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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

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Tuesday November 18, 2025, 3:00 pm - Monday December 8, 2025, 7:00 pm
Interested in the energy transition? If you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, you can apply to be a TEX-E Fellow, joining a community of elite student leaders interested in participating in energy innovation.
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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.
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Friday November 21, 2025, 1:00 pm - Wednesday November 26, 2025, 5:00 pm
The NREL Industry Growth Forum (IGF) is the premier event for energy innovation and investment. IGF connects cutting-edge startups with forward-thinking investors to accelerate partnerships and drive quality deal flow across the energy innovation ecosystem. The event features energy technology startup pitch competition,1:1 networking, and insight into emerging technologies.
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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.
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Tuesday December 2, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Are you interested in gaining research experience but don't know where to begin? Come to the Undergraduate Research Journal's panel hosted by experienced researchers. December 2nd from 7:00PM-8:00pm at the WCP 2.412 Ballroom South.
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Tuesday April 7, 2026, 8:00 am - Friday April 10, 2026, 6:00 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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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 
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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?

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

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Student Hub Questions?