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.  

How Apziva’s Director of AI broke into Machine Learning

Published on June 2, 2020

We interviewed Apziva’s Director of AI & Springboard mentor, Semih Yagcioglu. Here are our key takeaways — diving into how Semih broke into Machine Learning, his role managing a team of engineers & researchers, and his advice for students getting started …

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Undergraduate Student Success Story: Gregory Foss

Published on May 7, 2020

Gregory Foss is a Senior at the University of Connecticut studying Computer Science & Engineering. Gregory was recently a Software Engineering intern at Facebook. Here is a glimpse of how this internship helped Gregory enhance his professional development:

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You Don’t Have to be a Musician to Have a Music Career

Published on April 27, 2020

Close your eyes and picture this. You are standing quietly in a large amphitheater when suddenly the house lights go dark and a large crowd erupts in cheers of excitement. A music track plays alongside a pre-recorded video as your …

By Kristen Soprano
Kristen Soprano Career Consultant | she, her, hers
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Graduate Student Success Story – Sarah McAnulty

Published on April 17, 2020

Molecular and cell biology assistant research professor Sarah McAnulty made a splash in December 2018 when she was quoted in various national media outlets calling out Apple’s squid emoji for being anatomically incorrect. The placement of the squid’s siphon, McAnulty …

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First CLAS Case Competition Winners Share Takeaways

Published on March 25, 2020

In October, 11 teams of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) students participated in UConn’s first-ever CLAS Case Competition. The competition was co-sponsored by the UConn Center for Career Development and Cigna, an avid recruiter of UConn students for …

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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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Career Outcomes

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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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