Science, Technology & Engineering

Science, Technology & Engineering

This career path is focused on planning, managing and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.

It is also focused on building linkages in information technology occupations for entry level, technical and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services.

While many majors and minors can prepare you for this career path, we find that students studying certain subjects have a natural connection. Common majors and minors related to career in this area include:

  • Engineering (all majors), Sciences (all majors)

Use the Job Trends tool below to explore the tasks and skills connected to specific types of jobs related to this career path.

Career definition is adapted from the National Career Clusters® Framework.

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Resources

Handshake

UMass Lowell’s Career & Co-op Center is pleased to offer a comprehensive recruiting system called Handshake. This system provides customized …

Employer Directory: Careers in STEM

Learn who will be attending the career fair — broken out both alphabetically by company name and by industry, see …

Tech Sector Internship Programs and Portals

A list of internship opportunities and resources provided by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

Science Careers

Dedicated to being the world leader in matching qualified scientists with jobs in industry, academia, and government

NewScientistJobs.com

Search and apply online for the latest science jobs.

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council

Internship search site for people interested in biotech positions.

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Lowell, MA 01854-5148

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