STEM
Career Interest Cluster
Overview
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers are connected to solving abstract problems, analyzing ideas, conducting research, and utilizing technology. Opportunities in STEM can be found in all sectors including corporate/for-profit, nonprofit, and not-for-profit/government. Industries include:
- Science (Agriculture, Animal, Biology, Chemical, Environmental, GIS, Research/Laboratory)
- Technology (Computer Science, IT, Software)
- Engineering
- Mathematics (Data Analysis, Statistics, Actuary)
Explore the STEM Career Interest Cluster
There are many great websites where you can start exploring careers. Links to start with are listed below. These resources allow you to learn information about careers such as the nature of the work, education required, pay, job outlook, work environment and related occupations. You can also follow companies and organizations related to your career on social media. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and pinterest are good resources for you to learn about companies and keep up on current trends in the career fields you are exploring.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- O*Net
- Candid Career
- What Can I Do With This Major?
- 45 STEM Careers
- Explore Tech Careers
- Explore Chemistry Careers
- Finding Your Career Path as a Scientist
- ScienceCareers Individual Development Plan
- Geoscience Resources on Opportunities in the Workforce
Other ways to explore include taking an assessment, informational interviews, job shadowing, involvement in student organizations, and volunteering.
Résumé Examples
Internship and Job Search
- Search for Internships and Jobs
- Handshake
- SciTechsperience (Paid STEM Internships in Minnesota)
- National Science Foundation (Research Experience for Undergrads) REU Sites
- International STEM Internships
- Hennepin County
- Fermilab
- 3M Opportunities
- Siemens Foundation PATH Fellowship (a global health opportunity for science, technology, engineering, and math students)
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Forage Work Experience Programs
- CUR Internship and Research Opportunities
- U.S. National Laboratories have a number of opportunities for students, often listed on USAJOBS.gov
- IBM Accelerate Program
- Chemistry and Biochemistry Research
Environment and Sustainability
- Sustainability Careers Resource List
- Environmental Protection Agency Internships
- Internship & Research Programs: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Nature Conservancy Internships
- National Park Service Jobs and Internships
- Student Conservation Association Internship Database
- Clean Energy Job Board
- Net Impact Job and Internship Board
- National Renewable Energy Lab
Science and Engineering
- Careers in Biology (Gustavus Biology Department Resources)
- GeoScientists in the Park Program
- GeoScience Online Learning
- Minnesota Zoo Internships
- Office of Science National Laboratories
- Research Internships in Science and Engineering (Germany)
- Polaris Project
- Brooke Owens Fellowship
- NASA's MN Space Grant Consortium Opportunities
Technology
- Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program
- Facebook University for Engineering
- Google STEP Internship Program
- Qualcomm Student Accelerator (QSA) Program
- Twitter Internship Program
- Angel List
- Free Code Camp
- NSA Internships
Mathematics
Contact
Career Development Specialist - STEM, Jill VanOsdol | jvanosdo@gustavus.edu | 507-933-7524
Interested in receiving opportunities and more information regarding the STEM cluster? Sign up through Handshake to receive emails and notifications for this cluster! A tutorial on choosing and changing clusters on Handshake can be found here.
To schedule an appointment with Jill, log in to Handshake, call 507-933-7575, or stop in to the office - 209 Johnson Student Union.
Specialized Program Faculty Advisors
Actuarial Science — Laura Hildreth (Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics); lhildreth@gustavus.edu
Architecture — Betsy Byers (Art & Art History); bbyers@gustavus.edu
Chemical Engineering — Amanda Nienow (Chemistry); anienow@gustavus.edu
Engineering — Paul Saulnier (Physics); psaul@gustavus.edu
Materials Science — Chuck Niederriter (Physics); chuck@gustavus.edu
Updated 4/18/2023 JV