Industry

For Companies

  • Talent recruitment
  • Events
  • Senior capstone projects
  • Mentoring
  • Discovery & guidance

For Faculty

  • Connecting with industry
  • Resources for entrepreneurs

For Students

  • Professional development workshops
  • Career development
  • Industry seminars

At the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME), we approach society’s most pressing challenges from the molecular level up, developing solutions through an integrative, transdisciplinary lens. Molecular engineering combines the tools of science, engineering, and computation to design and build systems with real world-impact. This foundational approach shapes both how we advance research and how we train the next generation of talent, equipping trainees to solve problem across industries, from quantum technologies to sustainability, biotechnology, and beyond. 

PME researchers are trained to approach problems through a multi- and transdisciplinary lens, bridging science, engineering, and computation to drive innovation. Beyond technical expertise, they are equipped to communicate their work clearly and effectively to diverse audiences due to the collaborative culture that emphasizes both research excellence and real-world impact. 

At the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME), we invite industry partners to engage and create new value through:

  • Access to premier scientific and engineering talent
  • Interdisciplinary solutions from cutting-edge research
  • State-of-the art research infrastructure and technical capabilities

PME fosters a collaborative, innovation-driven environment where trainees are empowered to translate breakthroughs into real-world impact. Our research ecosystem supports corproate innovation across industries, across healthcare, quantum computing, energy, and advanced manufacturing. 

PME in Industry

  • 13

    Incorporated startups

  • 280+

    patents held by faculty members

  • 62%

    of UChicago PME graduates pursue jobs in industry after graduation