Partner with Engineering at Oregon State
Bridging Industry and Innovation
At Oregon State, we know that solving the world’s toughest challenges takes teamwork. We partner with industry to turn research into action and to connect you with a pipeline of talented, ready-to-work engineering graduates.
We are your partner of choice.
How We Stand Out
We’re committed to driving progress in strategic sectors like semiconductors, sustainable energy, biotechnology, and beyond, ensuring our graduates are more than just job-ready; they are industry leaders.
5th
Largest College
of Engineering
for undergraduate enrollment
No. 1
In Computer
Science Degrees
Awarded
Top 10
For Online
Bachelor's
Programs
(U.S. News and World Report)
550+
Companies
Actively Recruit
Our Students
Partner With Us
Choose a pathway below to explore how your involvement can give our students real-world experience while giving your company a competitive edge.
Recruit & Hire Top Talent
Whether you are looking to hire immediately or build long-term relationships with future graduates, we offer several ways to connect with your future workforce.
- Campus & virtual events: Meet students face-to-face through career fairs, information sessions, and dedicated student-employer events.
- Workplace visits: Host students for job shadows, industry tours, or company visits.
- Capstone projects: Advise and work directly with a senior student team to tackle projects while identifying and training future hires in a low-pressure environment.
Ready to get started?
Contact our team to explore partnership options tailored to your goals.
Mentor & Develop Future Leaders
Play a vital role in our students' professional development. Share your expertise through mentoring, guest speaking, or student support to give back and connect with emerging talent.
- Mentorship: Provide direct guidance and career advice to students as they navigate their professional journeys.
- Support for student clubs & teams: Sponsor organizations like the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) or DAM Robotics to help students build technical and leadership skills.
- Competition sponsorship: Support and coach students through engineering competitions and design challenges.
- Scholarships: Provide financial support to help alleviate the cost of education for talented engineering students.
- Guest speaking & webinars: Share your expertise through classroom presentations and virtual webinars.
Ready to get started?
Contact our team to connect with engineering students and programs.
Leadership, Empowerment, and Purpose Program (LEAP)
Support students through mentoring and leadership development opportunities that help bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace.
Sponsor Projects & Drive Innovation
Bring us your toughest challenges. Collaborate with our students and experts to unlock innovative solutions.
- Capstone sponsorship: Work with a team of senior engineering students as they develop, implement, test, and revise solutions to your design problems.
- Student project sponsorship: Provide financial support, equipment, or guidance for student clubs and teams tackling advanced engineering design and build challenges.
- Faculty research collaborations: Partner with our forward-thinking researchers to explore cutting-edge advancements.
Ready to explore projects or research partnerships?
Contact our team to connect with faculty and student expertise.
Explore Capstone Projects
Partner with student teams to advance meaningful projects, gain fresh perspectives, and build talent connections.
Tailored Program Partnerships
Deepen your impact by aligning directly with specific academic departments through these customized partnership pathways:
Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering
Engage with students and support hands-on learning through our Partner Engagement Program's flexible sponsorship opportunities.
Civil and Construction Engineering
Connect with students, faculty, and school leadership through a long tradition of industry partnerships that help shape and strengthen our programs.
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Connect with students and faculty in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity through INSPiRE.
Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering
Build your talent pipeline and support student success through flexible sponsorship opportunities in our Partner Engagement Program.
Nuclear Science and Engineering
Support the next generation of nuclear professionals while building meaningful connections with students through our Partner Engagement Program.
Biological & Ecological Engineering
Partner with students tackling real-world environmental and biological challenges through our Partner Engagement Program.
Ready to work together?
Let us know what you have in mind, and our team will help you map out your strategy.