Careers in STEM

Check out things you can do with various STEM degrees using the links below:

  • Biology (from the American Institute of Biological Sciences)
  • Chemistry (from the American Chemical Society)
  • Computer Science (from the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics)
  • Math (from the American Mathematical Society)
  • Physics (from the American Physics Society)
  • Psychology (from the American Psychological Association)
  • Statistics and Data Science (from the American Statistical Association)

StatFest: An annual one-day conference for undergraduate students to showcase the broad range of careers in statistics and data science and provide information to help students prepare for graduate programs. The event is typically held in September or October.

Finding summer research opportunities

Pre-health resources

Minorities in Medicine resources from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

Pre-health Summer Enrichment Programs listed by state.

Tour for Diversity in Medicine: a grassroots effort to educate, inspire, and cultivate future minority physicians and dentists. Check out their website for resources, programs, and inspiration.

Pre-engineering resources

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering: career resources, scholarships, and a list of partnering engineering schools

Graduate school resources

American Physics Society Bridge to Doctorate Program

American Chemical Society Bridge to Doctorate Program

Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Bridge to Doctorate Programs

Guide to Applying for Graduate School from the Institute for Broadening Participation

Institute for Broadening Participation’s resource page for STEM graduate students (or those considering becoming STEM graduate students)

Future STEM educator resources

Afterschool Alliance: Initiative to provide fun STEM activities in afterschool programs for children.

AP STEM Access Program: A College Board imitative to increase access to advanced placement (AP) courses in STEM to high school students