Natural Sciences & Mathematics (NSM) undergraduate and graduate students discover unique opportunities to develop analytical and deductive reasoning skills whether in the classroom, in the lab or abroad. The college has an educational model consisting of accessibility to research, innovative faculty and interactive learning experiences. NSM students are prepared to be inquisitive, globally-minded citizens. Career & Professional Development is here to support you as you discover your path, seek out meaningful experiences, internships/jobs or a post-doctoral opportunity as you take your next step after DU.
Drop-In Hours with STEM Career Advisors
College-specific drop-in hours happen every Wednesday from 3-4 PM (MST). Join via Zoom to get immediate support. Schedules will be updated here each quarter.
Career Exploration
Popular Job/Internship Search Tools for NSM Students
Popular Industries for Natural Sciences & Mathematics Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Students graduating from the Natural Sciences & Mathematics have skills that can apply to a wide array of industries. Common areas of employment include healthcare, aerospace, biomedical, sustainability/environment, energy, research, pharmaceutical, actuarial science, education and government.
Popular Entry Level Titles for Undergraduate NSM Students (informed by alum titles)
Clinical Assistant
Lab Technician
Formulation Technician
Data Analyst
Quality Analyst
Medical Scribe
Field Specialist
Energy Analyst
GIS Specialist
Survey Technician
Popular Masters and PhD Titles (informed by alum titles)
Research Assistant
Senior Data Scientist
Post-Doctoral Researcher
Applications Engineer
Professor
Environmental Field Technician
Chemist
Field Specialist
Immunoassay Scientist
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Patty Hickman Director, Graduate Career & Professional DevelopmentMeet Patty
Sarabeth Morofsky Associate Director, Career & Professional DevelopmentMeet Sarabeth
The Employer Connections Team hosted a Virtual Information Session with Colorado Parks & Wildlife on March 29th, 2022. This DU-specific event is your chance to meet and talk with leaders with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. CPW is a nationally recognized …
Micro-Internships are short-term, professional assignments that help you build skills, explore career options, and prove yourself to prospective employers. Unlike a traditional internship, these paid opportunities typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and many can be completed …
The Industry Exploratory Mentoring Group (IEMG) is a continuation of the Industry Insights Group pilot program that give students the opportunity to connect with alumni and explore various industries to learn more of the individual divisions that make up and …
Last summer, College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) faculty chairs, Andrea Stanton (Chair-Religious Studies) and Rachel Walsh (Chair-Languages, Literatures, and Cultures) received an internal grant to fund a career and professional development faculty training program on course and …
The Summer Internship Award Program through Career & Professional Development is now live and ready for applicants! The Summer Internship Award Program is designed to increase the ability for students to participate in internship opportunities that are unpaid. Internships may …
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Sarabeth MorofskyAssociate Director, Career & Professional Development
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