Exploring Research Roles Beyond Academia: Career Panel Takeaways

Research careers can be a strong option for doctoral students across disciplines who want to continue refining or leveraging their research training and skills beyond faculty roles. Panelists from the Expand Your Career Options event series (Spring 2026) shared valuable perspectives on pursuing research roles in different sectors.

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Graduate School Admissions: Key Insights From Students

Preparing for graduate school can be confusing as an undergraduate student when there are so many options and factors to consider. Four UConn alumni shared key points of advice for the process and factors of consideration when it comes to graduate school.

By Nicola Wilk
Nicola Wilk Undergraduate Career Coach | Pronouns: She/They
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Cultivating Student Workplace Excellence: Work+ Supervisor Summit Recap

The UConn Work+ Supervisor Summit is an annual professional development conference designed to guide campus faculty and employers who supervise student employees on effective strategies to mentor employees and create impactful work environments.

By Sam Wisniewski
Sam Wisniewski
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of 2024 graduates reported having a positive career outcome

82%

of graduates participated in at least one experiential learning opportunity prior to graduation

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