Experiential Learning

Enhancing Academic Learning Through Real-World Experience

Zoom image: Students gather at CSE Demo Day '18, December 7, 2018. Photo credit: Ken Smith Students gather at CSE Demo Day '18, December 7, 2018. Photo credit: Ken Smith.

Students gather at CSE Demo Day '18, December 7, 2018.  Photo credit: Ken Smith

Experiential learning gives you substantial preparation to enter the scientific and engineering professions and helps you explore future career options.  Many program graduates credit these experiences with giving them a competitive advantage during job searches and a smoother transition to full-time employment.

The department and school place significant emphasis on real-world experience.  We invite you to participate in as many of these programs as you like.

CSE Experiential Learning Initiatives

  • Internships
    3/6/26
    You'll earn hands-on, real-world experience by taking internships at companies related to your major.
  • Professional and Student Organizations
    12/15/20
    We strongly encourage you to join one or more professional and student organizations. These groups are supportive, collegial, and purpose-driven. They're ideal environments to find new friends and build your professional network.

SEAS Experiential Learning Initiatives

  • Internships and Co-Ops
    4/28/24
    Students are eligible to earn academic credit for internships and co-ops that may fulfill degree requirements.
  • Shared Instrumentation Laboratories
    11/21/22
    UB’s Science and Engineering Equipment and Instrumentation Portal (EQUIP) of Shared Facilities provides cost-effective access to precision laboratories, tools and equipment for electronic device development, and the study and analysis of materials.
  • Tinkering
    3/11/26
    DREAM is a hands-on makerspace for students who want to turn ideas into real projects. Beginner friendly and open to all University at Buffalo students.