Welcome to the Engineering, Technology & Physical Sciences Community!

This community is a great starting place for those who are interested in solving tough real-world problems through hardware, software or science. Commonly, members of this community are intellectually curious, detail oriented, data-driven and interested in working in hands-on environments. People in this community can work in any type of organization, from start-ups to large multinational corporations to various aspects of the government and research laboratories.

Typical job types include (but clearly are not limited to) research associate, engineer, analyst, data analyst, software developer, process improvement/quality assurance, UI/UX, scientist or consultant.

Tech Industry

  • Engineering Central — A good site for entry level jobs nationwide in all engineering disciplines, including chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical and computer/IT. There is a larger database for experienced professionals as well
  • EngineeringJobs.net — Job site for engineers and high tech professionals. You can create an online resume and search job listings. It is for all engineering disciplines including biomedical, civil, environmental, software, chemical, electrical and mechanical.

Start Up

Research / Other

  • Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) —  Competitive summer research programs in the United States for undergraduates studying science, engineering, or mathematics. The programs are sponsored by the National Science Foundation, and are hosted in various universities.
  • Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) – Funded research experiences at DOE labs for sophomores through graduating seniors pursuing STEM field careers (Deadline: Early January)
  • USA Jobs — The Federal Government is a top employer of engineers of many disciplines. Click on the Students and Recent Graduates link for internship and entry-level opportunities.

Engineering Development Program at Veeva Systems

The Engineering Development Program (EDP) provides new grad engineers with a few additional resources when you join:
– “Learn by Doing” environment where you get to make a real impact starting day one
– A dedicated Technical Mentor
– Monthly …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Internship Spotlight: California Stress Trauma and Resilience Institute (CAL STAR)

Current student, Zoë Huml shared the following about being a Summer Intern at CAL STAR …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
As an intern at CAL STAR this summer, I worked on two main projects.

My …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Exploring Careers in Social Impact: A Guide for Computer Science Majors

As a computer science major, you may have set your sights on traditional tech roles in software development, data science, or systems engineering. However, if you’re passionate about using your skills for social good, the social impact and nonprofit sectors …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Making the Most of your First Summer Internship

If you are heading out on your first internship this summer, we wanted to put together some advice, tips, and resources on ways to make the most of your summer experience.

1. Be Early & Prepared!

One of the best …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Internship Spotlight: Ganance

Current student, Ronan Hwang, shared the following about being a Summer Intern at Ganance …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
As a Software Engineering Intern at Ganance, I focused on developing a predictive model using motion …

By Robin Kahan
Robin Kahan Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
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Find Summer Housing

Do you need to find housing for your summer internship? The following is a sample of summer housing resources for cities across the U.S. Be sure to thoroughly review all benefits, requirements, fees, and contracts before committing to a program.

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Internship Spotlight: AMRF Technologies

Current student, Brady Kamali, shared the following about being a Summer Intern at AMRF Technologies  …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
Outside of independent research, I worked in three main ways as an intern: testing, simulating, …

By Amory Wakefield
Amory Wakefield Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
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Featured Resources

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