STEM

This career circle is for any student who is interested in pursuing a career in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics (STEM).

Join as many Career Circles as you want by updating your career interests on Handshake. Updating your career interests will allow you to receive the latest Circle updates. Check out more information about the Circles here.

Check out job and internship listings by major/career interests on the College of Arts & Sciences and Miami Herbert Business School websites to view currently open listings for UM students and alumni. For thousands more opportunities, log in to Handshake.

Do you have questions about internships, graduate school, or your future career? Or are you unsure what your first step should be? Speak with a coach via Zoom or stop by Toppel for in-person coaching, Monday – Friday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Feel free to email us at toppel@miami.edu if you need assistance outside of our drop-in coaching hours.

Unconventional Jobs for Your Science-Minded Adventure

Ready to break free from the ordinary and unleash your STEM potential? Explore quirky STEM jobs in this article that add a touch of excitement to your career journey. It’s not just about security and wages; find inspiration in solving …

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Discover the Newest Employment Opportunities in the Science Stream

Unlock the door to prosperous careers in science! Explore Science stream jobs in this article with salary, revealing high-paying opportunities that ensure not just financial rewards, but also a path to rapid advancement.

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Exploring Different Cloud Computing Careers: Which One Is Right for You?

With the increased demand for remote data access, cloud computing skills continue to be highly marketable. The cloud offers agile and flexible access to data for companies that seek to use advanced AI, machine learning, and IoT technologies.

Cloud computing …

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Featured Resources

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Creative Head: Find Jobs in Video Games, Visual FX, Programming, Designer, & for Artists

Search for hundreds of jobs in video games, animation, VFX, and software/technology industries at CreativeHeads.net.

New Scientist Jobs: Your Science Career Catalyst

New Scientist Jobs connects job seekers with opportunities in life sciences, biology, physics, astronomy, and chemistry, providing tailored services for …

Science Careers: Your Gateway to Professional Opportunities

Science Careers is an online platform dedicated to connecting professionals in the science industry with diverse job listings and resources.

GitHub | A Platform for Developers

GitHub is a development platform inspired by the way you work. Host and review code, manage projects, and build software …

TECHNOLOchicas

TECHNOLOchicas is a national initiative to raise awareness among young Latinas and their families about career opportunities and success stories …

Dice: Tech Job Platform

Dice is an online platform for exploring tech jobs. It simplifies the job search process by offering a wide range …

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Are you looking to use real-time job market data to make informed decisions about your future career path, explore relevant salary data, or identify the skills you need to build or market to get your next role? Use the following tool to explore your options.

There are two ways to navigate this tool:

  1. Keyword Search: Search for the title of the job you’re looking to pursue, or skills you may have that could be relevant for a particular career path.
  2. Narrow Down by Industry + Occupation: If you have a general sense of the industry you’d like to pursue, you can narrow down the occupations within a given industry to help you decide.

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.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Featured Jobs & Internships

Thousands of internship and job opportunities are posted on Handshake by employers specifically looking to hire students. The following job and internship opportunities were pulled from Handshake for your career circle.

For thousands more opportunities, log in to Handshake. All UM students have a Handshake account that is automatically created for them when they enroll at the U. All you have to do is log in to Handshake to activate your account.

Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

Access and explore on-demand LinkedIn Learning content (courses and videos) that can help you identify and build skills needed to be successful in your future career. Here, you can find relevant LinkedIn Learning content featured for your career circle.

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) Cert Prep: 4 Billing, Pricing, And Support

Taught by Hiroko Nishimura
Cloud Computing continues to be a dominant platform, but documentation and resources for using AWS can be rife with technical…

Google Cloud Digital Leader Cert Prep 5: Trust and Security with Google Cloud

Taught by Google Cloud
As organizations move their data and applications to the cloud, they must address new security challenges. This course explores the…

Video Without Cameras: Text-to-Video Tools and Trends

Taught by Ashley Kennedy
The text-to-video space is rapidly evolving, with numerous AI tools and platforms emerging to enable the creation of video content…

Technical Debt and Legacy Code for Managers

Taught by Peter Morlion
We build on the shoulders of giants, but often those giants had different ideas than we do, or different priorities,…

Google Cloud Digital Leader Cert Prep 6: Scaling with Google Cloud Operations

Taught by Google Cloud
Organizations of all sizes are embracing the power and flexibility of the cloud to transform how they operate. However, managing…

Working with Data Arrays in PostgreSQL

Taught by Adam Wilbert
Data arrays are an important storage construct in programming, and PostgreSQL is one of the few relational database platforms that…

Complete Guide to R: Wrangling, Visualizing, and Modeling Data

Taught by Barton Poulson
Trying to locate meaning and direction in big data is difficult. R can help you find your way. R is…

C# Exception and Error Handling

Taught by Joe Marini
It’s just a fact that, despite all efforts to write the cleanest and most error-free programs, at some point you’re…

