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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.

Explore Trending STEM Opportunities

Curious about the future of STEM careers? Dive into insights from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Handbook. Oak Ridge Institute experts offer a brief on the outlook, education, and earnings for vital STEM roles.

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The Backbone of Tech: Valuing Behind-the-Scenes Employees

When you think about tech, the first thing that probably comes to mind is software development. Thought to be the magic behind so many of the tools we use every day, software developers have been in high demand for several …

By Ivana Zec
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10 Important Python Skills All Data Scientists Should Master

Python is one of the most in-demand programming languages in the world right now—especially in data science. StackOverflow’s 2022 Developer Survey ranked Python in the fourth position in their list of most popular technologies and the third spot of the …

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

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.

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New Scientist Jobs: Your Science Career Catalyst

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 …

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Science Careers: Your Gateway to Professional Opportunities

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.

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GitHub | A Platform for Developers

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 …

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TECHNOLOchicas

TECHNOLOchicas

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

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Dice: Tech Job Platform

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.

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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.

Using Generative AI Ethically at Work

Taught by Katrina Ingram
While many people have found the benefits of using generative AI at work, it’s important to understand how to navigate…

Go Standard Library

Taught by Ademusoyo Awosika-Olumo
Go has become a very popular programming language in the developer community due to its simplicity, performance, and focus on…

Apache Iceberg for Data Analytics and Machine Learning

Taught by Dremio
Apache Iceberg has become a game changer in the world of analytics and machine learning. Iceberg lets you change your…

Securing Generative AI: Strategies, Methodologies, Tools, and Best Practices

Taught by Omar Santos
This course offers a comprehensive exploration into the crucial security measures necessary for the deployment and development of various AI…

AI Orchestration: Designing the Prototype Architecture and Data Strategy

Taught by Noah Gift
This course covers the fundamentals and practical applications of AI orchestration. It is structured to provide both theoretical knowledge and…

AWS Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) Projects: Secure Networking, Resource Management, and Cloud Architecture

Taught by Rick Crisci
Master AWS Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs)—the foundation of creating isolated, secure sections within the cloud and enabling seamless deployment and…

Enterprise AI Solutions with AWS: Amazon Q Business, Bedrock Knowledge Bases, and SageMaker MLOps

Taught by Noah Gift
In this course, learn about enterprise AI solutions, combining Amazon Q Business, Bedrock’s knowledge bases, and SageMaker MLOps for end-to-end…

AI Governance for Organizations: Applying ISO/IEC 38507:2022

Taught by Lyron Andrews
AI offers unprecedented technology capabilities, but how can you use it effectively, efficiently, and responsibly? In this course, instructor Lyron…

IT Service Management Foundations: Capacity and Availability Management

Taught by Mark Grey
Are you new to capacity and availability or wanting to mature your organization’s capacity availability service as a service manager?…

Creating Agents (Custom Copilots) in SharePoint

Taught by Gini von Courter
Unlock the potential of SharePoint to streamline your workflow in this comprehensive course on building Copilot agents. Instructor Gini von…

Generative AI for Web Developers: AI-Powered Pair Programming for Full-Stack Development

Taught by Shaun Wassell
This course introduces web developers to the transformative power of generative AI in enhancing web development processes across a wide…

Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer Cert Prep

Taught by Victor Dantas
Whether you’re preparing to take the Associate Cloud Engineer certificate exam or are just interested in deepening your knowledge of…

The Future of AI for Finance and Accounting

Taught by Jason Schenker
This course helps professionals and business leaders identify, assess, and prepare to use artificial intelligence (AI) in accounting and finance.…

Building AI Competencies in Business Development Teams

Taught by Madecraft
Are you looking for innovative solutions for your business development teams? In this course, Alexandra VanAntwerp shares how to build…

International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) 4.0+ Foundation Cert Prep

Taught by Mike Smith
Explore the world of ISTQB certifications, recognized globally for excellence in software testing. Technology content creator Mike Smith (aka PeripheralMike)…

AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty (MLS-C01) Cert Prep

Taught by Pearson
Getting the AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty (MLS-C01) certification highlights your versatility as an ML engineer. Usually, ML engineers…

Using Generative AI to Extract Information from Email

Taught by Jules White
Supercharge your project management workflow. In this course, instructor Jules White shows you how to harness the full potential of…

Complete Guide to Parallel and Concurrent Programming in Python

Taught by Olivia Chiu Stone
Parallel programming unlocks a program’s ability to execute multiple instructions simultaneously, increases the overall processing throughput, and is key to…

Design Thinking for Writers: Create a Compelling Character

Taught by Skillshare
What if you could remain true to your own creative vision while also testing the impact of your choices on…

Generative AI Powered Project Plans

Taught by Jules White
Transform how you plan and manage projects by leveraging ChatGPT to build smarter, more insightful project plans that aren’t just…

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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.

Cyber Experience with Deloitte Australia

Data Analytics Experience with Deloitte Australia

Technology Experience with Deloitte Australia

Software Engineering Experience with JPMorgan Chase & Co

Technology Engineering Experience with Lloyds Banking Group

Software Engineering Experience with Accenture Nordics

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

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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.

Vault Guide to Chemistry Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Chemistry Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Nursing Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Nursing Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Information Technology Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Information Technology Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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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.

Nicole Fernandez

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  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Sr. Manager, Sales Enablement | GTM Learning Strategy & Design Citrix
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Brad Martin

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  • Bozeman, Montana
  • Software Engineer Advanced Electronic Designs
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Bryanna Desimone

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Network Engineer Infinite Internet Corporation
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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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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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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.