Sensing technology is rapidly advancing and plays a crucial role in various residential, medical and industrial applications. Illinois Tech’s Certificate Program in Sensor Technology for Experiential Learning (CPSTEL) provides cross-disciplinary, experiential training in combined areas of advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, environmental control, semiconductor and microelectronics. The 9-credit program consists of education and mentored research in sensor technology in an academic setting, followed by correlated industrial internship training.

The CPSTEL is open to all STEM students and is designed to complement your chosen degree path, whether it’s biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, food science, information technology, mechanical engineering, or physics.

Both current juniors, seniors and graduate students are strongly encouraged to apply.

Full tuition and internship stipend coverage will be provided to U.S. citizen and permanent residence holders under this NSF grant.

Only three courses are required for this program to complete and are stackable with your degree as electives. You can start in either summer, fall or spring semester, and can complete it in either 12- or 8-month period.

The 9-credit program consists of education and mentored research in sensor technology in an academic setting, followed by correlated industrial internship training. Check further details at the CPSTEL website.

For any application inquiries, please feel free to email Prof. Yuanbing Mao at ymao17@illinoistech.edu with ExLENT in the subject line. Preference will be given to students who respond by this October 10, as the first lecture course will start on October 19, 2026.