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Energy Institute Student Hub

Clubs, events, and opportunities for students of all disciplines interested in creating solutions to energy challenges.

A hub of resources and opportunities for UT students of all academic disciplines interested in energy and energy-related topics.

Upcoming Events

TSMC 2026 Summer Internship Program Opportunities in Taiwan/Arizona

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Friday November 21, 2025, 11:00 am - Monday March 2, 2026, 12:00 pm
As a leader in the semiconductor industry, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) offers a unique chance for students to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge technology, while working in one of the most dynamic fields globally.

Join the REU Site: Research on Sustainable Energy Technology and Systems (ROSETAS)

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Friday November 21, 2025, 1:00 pm - Monday February 2, 2026, 7:00 pm
ROSETAS is a 10-week, residential research and professional development program. Accepted students will be provided with a $7,000 stipend and housing near the Johns Hopkins campus. The program is open to all US Citizen or permanent resident undergraduate students in any technical field who have completed at least one year of college and have not yet graduated with a bachelor’s degree.

OpenMinds NextGen Leaders Program: Apply by January 30th

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Scheduled
Monday December 15, 2025, 12:00 pm - Friday January 30, 2026, 5:00 pm
Our mission is to identify, empower, and create a community of the next generation of energy and climate leaders to lead global impact on the Dual Challenge.

OpenMinds NextGen Leaders Program (Interest Form)

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Monday December 15, 2025, 12:00 pm - Friday January 30, 2026, 5:00 pm
We’re looking for passionate, motivated students ready to shape the future of energy and innovation. If you’re interested in joining the NextGen Leaders Program, please submit your resume and a brief personal statement describing your interest in the program and what you hope to gain from the experience. Your leadership journey starts here — we’d love to hear your story!

An Unanticipated Journey in the Energy Industry, A Conversation with Ade Ajala

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Thursday February 5, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Discover the incredible career journey of Ade Ajala, SVP, Lubricants Americas at Shell—a global leader whose path spans South Africa, Europe, China, and the Americas. With nearly two decades at Shell and a background that bridges industrial chemistry, information systems, and computational linguistics, Ade brings a rare blend of technical depth and strategic leadership.

First Spring 2026 Bard CEC Seminar: Friday, 6th Feb. 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Friday February 6, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us for the Bard CEC Seminar Series! Hosted twice per semester, the goal of the Bard CEC seminars is to highlight the wide variety of research in the electrochemical sciences at UT Austin and to encourage collaborative efforts across disciplines.
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UT Energy Week 2026

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Scheduled
Monday April 6, 2026, 8:00 am - Friday April 10, 2026, 5:00 pm
UT Energy Week connects students, researchers, faculty, energy professionals, and industry leaders across disciplines and sectors to build community, support energy literacy and education, facilitate strategic partnerships, and advance research.
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Opportunity Deadlines

OpenMinds NextGen Leaders Program: Apply by January 30th

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Scheduled
Monday December 15, 2025, 12:00 pm - Friday January 30, 2026, 5:00 pm
Our mission is to identify, empower, and create a community of the next generation of energy and climate leaders to lead global impact on the Dual Challenge.

Graduate Portfolio Program in Energy Studies (GPPES)

This interdisciplinary portfolio program, administered by the Energy Institute, complements students' degree programs by providing a solid foundation in energy policy and a credential that demonstrates proficiency in the energy field to future employers or others. Students gain an understanding of energy systems, technology, and environmental challenges by taking courses offered across eight schools and colleges at the university and completing a research project.

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Student Hub Resources

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Student Clubs & Organizations

With the help of the Longhorn Energy Club and TEX-E fellows, the Energy Institute went searching for all of UT's student-led clubs and organizations that are focused on energy and energy-related topics such as environment, sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

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Events

To support and strengthen the UT energy ecosystem, the Energy Institute collects events of interest to the UT energy community happening across the Forty Acres and the Austin area. View our events to find free local events, networking opportunities, workshops, and more.

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Entrepreneurship

The Energy Institute created the Energy Ventures Practicum in partnership with Texas Venture Labs to help grow the UT energy startup ecosystem and coordinates UT's participation in the Texas Exchange for Energy and Climate Entrepreneurship (TEX-E), which aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry to strengthen energy security and advance decarbonization.

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Energy Ventures Practicum 
TEX-E

Longhorn Energy Club, the social club for all things energy at UT Austin, is accepting applications for their executive board. This is an opportunity to connect across disciplines and gain hands-on leadership experience. Applications close June 18. 

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Energy Opportunities—Straight to Your Inbox

Join our student listserv to receive news about energy-related events and opportunities, such as job and internship notices, calls for proposals, and more.

Are we missing something? Have questions?

Is there a student organization, event, resource, or opportunity we should include in the Energy Student Hub? Let us know! 

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