
Strengthens relationships between alumni and the department
Creates opportunities for mentorship and ongoing engagement

It is incredibly rewarding to meet with ISE students as part of the Engineer in Residence Program. This is a unique opportunity to provide a view into one path their careers might take, I’m honored to be asked to share my story. A program like this would have been very beneficial during my years at the University of Illinois.

Toni Tegtmeier Baumann (B.S. General Engineering '84)