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.
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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.
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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 was working late in Kindschi Hall on pouring an agarose gel for electrophoresis but I had mistakenly poured the gel too thick. I remember just laughing with my classmates because I'd review the progress hour after hour and nothing would change.
Spending Fall days at the Sustainable Agriculture Project taking care of the honey bee hives and harvesting vegetables.
During my graduate research, I studied the impact of sediment remediation on stream conditions using a benthic macroinvertebrate index of biotic integrity.
Find more STEM alumni on LinkedIn!
Don't have a LinkedIn profile? Read these tips to learn more!
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.
February 1, 2026 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
All Grand Valley students and alumni are invited to attend a GVSU/JCPenney Suit-Up Event! This event will include options to participate virtually or in-person. In-person: Come to JCPenney at RiverTown...
12/20/25
Transportation Engineer (Electrical)
for job 10590138
Caltrans HQ
Expires: 12/30/25
12/19/25
Wildlife Biologist - Hurlburt Field, FL
for job 10588471
Colorado State University - Warner College of Natural Resources (1401)
Expires: 12/29/25
12/18/25
Transportation Engineer (Civil) (JC-500370)
for job 10586700
Caltrans HQ
Expires: 12/29/25
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!
Gather information on whether to pursue graduate education and a timeline for preparing for graduate study. Talking to faculty from the specific program(s) you are interested in can provide a lot of information that will aid your decision-making.
Explore options within science and math, including common pathways, graduate program options, gap years, and certifications.
Fellowships are high-impact, potentially life-changing opportunities for students and alumni, opening doors to careers in public service, advanced academic study, foreign service, international teaching, and other career and service pathways into meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Connect with the Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships to learn about opportunities both in the U.S. and abroad
Some common post-undergraduate pathways at GVSU in Science and Research may include:
Check out opportunities for testing out the world of work via paid and unpaid experiences with a low time commitment.
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