Bamboo Essential Training

Taught by Aref Karimi
By applying continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) on your projects, you can work more efficiently, quickly identify and deal with…

Creating GPTs with Actions

Taught by Kesha Williams
Did you know that you can extend the capabilities and knowledge of ChatGPT in real time using plugin development? GPTs…

Google Cloud Digital Leader Cert Prep 4: Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud

Taught by Google Cloud
The Google Cloud Digital Leader certification is for anyone who wishes to demonstrate their knowledge of cloud computing basics and…

Google Cloud Digital Cloud Leader Cert Prep 3: Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence

Taught by Google Cloud
The Google Cloud Digital Leader certification is for anyone who wishes to demonstrate their knowledge of cloud computing basics and…

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) Cert Prep: 3 Cloud Technology and Services

Taught by Hiroko Nishimura
Cloud Computing continues to be a dominant platform, but documentation and resources for using AWS can be rife with technical…

Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) Cert Prep: 3 Design and Implement Application Delivery Services

Taught by Derek Smith
In this course, Derek Smith, Director of Cloud Strategic Alliances and Brand at Trace3, helps you prepare for the domain…

Sharepoint Online Essential Training: Beyond the Basics

Taught by Gini von Courter
Interested in taking your SharePoint Online skills to the next level? In this course, instructor Gini von Courter guides you…

Python in Excel Quick Start

Taught by Joe Marini
Are you looking to take a deeper dive into the key features and functions of Python in Excel? This hands-on…

Google Cloud Digital Leader Cert Prep 2: Exploring Data Transformation with Google Cloud

Taught by Google Cloud
The Google Cloud Digital Leader certification is for anyone who wishes to demonstrate their knowledge of cloud computing basics and…

Building Deep Learning Applications with Keras

Taught by Isil Berkun
Keras, a high-level neural networks API, is gaining popularity for its ease of use and versatility. With businesses rapidly moving…

Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Essential Training Part 1

Taught by Lillian Pierson, P.E.
Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Essential Training is one of the most popular data science courses at LinkedIn…

Power BI Data Methods

Taught by Helen Wall
Power BI is a powerful business intelligence tool designed to help users create dynamic interactive data visualizations and help you…

LinkedIn Learning is free for currently enrolled University of Miami students. You must have a CaneID to access LinkedIn Learning. Click on “View All LinkedIn Learning Courses” to browse through all the content featured for your career circle.

Skill Building Through Virtual Company Projects

Build valuable career skills and get a taste of industry experience via short virtual projects created by top companies across the globe on the Forage platform. Click on "View All Projects" to view all experiences for this career community. To check out projects across all the career communities and relevant practice interview questions, here.

Wondering how to list a completed project on your resume/CV or LinkedIn profile? Review the Forage referencing policy.

Featured Industry & Career Guides

Vault offers comprehensive industry and career guides that provide insights into industry work life and advice for students and alumni on kickstarting their careers. You can access 170+ guides on our Custom Career Content site to help you explore career paths and gain valuable information that will help you make informed career decisions.

Click on “View All Resources” for additional guides featured for your career circle. 

Cane2Cane Mentors

Explore careers, prepare for your future, and connect with industry professionals. Exclusive to our University of Miami community, Cane2Cane is a social network where 'Canes receive help navigating from college to career. No matter who you know, or don't know, connect and learn from professionals across 60+ industries who are eager to help you prepare for your career journey.

Marc Cutler

Alumni Mentor
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Product Manager Fiserv
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Nicole Sardina, MBA, MPH

Faculty & Staff Mentors
  • Miami, FL
  • Project Manager University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Meet Nicole >
  • Tax Expert Intuit
Meet Eleanora >

Courtney Woodward

Alumni Mentor
  • Miramar, FL
  • Education Director Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Meet Courtney >
  • Miami, FL
  • Environmental Consultant Independant Consultant
Meet Raisa >

Alex Flores-Bonilla

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
Meet Alex >
  • Augusta, GA
  • Human Resources Business Partner / Manager Amazon
Meet Deen >

Abdelazim ElToukhy

Alumni Mentor
  • Dubai - United Arab Emirates
  • Programmatic Consultant, International Expansion Amazon
Meet Abdelazim >

Jimmy Escobar

Alumni Mentor
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Vice President - Practice Director Robert Half
Meet Jimmy >

Ana Leal Doreste

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Lab Assistant MediPath Pathology Services
Meet Ana >

Zhen Chan

Alumni Mentor
  • New York, NY
  • Pediatrician NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Meet Zhen >
  • Seattle, WA
  • Scientist EcoAdapt
Meet Kathryn >

Join your peers on Cane2Cane to connect with a 'Cane who can help you achieve your career goals! You can search for connections in the Cane2Cane community by applying various filters, such as industry, location, degree, and more!  

JOBSCAN

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