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The Bell Academy

The first semester of the Iron Range Engineering Junior Year
Choice model
The Bell Academy gives students a choice to either attend the semester in person in Northeastern, MN or attend virtually from home. The live online format has students attend classes via Zoom while the course is in session. 
Industry project experience
IRE students have the opportunity to work on an industry project their first semester with a local company. This allows students to gain experience working on teams, going through a design process, and solving an open-ended problem. These project posters are created by the student engineering teams. 
Technical learning in the bell academy
Each IRE student takes on average 8 technical courses throughout the Bell Academy and are able to apply that knowledge to their industry project. 
student life
IRE has a variety of student groups available to join. These include the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Society of Air and Space (SAS), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Society for Mining Metallurgy Exploration (SME), and others. Additionally, we believe in practicing life-work balance and incorporating community-building events into our program. 
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Located: Minnesota North College – Mesabi Campus Virginia, MN 
Mailing Address: 1001 Chestnut St, Virginia, MN 55792
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CONTACT IRE

Iron Range Engineering
(218) 248-2505
contact@ire.minnstate.edu

(218) 742-9168
christine.kennedy@ire.minnstate.edu ​
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  • Home
  • Apply Now
    • Apply: Freshman
    • Apply: Transfer
  • About IRE
    • About Us >
      • Bell
      • Hands on Learning
      • Faculty
      • Staff
      • ABET Accreditation and Awards
      • Significance of the bell
    • Student and Graduate Profiles
    • Virtual Campus Visit
    • Student Life >
      • Student Organizations
    • Degree Plan
    • National Advisory Board
    • FAQS
    • Inclusivity Statement
  • Get Involved at IRE
    • Upcoming Events
    • Virtual Career Fair-Flex Model
    • Industry Partnerships