Career Fair Preparation for International Students 

Career Fair are about making connections. They are an excellent opportunity to practice talking to potential companies about your skills. Here are some tips to help you get ready for a career fair.

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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What is Public Administration?

What exactly is public administration? There are different career opportunities to explore within this field, so read on to learn the answer to that question and more!

By Michelle Shavnya
Michelle Shavnya
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The Actuary: A Number-One Career in Business and Mathematics

Do mathematics, statistics, finance, and analytics pique your interest? Are you looking for a stable, lucrative career that is technical in nature? If so, becoming an Actuary might be a great option for your future career!

By Taylor Czmyr
Taylor Czmyr
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Cleaning up the ‘Wild West’ of CBD: UConn Startup PCTRx Revolutionizing Industry with Novel Polymer Platform

PCTRx is developing its recently licensed polycannabinoid platform technology as a drug delivery system and biodegradable plastics, with an eye toward even more applications.

By Anna Zarra Aldrich
Anna Zarra Aldrich TEMP UNIV Spec
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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Christine Tao

March is Women’s History Month, so to celebrate today we’re highlighting Christine Tao, founder and CEO of Sounding Board!

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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Majors to Prepare Students Interested in Government, Public Administration, and Law

There are many paths to working in Government, Public Administration and Law. Read on to explore the majors at UConn that can help prepare you for work in these fields!

By Michelle Shavnya
Michelle Shavnya
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Enhancing Career Readiness: Doctoral Students in Leadership Roles Featuring Usman Ali, Activities Director from Graduate Student Senate (GSS)

Follow Usman Ali on his journey in leadership roles and how he became Activities Director of the Graduate Student Senate!

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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What is the UConn TIP Innovation Fellowship?

Learn about the UConn TIP Innovation Fellowship’s opportunities for students within STEM and business.

By Jessica Esposito
Jessica Esposito
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Interdisciplinary Minors in Science, Data, and Technology 

Learn about the amazing interdisciplinary minors offered in science, data and technology! They are a great way to combine interests in different fields and UConn has a bunch to offer!

By Alexandra Carabetta
Alexandra Carabetta
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Laying a New Foundation Before Building Up

UConn’s first integrative studies student bridges passion for art, engineering in research and life. Learn about Arpita Kurdekar, an integrated studies Ph.D. candidate in the School of Fine Arts, the Neag School of Education, and the School of Engineering at UConn.

By Kimberly Phillips
Kimberly Phillips University Public Relations Associate 2
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