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.  

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STEM Jobs with the FBI

Published on January 3, 2022

Did you know that your studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) could lead to a career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)? The FBI needs people such as biologists, computer scientists, and electronic engineers to carry out …

By Erik Zawodniak
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Student Spotlight: Irish Esperida

Published on December 21, 2021

Irish shares her experience as a woman in STEM and the support system she has built on her academic journey.

By Chelsea Osei
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Clinton Lo-Lau’s Journey from UConn to TikTok

Published on December 13, 2021

The UConn psychology alumnus discusses his current role at one of the world’s most popular social media platforms and how his college experience shaped his life and career.

By Ty Reeves
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Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research

Published on December 10, 2021

The above is an excellent opportunity for STEM students interested in research opportunities and learning more about working for federal agencies. If you’re interested, follow the link to apply, and if you’d like to get some help, you can always …

By Wiley Dawson
Wiley Dawson Assistant Director, Hartford Campus (He, Him, His)
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Three things I did at UConn that helped me get my Blackboard summer internship

Published on December 1, 2021

As an intern under the community and retention marketing team, I worked on a variety of interesting and impactful products, had conversations with everyone from a former intern to the Chief Marketing Officer, and even flew down to the Reston headquarters to attend our flagship user conference.

By Lauren Deleon
Lauren Deleon Program Development and Marketing Intern
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Husky Mentors

Jinlin Wang

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  • Co-Founder & CEO Auryc Inc. (acquired by Heap)
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Elizabeth Cooke

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  • Director of Partnerships Aprimo
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Robert Hotaling

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  • Cheshire, CT
  • Deputy Commissioner & Chief Investment Officer Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
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Steve Yellen

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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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ChemIDP

ChemIDP

ChemIDP is an individual development planning tool for graduate students and postdocs in the chemical sciences

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Résumé Samples by Career Community

Résumé Samples by Career Community

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Career Search Engines

Career Search Engines

In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement internship and co-op efforts. In …
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Podcasts for Your Career Community

Podcasts for Your Career Community

Listening to podcasts can give you a window into the career and work habits of people in every kind of …

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CyberSEED

CyberSEED

Hosted by the Comcast Center of Excellence for Security Innovation at the University of Connecticut (CSI), CyberSEED brings together top …

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