EECS Alliance
Connecting industry with tomorrow’s leaders
Positioned uniquely within the MIT School of Engineering and Schwarzman College of Computing, the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) is the largest department at MIT. Covering the full range of computer, information and energy systems, EECS brings the world’s most brilliant faculty and students together to innovate and explore. From foundational hardware and software systems, to cutting-edge machine learning models and computational methods to address critical societal problems, EECS plays a key role in defining present and future technologies.
The Alliance program offers unparalleled industry access to these future-shaping students for internships, post graduate employment, networking, and collaborations.
EECS
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science annually prepares thousands of graduate and undergraduate students for career leadership in fields such as academia, research, and the high-tech industry. Part of both the School of Engineering and Schwarzman College of Computing, MIT EECS consistently tops the U.S. News & World Report and other college rankings and is widely recognized for its world-class faculty, who provide outstanding education and conduct innovative and award-winning research.
MIT School of Engineering
The MIT School of Engineering’s mission is to educate the next generation of engineering leaders, to create new knowledge, and to serve society. The largest of MIT’s five schools, the School of Engineering comprises about 70 percent of the Institute’s undergraduate majors and 45 percent of graduate students. Just over a third of MIT’s faculty are in the school, and they generate more than half of the sponsored research at the Institute.
MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing
The mission of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing is to address the opportunities and challenges of the computing age. Structured around three key focus areas, the college is propelling a rapid evolution of computing fields, advancing the study and practice of social and ethical responsibilities of computing, and creatively connecting computing and AI to every discipline. With a bold vision of reimagining pedagogy and a strong interdisciplinary approach, the Schwarzman College of Computing is leading the transformation of computing education and research for the future.
Benefit Highlights
Internships
Alliance members can recruit EECS students for internships through the 6-A program. An Alliance flagship program, 6A connects students with some of the world’s most impactful companies by allowing students to pursue a leading-edge industry project at a member organization, while simultaneously working towards their degree.
Student Recruitment
Recruitment of MIT students is fierce, making it more important for companies to establish connections with students early in their academics. Joining the EECS Alliance helps organizations create a pipeline of new engineers, scientists, and researchers for their organizations.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Members can participate and organize events geared to help increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the future of technology.
Company Visibility
Organizations have exclusive opportunities to interact and connect with the EECS department —helping Alliance members stay top-of-mind with students while on-campus and after they graduate.
Alliance Membership Benefits
EECS Affiliate Alliance Member – $20K
• Participate in the MIT 6A Internship Program
• Promote company job openings, internships, events, and opportunities with EECS students
• Participate in EECS career fairs
• Access to student resume booklet
• Attend diversity, equity, and inclusion focused events
• Fall and spring recruiting sessions
• Newsletters
EECS Alliance Member – $50K
In addition to all Affiliate benefits, Alliance Members are also provided:
• Further opportunities to collaborate with students via competitions, project mentorship, events, and more
• Invitations to various EECS and MIT events
• Participate and organize seminars and guest lectures
• Participate and organize diversity, equity, and inclusion focused events
• Involvement in the MIT EECS startup ecosystem, through events, networking, etc.