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)

• Co-op Education is is a partnership between the university, student, and an engineering employer, resulting in an experiential learning work experience . A three (3) semester enrollment is a required component of the B.S.E. program at GVSU. 
  • The School of Engineering has resources listed on its website with helpful information about securing a Co-op. 
• Computing students are also required to complete an internship to graduate, the School of Computing has information on their website about finding internships. 

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!

• Padnos College of Engineering
  • Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)
• Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Programs
  • B.S.E/M.S.E Program
  • Articulated B.S.E. Interdisciplinary Engineering, Architectural Emphasis and Master of Architecture (at KCAD)
• GVSU School of Computing Graduate Programs
  • Applied Computer Science, M.S.
  • Cybersecurity, M.S.
  • Data Science and Analytics, M.S.
  • Health Informatics and Bioinformatics, M.S.

• Peterson’s Guide to Graduate School: https://www.petersons.com/graduate-schools.aspx 
  • This site is a great start to identifying potential post-graduate programs that fit your criteria for location and topic of interest. The list of schools presented include fast facts. Be sure to link out to the actual program webpage for specific details about the admissions process and potential funding sources such as scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships (teaching, research, or administrative).
• Michigan State University Graduate School
• University of Michigan Graduate School
• Eastern Michigan University Graduate School
• Oakland University Graduate School

• Learn more about the badges and certificates offered by Grand Valley to help expand your skill set and enhance your professional profile
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Google Career Certifications 
• CompTia A+
• Microsoft Credentials 
• Cisco Certifications

• There are many career field students in Science and Math can pursue, here are a few of the most common pathways:
  • Science
    • Biology 
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
    • Cell and Molecular Biology 
    • Geology
    • Behavioral Neuroscience
    • Biochemistry
  • Math
    • Mathematics
    • Statistics 

Check out What Can I Do With This Major to learn about other pathways your major can take you!

• A gap year between undergrad and graduate school can be beneficial for many students to gain valuable work experience, clarify goals, strengthen your graduate application, and minimize burnout. 
  • Consider the goals and skills you would like to develop when considering options for a gap year. Some opportunities may even offer funds towards furthering your education upon completion of a service term. This can be full-time, part-time, personal/professional project, or volunteer work. 
• Some examples include:
  • Connect with the Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships to learn about opportunities both in the U.S. and abroad
  • Teach for America
  • National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
  • Kaggle

• Attend an Info Session. Questions about a graduate program? Some programs will offer in-person or virtual info sessions to learn more about a program you might be considering 
  • Consider attending a GVSU Graduate School info session for a program of interest
  • Check out GVSU’s Graduate School Podcast Series for more information
• 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. 

Some common post-undergraduate pathways in Science and Math may include:

• Professional Science Masters
  • Applied Statistics, M.S.
  • Biostatistics, M.S.
  • Cell and Molecular Biology (Biotechnology), M.S.
  • Data Science and Analytics, M.S.
  • Health Informatics and Bioinformatics, M.S.
• CLAS Graduate Programs
  • Biology, M.S.
  • Biomedical Science, M.H.S.

• Learn more about the badges and certificates offered by Grand Valley to help expand your skill set and enhance your professional profile
• Michigan teaching certification