Science, Data, and Technology

Welcome to the Science, Data, and Technology community!

The Science, Data, and Technology community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in working within the science, data, and technology industries.  As a follower of the Science, Data, and Technology community, you will get timely alerts on internships, co-ops, jobs, blogs, and events posted on the page.  

Career and self-development are life-long processes that evolve as new experiences and information are obtained. Use this page to design your career and self-development strategically. Review the list of student and professional organizations and decide which opportunities best align with your career goals. Connect with a Husky Mentor to engage in career conversations that will expand your network and give you an on-the-job perspective. Explore your options by reviewing Job Market Insights and the UConn Undergraduate Outcomes.  

Welcome to the Science, Data, and Technology career community!

Professions Might Include:

  • Bioenergy/Biofuels Workers
  • Chemical Engineers
  • Civil Engineers
  • Computer Network Administrators
  • Data Scientists
  • Energy Consultants
  • Engineering Technicians
  • Environmental Engineers
  • Nuclear Engineers
  • Psychologist
  • Physicists
  • Researchers

Commonly Found Skills:

  • Analytical or scientific software (SAS, Stat, MATLAB, Minitab)
  • Excel
  • Object or component oriented development software (C++, Oracle Java, Python, R)
  • CAD software (Revit, MicroStation, Solidworks)
  • Critical thinking
  • Reading comprehension
  • Complex problem solving
  • Mathematical and deductive reasoning
  • Presentation
  • Written and oral communication

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Will I be able to gain an internship by using on-campus resources? Yes! Calla Kutschke did just that.  

Published on November 26, 2024

Gaining internship opportunities can be an overwhelming process, however, accessing the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills resources can be a guiding light through the process. Take Calla Kutschke, a sophomore Environmental Engineering major at UConn, as proof! From attending career fairs, utilizing our AI resume analyzer (Quinncia), and scheduling career coaching appointments, Calla was able to gain multiple internship experiences. Read on to learn more about Calla, her experiences on and off campus, and her advice for students of the Women’s affinity community. 

By Melanie Burgos Montero
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From interns to analysts with Capital One’s Analyst Internship Program

Published on November 4, 2024

Capital One’s Analyst Internship Program (AIP) is the launchpad for a satisfying career in business or data analytics. 

During the 10-week program, students can expect to complete meaningful work like building data visualization tools in AWS, performing campaign analysis on …

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Struggling to create your portfolio? We got you covered with our new portfolio guide!

Published on July 25, 2024

Here are a few highlights from our new portfolio guide, designed to help you get started in your portfolio process!

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Job Market InsightsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Explore occupations by career categories and pathways and use real time labor market data to power your decision making.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Career Outcomes

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

First Destination refers to undergraduate outcomes within the 6 months following graduation. The data is collected through a survey distributed to students at graduation, and again in the months following, to gain insight on their lives post-graduation.

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