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The University of Minnesota offers undergraduate and graduate programs to help you start your career in transportation. Take a look to see what’s possible! More
Scholarships and Fellowships
Need to fund your education? Check out these handy links to all sorts of scholarships and fellowships for students interested in a transportation-related field. More
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CTS conducts programs and works with a variety of academic departments to promote a broad, multidisciplinary education in transportation at the University of Minnesota. CTS also offers resources to assist students with networking and employment.
Education
Degree Programs
Whether you've decided on a major or you're exploring your options, CTS can show you the way to a career in a transportation-related field with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Professional Development
Whether you're a snowplow driver, an engineer, or a policymaker, staying on top of the latest in transportation is key to your professional development. Choose from a wide variety of transportation-related workshops, seminars, and other learning opportunities offered by CTS and our affiliated programs. Spend from an hour to a few days with innovators and experts helping you cultivate your knowledge of current practices, policies, and procedures in transportation.
- CTS Seminar Series
- LTAP Workshops & Events
- AirTAP Workshops & Events
- Customized Professional Training
- College of Continuing Education - Short Courses and Certificates
CTS Student Awards
Each year, CTS presents the Matthew J. Huber Award and the John S. Adams Award for Excellence in Transportation Research and Education, and the ITS Institute awards the ITS Institute Outstanding Student of the Year. Each includes a cash award. In addition, CTS and the ITS Institute offer travel awards to reimburse selected students for actual expenses incurred traveling to conferences, such as the Transportation Research Board annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
Scholarships & Fellowships
A number of scholarships and fellowships are available through the University of Minnesota and from professional organizations for students interested in a transportation-related field.
Student Organizations
A variety of student organizations on campus provide networking and learning opportunities.
K-12 Educational Activities
Programs, events, and Web-based tools to interest students in exploring math, engineering, science, and technology related to transportation
Alumni Group
The CTS Transportation Alumni Group provides a way for graduates of the University of Minnesota to stay in touch with their alma mater and with each other. Members receive electronic updates about student activities, special events, and other transportation-related news at the University.
Transportation Education E-News
The Transportation Education E-News is designed to inform university faculty of tools, initiatives, and activities for improving transportation education, especially in the field of transportation engineering. This newsletter is sponsored by CTS, the Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute, and the STREET (Simulating Transportation for Realistic Engineering Education and Training) project.
Careers
CTS offers several employment and networking resources to assist you in your career development.