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.  

Why I’m An Engineer

Published on March 3, 2020

In Elementary school, I dreamed of exploring Mars as NASA’s top astronaut. In Middle school, I was fascinated by the endless number of experiments I would surely conduct as a renowned scientist. By the time I sat in my Algebra …

By Nayara Zainadine
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Experiential Entrepreneurship Research Experience for Undergraduates

Published on March 1, 2020

Are you a rising junior or senior interested in tech-based research and how it is translated to the marketplace? Are you looking for an opportunity to conduct this research in collaboration with faculty in a research lab? If so, the …

By Charles Penny
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Supply Chain: A Career that Combines Business and Engineering

Published on February 13, 2020

The business world is constantly evolving. With technology growing more advanced each year, employers see increased value in hiring employees not only with skills in business, but skills in technology, math, and science as well. Many universities have seen the …

By Chloe Sainsbury
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Do you even need an Engineering degree to work in the field of Engineering?

Published on February 10, 2020

There are certainly majors that are more linear than others in regards to career paths. You pretty much need a Nursing degree to be a Nurse, an Actuarial degree to be an Actuary, and a Pharmacy degree to be a …

By Eran Peterson
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You’re here!

Published on December 31, 2019

Welcome to the Science, Data, and Technology Career Community. If you are wondering what a Career Community is, we can sort that out right now!

We recognize that narrowing down career interests is pretty hard, and even if you do …

By Eran Peterson
Eran Peterson Associate Director, Student Engagement
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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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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

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  • 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.

Featured Resources

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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