Career Exploration and Development
Science and Technology
Oberlin students can apply the technical and non-technical skills they have learned within science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to reach their professional goals in this fast-growing field.
Angel Nunez and Professor Jason Stalnaker aligning their laser frequency comb for a two photon spectroscopy experiment.
Photo credit: Jennifer Manna
Possible Paths
You might be surprised at the variety of opportunities and employers in this sector. STEM internship and employment opportunities include:
Science
- Research and development
- Education (K-12, Higher)
- Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Environmental, etc.)
- Mathematics
- Public policy
- Environmental science/sustainability
- Health and safety
- Space and aeronautics
- Geology
- Astronomy
Technology
- Software development
- Computer systems
- IT management
- Web development
- Information and cyber security
- Network engineering
- Programming
- Geographic information systems (GIS)
Career Development Center CLEAR Drop-in Hours
Drop by to chat with Amani Green, Assistant Director for Career Readiness in the Science Center!
- Where: Science Center, K100
- Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
- Dates: Every Tuesday through May 24, 2022
Science and Technology Jobs & Internships
Below is a sampling of jobs and internships currently posted for Obies. Log in to Handshake to explore all of the available opportunities.
Science Resources
Below are some of the resources we recommend for funding scientific projects and finding new opportunities, including technical laboratory positions.