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 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.

Physicists vs. Engineers – What Sets Them Apart?

Ever wondered about the distinctions between physicists and engineers? This article takes a deep dive into the distinctions between these two dynamic fields. From unraveling cosmic mysteries to crafting practical innovations, explore the unique pathways each profession offers.

By Sabrina Khan
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Art x Math = Steam Careers

Dive into this article and discover the exciting intersection of art and math in STEM careers, from 3D modelers to sound engineers. Discover how creativity and mathematical precision converge in these diverse and engaging professions, shaping the future of innovation.

By Sabrina Khan
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Unlock Your Future Exploring the AI Industry

Delve into the this article with the latest insights that unveil the jobs in AI, ranging from Machine Learning Engineers to Robotic Scientists. Learn about the essential skills required to excel in this futuristic landscape, where innovation meets opportunity.

By Sabrina Khan
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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.

Advanced SQL Practice: INSERT Operations

Taught by Scott Simpson
In this interactive course, Scott Simpson shows you the skills needed to manually insert records into a SQL database. Learn…

ChatGPT for Email: AI-Enhanced Email Mastery

Taught by Jules White
Can’t get a hold of your inbox? This course is just for you. Whether you’re looking to streamline replies, extract…

Interior Design with Blender: Build an Advanced 3D Scene

Taught by Skillshare
When 3D designer and animator Derek Elliott began exploring Blender, he didn’t realize it would transform his entire career. Learning…

Cisco CCNP Enterprise: ENARSI (300-410) Cert Prep

Taught by Kevin Wallace
Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (300-410 ENARSI) v1.1 is a 90-minute exam associated with the Cisco Certified Network…

Cisco CCNP Enterprise: ENCOR v1.1 (350-401) Cert Prep

Taught by Kevin Wallace
Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (350-401 ENCOR) v1.1 is a 120-minute professional level exam associated with the CCNP and…

AWS Management Console: A Beginner’s Guide to Services

Taught by Uduak Sonuyi
In this course, certified AWS re/Start instructor Uduak Sonuyi gives you a tour of the Management Console, including how to…

AI-Enhanced Leadership Development and Self-Coaching for Managers

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
Did you know that AI can help you become a more effective manager, regardless of where you’re at in your…

Introduction to Azure Event Grid

Taught by Sahil Malik
Azure Event Grid is a fully managed intelligent event routing service that allows for uniform event consumption using a publish-subscribe…

Building AI Applications with Amazon Bedrock

Taught by Noah Gift
In this course, learn how to build real-world, AI-powered applications using Amazon Bedrock. Instructor Noah Gift starts off with an…

Choosing the Right ML Approach for Your Business Case with ISO/IEC 25053:2022

Taught by Lyron Andrews
In this course, instructor Lyron Andrews shows you how to describe the system components of machine learning (ML) and their…

Learning JakartaEE

Taught by Buddhini Samarakkody
This course focuses on the fundamentals of the Jakarta EE technology and its architecture and helps you to familiarize yourself…

Understanding Artificial Intelligence Concepts and Terminology with ISO/IEC 22989:2022

Taught by Lyron Andrews
As the use cases and implementation of AI tools continue growing, there are risks of misinterpreting intent and purpose across…

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) Cert Prep

Taught by Tom Carpenter
Earning the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) certification vets your ability to design cost- and performance-optimized solutions leveraging…

Azure AI for Developers: AI Design Foundations

Taught by Marco Casalaina
This course serves as a foundational introduction to core AI concepts and solutions. Instructor Marco Casalaina provides beginner-level coverage of…

Programming Generative AI: From Variational Autoencoders to Stable Diffusion with PyTorch and Hugging Face

Taught by Jonathan Dinu
In this course, Jonathan Dinu—a dedicated educator, author, and speaker—presents an interactive tour of deep generative modeling. Learn how to…

Artificial Intelligence for Project Managers

Taught by Oliver Yarbrough
AI is revolutionizing the way project managers work, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and innovation. In this course,…

Copilot for Project Management: Build an AI-Powered Stakeholder Comms Plan

Taught by Heather Severino
If you’re a project or portfolio manager, AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot can help you automate a wide variety of…

Copilot in Excel: Supercharge Your Financial Modeling

Taught by Joshua Rischin
Master financial modeling with Copilot in Excel. Follow along with Joshua Rischin as he demonstrates how to use the new…

Nano Tips for Using Google Gemini with Lachezar Arabadzhiev

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

Gmail Essential Training

Taught by Jess Stratton
Discover how to use all the key features of Gmail, the free email service from Google. Instructor Jess Stratton starts…

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.

Magaly Park

Community Mentor
  • Miami, Florida
  • Board Member GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF GREATER MIAMI INC
Meet Magaly

Nicole Fernandez

Alumni Mentor
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Sr. Manager, Sales Enablement | GTM Learning Strategy & Design Citrix
Meet Nicole

Brad Martin

Alumni Mentor
  • Bozeman, Montana
  • Software Engineer Advanced Electronic Designs
Meet Brad

Bryanna Desimone

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Network Engineer Infinite Internet Corporation
Meet Bryanna

Ellen Ruch

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Surety Intern Frankenmuth Insurance
Meet Ellen

Isabelle Geller

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

Marc Cutler

Alumni Mentor
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Product Manager Fiserv
Meet Marc

Keegan Gibson

Alumni Mentor
  • New York, NY
  • Senior, Consulting EY
Meet Keegan

Kathleen Kean

Alumni Mentor
  • New York, NY
  • Project Coordinator NextEra Energy
Meet Kathleen

Ana Leal Doreste

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

Yosef Veira

Alumni Mentor
  • New York City, NY
  • Brand Management Palm Bay International
Meet Yosef

Brenna O’Neill

Alumni Mentor
  • Almería, Spain
  • Trainer Genial.ly
Meet Brenna

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!  

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