{"id":1837,"date":"2024-02-11T17:48:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T17:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineeringambassadors.union.rpi.edu\/live\/?page_id=1837"},"modified":"2025-01-14T16:10:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T16:10:36","slug":"become-an-engineering-ambassador","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/engineeringambassadors.union.rpi.edu\/live\/index.php\/become-an-engineering-ambassador\/","title":{"rendered":"Become an Engineering Ambassador"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why be an EA? Recruitment video\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GAzu8TC6zVk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-86be3b36f96afea17854dcbbe9fe432e\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><br>Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is actively seeking highly qualified students to take on the role of Engineering Ambassadors. The objectives of the Engineering Ambassadors program include delivering outstanding outreach services across the institute, refining the communication and leadership skills of the Ambassadors, and offering opportunities and experiences that contribute to the personal and professional growth of the Ambassadors. Engineering Ambassadors engage in various activities related to recruitment, retention, outreach, and industry relations for the Institute.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b72c84fdb257d47830ffa5218248b1a7\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Inspire younger students with the wonders of engineering <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Enhance interpersonal and communication skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Cultivate personal and professional development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Gain access to valuable networking opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Participate in an hourly-paid position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Join a vibrant and close-knit community of engineers!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c1eff92cbf81c6770805d81cbcfd4dc3\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Currently enrolled in an Engineering degree program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preference for current Freshmen and Sophomores (Class of 2026 \/ 2027)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A GPA of 3.0\/4.0 is <em>recommended<\/em>, but not required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-78cbc5cb73d6b0521c7c2964cb3b77dd\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Attend and present at a conference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Participate in weekly meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Engage in outreach school visits, volunteering events, and professional development events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Commit to at least 2 semesters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-33006fed2a41def7fec718ed26d3dbcb\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">How to Apply:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Our application has now closed! If you are still interested in EA, or need the application link for any reason, please email our current Recruitment Coordinator,<\/strong> Gianna Scire (<a href=\"mailto:scireg@rpi.edu\">scireg@rpi.edu<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\"><strong>New Applicant<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1wninEADzYczVYGeIebDw55qOyco0gX-BIaNS5g3x_so\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Recommendation Form<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\"  class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/engineeringambassadors.union.rpi.edu\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Recruitment-Newsletter-Fall-2024-Issue-4-1-1-1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Recruitment-Newsletter-Fall-2024.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-96e97ae7-ed07-40b5-9233-b1ef557d60c0\" href=\"https:\/\/engineeringambassadors.union.rpi.edu\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Recruitment-Newsletter-Fall-2024-Issue-4-1-1-1.pdf\">Recruitment-Newsletter-Fall-2024<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/engineeringambassadors.union.rpi.edu\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Recruitment-Newsletter-Fall-2024-Issue-4-1-1-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-96e97ae7-ed07-40b5-9233-b1ef557d60c0\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is actively seeking highly qualified students to take on the role of Engineering Ambassadors. 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