Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Career Community

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Career Community is designed to offer targeted resources for students pursuing careers in STEM related industries. The career coach works with students one-on-one regarding career planning tools and exploration. The assistant director of external relations works with employers and alumni to offer unique and meaningful career-related opportunities.

Find your major below to link to internship and research opportunities, job search websites, sample resumes, typical interview questions and relevant associations:

• Biology
• Business Information Systems, Business Analytics & Project Management
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Environmental Science & Studies
• Forensic Chemistry
• Geography and Environmental Planning
• Geology
• Informational Systems & Informational Technology
• Mathematics & Actuarial Science Risk Management
• Molecular Biology, Biochem, & Bioinfo
• Physics
• Supply Chain Management

Exploring Options for Pre-Screened Majors

Students in pre-screened majors can use the following resources to explore academic options and potential career paths:

• Focus 2 – Explore majors and career options through self-assessment, career exploration, and informed academic decision-making
• Career Coaching – One-on-one support to help students discover their interests and confidently choose a path aligned with their goals
• Forage Career Explorer – Virtual simulations that allow students to “test-drive” real-world jobs and explore careers that match their strengths, interests, and work style
• O-Net Interest Profiler – Identifies students’ interests and connects them to related career options

Forage

STEM Virtual Experience Programs

Learn directly from leading companies and gain valuable career skills by completing virtual work experiences on Forage.

Contact Your Career Coach

Tanja Swain

Assistant Director, STEM Career Education

Phone

410-704-3224

Email

tswain@towson.edu

Additionally, if you are a student, we encourage you to set up a time to meet with a career coach for more personalized and targeted information by scheduling an appointment in Handshake.

Using Handshake

Connect with Your Career Community Today

• Log in to your Handshake account
• Update your profile and include your education, work experience and extracurricular
• Select your career interest
• Follow the Business & Economics Career Community collection to find jobs, events, fairs, and employer opportunities.

Additional Resources

• Explore Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Credentials (KSACs) by IT Pathway – CAPITAL CoLAB
• The Muse – Build Your Skills Set
• Johns Hopkins – Working at CTY Summer Sites
• Resources for Students – TU Department of Computer & Information Sciences
• STEM Grant Opportunities
• Apply for Unemployment Insurance in Maryland
• Maryland Jobs
• Maryland Job Network 

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STEM Industry Connections

If you are a company, non-profit organization or government agency, there are opportunities for on-campus recruitment and off-campus programming. If you are a TU alumnus/a or parent/family member, mentorship is an invaluable opportunity for students as it is key to career development. Our Assistant Director of External Relations will work with you to strategically engage with TU students.

Sheila Tilghman

Assistant Director of External Relations, STEM and Health & Wellness

Phone

410-704-3667

Email

stilghman@towson.edu