CEID Design Fellowship 2021

The Center for Engineering Innovation and Design is pleased to announce openings for the position of Design Fellow.

The Center for Engineering Innovation and Design (CEID) is a creative facility that enables and supports learning and innovation by providing resources, cutting-edge technologies and professional mentorship to members from all corners of Yale University. Design Fellows are an integral part of the CEID team and provide support on a variety of levels.

Design Fellows develop and coordinate programming and events, offer technical guidance and equipment training, provide formal and informal support of CEID projects and courses, and are responsible for various administrative duties. They also help to ensure the CEID runs smoothly by managing our undergraduate Design Aides, who help maintain the space and serve as ‘student experts’ during the evenings.

The Fellowship is an immersive and dynamic experience where Fellows grow professionally while simultaneously contributing to the programmatic and educational mission of the CEID. As such, in addition to various creative, technical and managerial responsibilities, Design Fellows are encouraged to use some of their time to develop skills and pursue professional interests. Some examples of these types of activities are engaging in research, technical skill development, creating a start-up venture, or participating in a Yale course.

Applicants should be comfortable with a variety of design methodologies and/or engineering technologies and tools, and they should be excited about acquiring new skills on the job. Design Fellows play an essential role in CEID communications, so effective communication skills and comfort with basic graphic design and web-tools are important. The position requires a sense of curiosity, good organizational skills, dedication to craft, and a strong work ethic. Design Fellows will occasionally need to provide support for evening and weekend events. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in engineering, science, art, design or related fields, and are hired for a term not exceeding two years.

To apply or inquire further about the positions write to ceid@yale.edu with “Design Fellow Position” in the subject line. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, college transcripts and a portfolio if relevant.

CEID Summer Fellowship 2020

CEID is pleased to announce the 2020 Engineering, Innovation, and Design Summer Fellowship for Yale Undergraduates.  Summer Fellows will pursue student-driven projects in teams at the CEID.  Fellows will receive a competitive stipend, a modest budget for supplies, access to equipment and materials, and project mentoring.  The CEID Summer Fellows program has been a springboard for many of the former Fellows who have since pursued research, employment and entrepreneurial opportunities directly related to their design project experiences.

CEID Summer Fellows will work in project teams of two to four.  The CEID aims to support a diverse portfolio of innovative projects, consistent with the CEID’s mission and values.  In previous years fellowship teams pursued opportunities in biotech, aerospace, telecommunications, medical devices, and consumer products.

CEID Summer Fellows will come from a variety of majors, class years and backgrounds.  Previous fellows included first-years through seniors from majors such as applied math, art, engineering, physics, and political science.

You can take a look at previous Summer Fellow projects here:

“Better Microscopes, Better Journaling and Quieter Hospital Rooms - the New Summer Design Fellows Are Here”

“Innovation is Underway at CEID with 2018 Summer Design Fellows”

"2017 CEID Fellows Present Their Final Innovations"

"From Electric Motors to Patient-Based Apps- The 2016 Summer Fellows are Ready to Innovate"

"2016 CEID Fellows Present Their Final Innovations"

"Develop an 'EZ' Ice Rink Solution"

"2016 CEID Fellows Make Telemedicine App to Improve Life After Transplants"

"From CEID Fellows, Security and Convenience in a Wearable Device"

CEID Summer Fellows will be expected to work at the CEID for a minimum of 40 hours per week from May 26 through August 7. A few hours per week will be spent in formal project mentoring and professional development activities; the rest of the time will be focused on project work.  It is expected that the scale of the projects will be such that they can be completed within the CEID.  Each project team will be required to write a final report and present their
results at a CEID event during the 2020-2021 academic year. 

The deadline to apply is January 31st, 2020.

Initial decisions will be announced on February 28th, 2020.  

TO APPLY

1) In two pages, describe your design project idea and your plan for the summer.  Be sure to fully describe your design project and articulate specific goals for this fellowship.  Should elements of your project need to be installed and/or tested at a location other than the CEID, please estimate the amount of time for external testing and propose a testing venue for the project.

2) For each team member, provide an unofficial Yale transcript and a paragraph describing their role on the team.  This overview should illustrate how their background, interests and/or skills are relevant to the design project. 

It strongly recommended that you run your idea past CEID staff before you submit your application.  

Submit your application to ceid@yale.edu with subject line: CEID Summer Fellowship: application

[Downloadable PDF version of Fellowship description]