Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

The resources and tools found within this community have been designed and curated to support students who are interested in fields related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This pathway is focused on applying technology and scientific methods with critical thinking to improve a variety of areas.

This community covers four main industry areas:

  1. Science- The science field designates jobs and careers where professionals use life and physical science to facilitate change for the benefit of society. While one person might work to cure diseases and famine, another science practitioner could aim to resolve climate change. With such a diverse range of specializations for someone to pursue, they can help an individual forge a distinctive career path and differentiate themselves from others by having unique expertise and knowledge.
  2. Technology- The technology field primarily focuses on the advancement of mechanical innovations and the implementation of technology to improve productivity and optimize processes. Technology helps people accomplish laborious tasks more efficiently and access digital systems to learn new skills, earn money, and remain up to date on current trends. Careers in this industry are incredibly expansive, and it’s the one STEM field that integrates into all other fields.
  3. Engineering- Engineering could be considered a composite of the other three STEM fields. In engineering, professionals use their expertise to solve complex technical problems regarding a wide range of topics. For example, one engineer might develop the means to travel to a faraway planet to extract planetary matter, while another engineer might seek to develop a new type of roadway that can make driving safer. Engineers, no matter the field, usually follow the process of designing, implementing, and testing their innovations to ensure they function as intended.
  4. Mathematics- The mathematics field refers to professions that harness the power of numbers, algorithms, and dynamic equations to understand how systems work, solve problems, identify patterns, and justify solutions from a statistical and data-driven perspective. Many other STEM professionals integrate mathematical computations into their operational processes because it helps them better obtain their desired outcomes.

 

You are welcome to engage with as many pathways as you would like! Take time to review the community – check out the articles and blog posts and explore the resources to learn more about these industries. You will also find things you can do now, like joining a related student organization or getting involved with a professional association, to explore and develop relevant skills and knowledge.

Career Trek: Anheuser-Busch and J&J Vision

Join Us for a STEM-Focused Career Trek to Jacksonville!

Explore how STEM drives innovation across industries during this exciting one-day trek to Jacksonville, where we’ll visit two globally recognized organizations: Anheuser-Busch and Johnson & Johnson Vision. This experience will highlight …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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How students, grads can stand out when applying and interviewing for jobs

When you’re early in your career, it can feel like you’re shouting into a crowded room, hoping someone will hear your voice above the noise. The reality is that most employers are looking for potential more than polish. They don’t …

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Design Jam with StartGNV

Get ready to innovate, collaborate, and compete in the ultimate Design Thinking challenge! This high-energy, fast-paced competition invites students to tackle real-world problems by applying the principles of design thinking. Over three action-packed days, you’ll work in teams to brainstorm, …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Insights from SoFlo DevCon 2025

This year’s SoFlo DevCon, South Florida’s premier developer conference, brought together tech professionals, students, and thought leaders for a full day of learning, networking, and innovation. The 2025 theme, “To the Future and Beyond,” focused on how emerging technologies—especially artificial …

By Karissa Singh
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Soaring into Innovation: UF Students Explore Careers at CAE

In April, UF students took their career exploration to new heights with a Career Trek to CAE’s new Tampa facility, a global leader in flight simulation and aviation training.

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Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Credentials and Courses

Writing a Business Report

Taught by Judy Steiner-Williams
Learn how to write a well-constructed business report. In this course, author and senior Kelley School of Business lecturer Judy…

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) Cert Prep

Taught by Hiroko Nishimura
Getting vetted as an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner validates your professional abilities and understanding of AWS cloud services. Join instructor…

Learning Everyday Math

Taught by Vince Kotchian
This course explains essential math concepts in clear language, using real-world problems that will help learners of all levels feel…

Alex McDowell: World Building and Narrative

Taught by Alex McDowell
Minority Report changed production designer Alex McDowell’s career. The film didn’t begin with a script. Instead, director Steven Spielberg wanted…

SharePoint 2013: Installing and Configuring a Test Environment

Taught by Spike Xavier
For a successful SharePoint deployment, it’s a best practice to create a test environment first. However, SharePoint is not a…

Agile at Work: Reporting with Agile Charts and Boards

Taught by Doug Rose
Agile teams need a lightweight way to report their progress. Agile reports should be simple and easy to read, and…

Design the Web: SVG Rollovers with CSS

Taught by Chris Converse
Learn how to change the color and visibility of SVG graphics with CSS. In this installment of Design the Web,…

Mapping the Modern Web Design Process

Taught by Morten Rand-Hendriksen
Once you eliminate the trends and terminology, web design is about one thing and one thing only: getting your message…

David Lesperance Digital Environment Design

Taught by David Lesperance
Fascinated by what’s happening in the background of your favorite movies and video games? Environmental artist David Lesperance creates the…

PHP: Design Patterns

Taught by Keith Casey
Write better PHP code by following these popular (and time-tested) design patterns. Developer Keith Casey introduces 11 design patterns that…

Storytelling for Designers

Taught by Stacey Williams-Ng
The main goal for most design projects is to convey a message visually, in a way that hooks the viewer.…

CSS Positioning Best Practices

Taught by Bill Weinman
Web designers and coders will be introduced to techniques to improve their results in CSS Positioning Best Practices. Beginning with…

Jeffrey Zeldman: 20 years of Web Design and Community

Taught by Jeffrey Zeldman
Who is Jeffrey Zeldman? The “Miles Davis of web design”? “Godfather of the web”? Or simply “your friend on the…

Design the Web: Graphics and CSS Pseudo-Elements

Taught by Chris Converse
Learn to combine graphics and pseudo-elements to add more design and layout possibilities without adding more HTML to your web…

Learning Responsive Media

Taught by Christopher Schmitt
Why restrict yourself to inline images and static text, especially in our multidevice, multiplatform era? Responsive media allows you to…

Apache Web Server: Administration

Taught by Jon Peck
Quickly learn how to manage and configure an Apache web server. This course is designed for IT professionals, office managers,…

Responsive Typography Techniques

Taught by Val Head
Learn how to create typography that’s beautiful, functional, and easily scalable across tablets, phones, and computers of all types and…

UX Foundations: Logic and Content

Taught by Morten Rand-Hendriksen
Foundations of UX: Logic and Content looks at how designers, developers, and content creators can use the ancient art of…

Creating a Responsive Web Experience

Taught by Chris Converse
Many times, simply resizing your web design is not enough to create a satisfying user experience. This course helps you…

Web Motion: Animate a CSS Sprite Sheet

Taught by Tom Green
CSS sprite sheets have opened up another door for web motion, allowing you to efficiently animate a series of images—anything…

Forage Job Simulations

Career Resources

The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds summer research experiences for undergraduates. Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs allow students an …

Career Paths for Civil Engineers

This brochure outlines possible career paths for civil engineers working in public agencies, academia, consulting, industry, and construction.

Resource for STEM undergraduates to find research opportunities

Explore top internship opportunities across various industries with Vault’s comprehensive directory. From leading tech firms to prestigious financial institutions, Vault …

Contact & Location

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PO Box 118507
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We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.