Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Career Community

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Career Community is designed to offer targeted resources for students pursuing careers in STEM related industries. The career coach works with students one-on-one regarding career planning tools and exploration. The assistant director of external relations works with employers and alumni to offer unique and meaningful career-related opportunities.

Find your major below to link to internship and research opportunities, job search websites, sample resumes, typical interview questions and relevant associations:

• Biology
• Business Information Systems, Business Analytics & Project Management
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Environmental Science & Studies
• Forensic Chemistry
• Geography and Environmental Planning
• Geology
• Informational Systems & Informational Technology
• Mathematics & Actuarial Science Risk Management
• Molecular Biology, Biochem, & Bioinfo
• Physics
• Supply Chain Management

Forage

STEM Virtual Experience Programs

Learn directly from leading companies and gain valuable career skills by completing virtual work experiences on Forage.

Additionally, if you are a student, we encourage you to set up a time to meet with a career coach for more personalized and targeted information by scheduling an appointment in Handshake.

Tanja Swain

Assistant Director STEM Career Education
Phone: 410-704-3224
Email: tswain AT_TOWSON

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Connect with Your Career Community Today

• Log in to your Handshake account
• Update your profile and include your education, work experience, and extracurricular
• Select your career interest
• Start learning about jobs, internships and events that interest you

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STEM Industry Connections

If you are a company, non-profit organization or government agency, there are opportunities for on-campus recruitment and off-campus programming. If you are a TU alumnus/a or parent/family member, mentorship is an invaluable opportunity for students as it is key to career development. Our assistant director of external relations will work with you to strategically engage with Towson University students.

Sheila Tilghman, M.S.

Assistant Director of External Relations – STEM and Health & Wellness
Phone: 410-704-3667
Email: stilghman AT_TOWSON

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CAREER CENTER RESOURCES

STEM Resources

Job/Internship Search and Networking

• Explore Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Credentials (KSACs) by IT Pathway – CAPITAL CoLAB
• The Muse – Build Your Skills Set
• Johns Hopkins – Working at CTY Summer Sites

Other Resources

• Resources for Students – TU Department of Computer & Information Sciences
• STEM Grant Opportunities
• Apply for Unemployment Insurance in Maryland
• Maryland Jobs
• Maryland Job Network 

Additional Resources

• “Helping put TU on the geospatial technology map”
• “A community of career support”
• “Returning to school to shape her future”
• “TU senior gets ‘dream’ internship with Microsoft”
• “An impressive group:” 5 TU students earn STEM scholarships
• “From a walk in the woods to the Commencement stage”
• “From first-gen student to Fortune 500 company”
• Jess & Mildred Fisher College of Science & Mathematics