STEMConnect

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

Get Connected to Research

Yale Undergraduate Research Association Undergraduate Research Association: Founded in 2015, 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. An REU Site consists of ~10 undergrads who conduct research at host institutions.

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

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

Technical Interview Preparation

OCS STEM Connect Coding Practice Workshops are held throughout the academic year and lead by graduate peer advisors. These workshops are designed to help students searching for technical jobs gain hands-on coding experience and practice doing mock interviews.

• Check out the Yale Career Link Events tab for additional events as they are posted.
• For a robust listing of interview preparation resources, please visit the Interview Preparation page for a broader range of resources.
• Sample SQL Problems and Solutions from DataMask

Try out Career Options

• 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. Its value goes beyond applying theoretical skills to practical scenarios. 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 than is possible through classroom study alone;
  • the capacity for critical thinking and application of knowledge in complex or ambiguous situations;
  • the ability to engage in lifelong learning, including learning in the workplace
• 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, help develop project management and communication skills, and engage in productive teamwork.