STEMConnect

Learn More About BioInnovation

• BioMed Industry Terms
• Biomaterials/Regenerative Medicine
• BioPharma
• Diagnostics
• MedTech
• Microfluidics and Nanoparticles
• Synthetic Biology

Technical Interview Preparation

For a robust listing of interview preparation resources, please visit the Interview Preparation page for a broader range of resources. See also the technical interview guide and CS industry guide below.

Get Connected to Research

Yale Undergraduate Research Association YURA fosters a community of Yale undergraduate researchers and connects them with mentors, resources, and other undergraduate researchers.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU): Collaborate with peers for NSF funded research opportunities for undergraduates through its REU Sites program.

STARS (Science, Technology and Research Scholars) Program: Provides undergraduates an opportunity to combine course-based study, research, mentorship, networking, and career planning in the fields of science and technology.

STEM Internships & Fellowships: Internship opportunities compiled by The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

Yale Academic Programs Research Centers: Discover how Yale scholars are advancing the fields of humanities, arts, social sciences, medicine, science, and engineering.

Options for Funding Your Research

• Summer Experience Award (SEA)
• International Summer Award (ISA)
• Fellowships and Funding
• The Office of Science and Quantitative Reasoning

Did you know?

• Peer networking lists found in Yale Career Link in the “Career Library” (under the “Resources” tab); sort by major
• Alumni Spotlight Series on Yale GSAS and postdoctoral STEM alums
• Career Outcomes reports list employment data for Yale College, GSAS and postdocs; data can be sorted by major, discipline, and program of interest
• Individual Development Plans for GSAS students and postdocs, which includes career planning and self-assessment tools
• High Demand STEM Careers; compiled by The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
• PhD Pathways; campus organizations that can help you explore careers and build skills

Try out Career Options

• Create a Target Employer List (Job Search Road Map)
• Research jobs and workplaces: Informational Interviewing is a great way to learn about an industry and career path.
• Try out different work environments: Professional experiences and internships – Experiential learning is a way to link what is learned in the classroom to real-world experience. In fact, experiential education can also lead to more powerful academic learning and help students achieve intellectual goals commonly associated with liberal education, including:
  • a deeper understanding of subject matter;
  • develop critical thinking skills and application of knowledge in complex or ambiguous situations
• Gain experience on-campus: Working in a leadership or administrative position for a student organization can support your professional development, provide insight into career functions, and help develop project management and communication skills.