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Science, Technology, Engineering & Math


People in these Fields

People in these fields typically focus on research, analysis, design, development, education, sales, management, and support in a variety of scientific, technical environments. People in these fields spend their time interacting with machines, software, and specimens; collecting and analyzing data; collaborating within interdisciplinary teams; and communicating findings and outcomes. Check out some examples of professionals who pursued a career in science.

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Career Advisors

Sample Internships and Employers

Student Organizations and More on Rock Chalk Central

  • American Association of Petroleum Geologists Student Chapter
  • American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
  • American Institute of Chemical Engineers
  • American Society of Civil Engineers
  • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • American Society of Microbiology
  • Analytics and Information Systems Club
  • Biomedical Engineering Society
  • Chemistry Club
  • EcoScholars
  • Engineers without Borders
  • Jayhawk High Power Rocketry
  • Kansas Association of Planning Students (Urban Planning)
  • KU Robotics Organization
  • KUbeSat (Building Satellites)
  • Society of Petroleum Engineers
  • Society of Physics Students
  • Software Engineers Club
  • StemTEACH KU

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Jobs and Internships

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