General Description: Located in the heart of Chicago, Illinois Tech is a Carnegie R2 university recognized for its strengths in applied research, innovation, and community impact. With a growing research ecosystem that includes federally funded centers, industry consortia, and interdisciplinary institutes, the university is a leader in fields such as energy, health, AI, cybersecurity, food safety, quantum science, and advanced manufacturing.Illinois Tech's urban location offers unique advantages. The university is within close proximity to Argonne National Laboratory, Fermilab, and corporate R&D hubs in pharmaceuticals, engineering, and finance. The city also hosts a thriving startup and tech incubator ecosystem that enhances opportunities for public