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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 Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences, and Miami Herbert Business School websites to view currently open listings for UM students and alumni in STEM fields. 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.

Top 5 Programming Languages For Blockchain Development

With a net worth of around $20 billion, the blockchain market will see a big boom by 2024.

There is a high surge in demand for top-notch digital solutions for every software development today. Here blockchain comes into the picture. Blockchain …

By Sudeep Srivastava
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Role and key skills of a Cybersecurity Engineer in an Enterprise Environment

As the prevalence of cybercrimes rises, cybersecurity engineers are in great demand. According to INTERPOL, the COVID-19 pandemic boosted cybercrime by 600 percent in 2020. As businesses depend mainly more on digital platforms for information sharing, transactions, and data sharing, …

By Richa Sareen
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What is Blockchain and Why are Businesses Choosing It?

Now that blockchain technology has been making the news, many suppliers want to introduce it into their supply chains. But no one is quite sure how or where to start. Blockchain is expanding in the world. It is the design …

By Arundhuti Mahato
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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.

Platform Engineering Foundations

Taught by Dave Swersky
The software delivery lifecycle has only increased in complexity over the years, along with the infrastructure that supports enterprise systems.…

Excel for Healthcare: Practical Applications and Skills

Taught by Wuraola Oyewusi
Looking to upskill as a healthcare professional? This hands-on course is designed to equip healthcare workers with practical Excel skills…

OpenAI API: Building Voice Apps with the Realtime API

Taught by Morten Rand-Hendriksen
The Realtime API from OpenAI gives you the tools and materials needed to integrate latency-free voice-to-voice interaction in your AI…

Security in ASP.NET Core

Taught by Christian Wenz
As many as nine out of ten web applications have security vulnerabilities. Luckily, ASP.NET Core developers have a multitude of…

Expert Domain-Driven Design (DDD) Implementation in .NET

Taught by Rodrigo Díaz Concha
This course is aimed at .NET developers and architects interested in applying domain-driven design (DDD) in their projects. Instructor Rodrigo…

Create Your Own Code Assistant with Llama 2, Node.js, and React.js

Taught by Steven Emmerich
Coding assistants sound like a great idea—in theory. But they’re often too generic and lack the ability to personalize individual…

A Bug Bounty Toolkit for Security Researchers

Taught by Bipin Gajbhiye
Bug bounties have proven to be one of the best ways to scale penetration testing and tap into the skills…

Design Thinking for Project Managers

Taught by Seyi Kukoyi
In this course, Seyi Kukoyi—a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® and educator—guides you through the core principles and stages of…

ASP.NET Core Health Checks

Taught by Christian Wenz
Logging and health checks in ASP.NET Core are vital for enterprise and commercial development. You need to understand what’s happening…

Using Generative AI in Public Relations

Taught by Martin Waxman
Discover the ever-evolving interface between generative AI and PR, focusing on strategic communication that forges meaningful relationships and achieves long-term…

Windows Server 2025 Essential Training

Taught by Robert McMillen
This course covers the essentials that you need to install and administer Windows Server 2025. Instructor Robert McMillen covers the…

Deep Learning and Generative AI: Data Prep, Analysis, and Visualization with Python

Taught by Gwendolyn Stripling
If you’re looking to keep up with the rapid advancements and applications of deep learning techniques, this course provides a…

Deep Learning with TensorFlow: Insights and Innovations

Taught by Isil Berkun
As the AI landscape continuously evolves, understanding the foundational and emerging aspects of deep learning becomes crucial for professionals looking…

Improve Business Process Modeling with Generative AI

Taught by Madecraft
Discover the transformative power of generative AI in business process modeling with Colby Hawker, a seasoned leader in generative AI…

Agentic AI Fundamentals: Architectures, Frameworks, and Applications

Taught by David Linthicum
Looking to dive into the world of agentic AI? The course covers the essential concepts, architectures, and frameworks that form…

Building a Scalable Monorepo with JavaScript and TypeScript

Taught by Eve Porcello
In this course, learn the fundamentals of managing multiple repositories for different components of a project, recognizing the advantages and…

Database Design Fundamentals

Taught by Melody Zacharias
Understanding how to design databases effectively can be a game-changer—both for your current work and for your future career. In…

Nano Tips for Building a Supportive Network with Gemma, Tatiana, and Erin

Taught by Dr Gemma Leigh Roberts
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, join…

Copilot for Service: Helpful Tips for Customer Service Agents

Taught by Garrick Chow
Discover how Copilot for Service can revolutionize the customer service experience by streamlining tasks like handling customer inquiries, researching solutions,…

Reimagining Skills in the Age of AI

Taught by Aneesh Raman
In this course, LinkedIn VP Aneesh Raman discusses the connection between AI and skills, reinforcing the importance of skills-first thinking,…

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.

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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.

Brad Martin

Alumni Mentor
  • Bozeman, Montana
  • Software Engineer Advanced Electronic Designs
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Ellen Ruch

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Surety Intern Frankenmuth Insurance
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Isabelle Geller

Alumni Mentor
  • Louisville, KY
  • Shark Research and Conservation Intern University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
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Marc Cutler

Alumni Mentor
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Product Manager Fiserv
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Keegan Gibson

Alumni Mentor
  • New York, NY
  • Consultant EY
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Kathleen Kean

Alumni Mentor
  • New York, NY
  • Project Coordinator NextEra Energy
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Ana Leal Doreste

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Lab Assistant MediPath Pathology Services
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Yosef Veira

Alumni Mentor
  • New York City, NY
  • Brand Management Palm Bay International
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Brenna O’Neill

Alumni Mentor
  • Almería, Spain
  • Trainer Genial.ly
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Carlos Agudelo

Alumni Mentor
  • Tampa, FL
  • Port Manager Del Monte Fresh Produce
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George Pino

Community Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • President State Street Realty
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Kyle Cooper

Alumni Mentor
  • Morristown, NJ
  • Owner & Operator COOPER AUTOSPORT
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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

The more effectively you can tailor your resume for a specific job, the better your chances are. Easily optimize your resume by completing a scan below. By scanning and comparing your resume versus any job description Jobscan will give you an instant analysis of how well your resume is tailored for a particular job and how it can be even better optimized for an applicant tracking system (ATS). To start, paste in the text of your resume then paste the text of the job posting you’re interested in, and press Scan.