Opportunities
RSAC hosted events and competitions to increase Student Branch engagement
Active Opportunities
Some opportunities (Resume Readiness + Graduation Stoles Program) will get a rerun. If you want to see an opportunity again let us know!
No Active Opportunities
Passed Opportunities
Some opportunities will get a rerun. If you want to see an opportunity again let us know!
Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Graduation Stole Program
- Now - Oct 7, 2026
- Form Submission
- Share your IEEE journey and experiences for a chance to win an IEEE graduation stole for your commencement ceremony.
The Cake Grant
- Sept 30, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026
- Form Submission
- IEEE Day runs from October 4 – 17, 2026. We are providing $50 grants to cover expenses for custom celebratory cakes!
2nd Resume Readiness Series
- Sept 10, 2026 & Sept 17, 2026
- Webex Meeting
- A two‑part virtual program designed to provide students with industry perspectives and practical resume guidance.
Inverted Pendulum Contest
- Jul 24 - Sep 6
- Form Submission
- Build an inverted pendulum! Students are allowed (and encouraged) to use any design they find online, but deploy their own algorithms to stabilize their prototype and compete for prizes.
Student Challenge at Worldcon – From Fiction to Fact
- Jul 6 - Jul 27
- Form Submission
- Participants will use large language models and AI-assisted creative tools to develop an original storyline.
Graduation Stoles Program
- Apr 1, 2026 - Apr 8, 2026
- Form Submission
- Share your IEEE journey and experiences for a chance to win an IEEE graduation stole for your commencement ceremony.