Michael Williams '13
I absolutely loved being a campus tour guide. Nothing beats seeing moms, dads, and/or other family members go from "anxious and worried to send their child off to school" to "comfortable and excited."
The STEM Career Community is a space for students who have a desire to innovate, invent, research, analyze, and critically think through various solutions in multiple disciplines. Do you enjoy solving complex problems? Are you skilled in learning new software or programs? Interested in conducting in-depth research? This community will cover a wide range of opportunities that relate to these interests and more! Examples of jobs you will learn about in this community are electrical engineer, software engineer, programmer, data scientist, cybersecurity analyst, and others. These careers and many others can be explored in this community through event opportunities, industry information, internship or co-op postings, and additional resources.
Many students are interested in pursuing areas within STEM at GVSU, but aren’t sure how to get started. Here are some tools to help you learn more about GVSU majors and various pathways in STEM careers.
Getting involved and gaining experience is a great way to explore your interests, “test out” ideas, and learn more about the world of work. Getting involved can look like a variety of things. The important thing is to try something!
Both engineering and technology students have a required experiential learning experience embedded in their coursework.
Explore options within science and math, including common pathways, graduate program options, gap years, and certifications.
Many students are interested in pursuing areas within STEM at GVSU, but aren’t sure how to get started. Here are some tools to help you learn more about GVSU majors and various pathways in STEM careers.
Careers in STEM: As Seen on TV
Undergraduate Research: Answering Questions, Debunking Myths, and More
Areas of interest might include biology, statistics, and occupational safety and health.
Areas of interest might include biomedical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and product and design manufacturing.
Areas of interest might include computer science, cybersecurity, and information technology.
Click on each career guide to obtain information about internship & volunteer sites, job titles, and skills relevant to these areas.
Check out department and college websites for course offerings and curriculum guides, additional career resources, relevant events, and more!
Minors and certificates can be a great way to demonstrate to employers that you have training in a specific area or skill set.
I absolutely loved being a campus tour guide. Nothing beats seeing moms, dads, and/or other family members go from "anxious and worried to send their child off to school" to "comfortable and excited."
My favorite GVSU memory is probably senior project day. It was the last big event I participated in at GVSU and it was great to reach the finish line and graduate.
The GVSC mainframe computer was kept fairly busy for a while with my test runs of a computational physics problem.
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Getting involved and gaining experience is a great way to explore your interests, “test out” ideas, and learn more about the world of work. Getting involved can look like a variety of things. The important thing is to try something!
On-campus student organizations with a professional goal are an excellent way to explore your future career and get involved in your field. For more information on the organizations below use the GVSU LakerLink.
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular biology
Android Mobile Club
Beekeepers Club
Biology Club
Cage Free
Chemistry Club
Computer Science Club
Ethics Club
Farm Club
Genetic Counseling Organization
GVSU Computing Club
GVSU Formula Racing Team
GVSU Solar Racing Team
IEEE - international professional organization for electrical, computer, and electronics engineers
Microbiology Club
National Society of Black Engineers
Neighbors for Justice
Seidman Sustainability
Society of Women Engineers
Soil and Water Conservation Club
Student Environmental Coalition
Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)
Upsilon Pi Epsilon
Wildlife Society
American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME)
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE)
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Society of Hispanic Professional
Engineers (SHPE)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
American Society for Engineering
Education (ASEE)
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Association for Women in
Computing (AWC)
American Statistical Association (ASA)
American Mathematical Society (AMS)
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)
November 7, 2024 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Kennedy Hall of Engineering Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from the Mission Design and Automation! Students can stop by for a casual conversation...
November 7, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This free, three-course etiquette dinner is the perfect opportunity to finally learn which fork is for salad and which glass is yours. You will have the opportunity to explore Continental vs. American...
November 14, 2024 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Kennedy Hall of Engineering Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet Weiss Technik North America, Inc representatives. Students can stop by for a casual conversation with...
November 18, 2024 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Kennedy Hall of Engineering Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet Adac Automotive representatives. Students can stop by for a casual conversation with professionals...
November 19, 2024 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Kennedy Hall of Engineering Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet Artiflex Manufacturing representatives. Students can stop by for a casual conversation with professionals...
11/5/24
Quality Assurance Specialist (Logistics) (Warren, MI)
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Army Civilian Careers
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Administrative Specialist 1
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Clackamas County
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Information Technology Specialist
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Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Both engineering and technology students have a required experiential learning experience embedded in their coursework.
At the Career Center, we can assist students with employer connections, drafting resumes and cover letters, and preparing for interviews during their Co-op/internship search. Visit CareerLab or schedule an appointment and we are happy to help!
Explore options within science and math, including common pathways, graduate program options, gap years, and certifications.
Check out What Can I Do With This Major to learn about other pathways your major can take you!
Some common post-undergraduate pathways in Science and Math may include:
Check out opportunities for testing out the world of work via paid and unpaid experiences with a low time commitment.
Office Address: 101B DeVos
Phone: (616) 331-6708
Email: [email protected]
Chris is a Career Advisor who works with students, faculty, and employers in the Seymour & Esther Padnos College of Engineering & Computing, mathematics, statistics, and physics departments.
Office Address: 200 Student Services
Phone: (616) 331-3311
Email: [email protected]
Stephanie is a Career Advisor who works with students, faculty, and employers in the natural and hard sciences and health related programs.