Computing, Information & Analytics

• Software Engineer
• Systems Analyst
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• IT Support 
• Data Analyst
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Data Engineer
• Bioinformatics Scientist
• Game Designer
• UX/UI Designer
• Interactive Media Designer 

Majors

• Computational Biology
• Computational Social Science
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Digital Narrative and Interactive Design
• Information Science

Minors

• Computer Science Minor
• Information Science Minor

Explore through academics- Take intro courses or workshops to sample different fields

Learn from those with experience- Talk to upperclassmen and professors about their experiences and advice

Get involved- Join student clubs or attend events related to each major

Get inspired- Look at course descriptions to see what genuinely excites you

Experiment with projects-Try small personal or class projects in different areas

Track what sparks your curiosity- Notice which topics or assignments you enjoy and want to explore further

• Software Engineering Intern
• Data Science Intern
• Bioinformatics or Computational Biology Intern
• Cybersecurity Intern
• UX/UI Design Intern
• Product Design Intern
• IT Support or Systems Inter
• Machine Learning Intern
• Interactive Media Intern
• Research Intern (Tech or Computational)
• Software QA or Testing Intern
• Technical Writing or Digital Content Intern

• Research Assistant in a Computational Lab
• IT Help Desk Support (on campus or local business)
• Student Web Developer for a University Department
• Hackathon or Coding Competition Participant
• Volunteer Data Analyst for a Nonprofit
• Game Development Club Member or Project Contributor
• Digital Content Creator or Designer for a Campus Org
• Teaching Assistant or Peer Tutor (CS, Math, or Stats)
• Freelance UX Tester or Beta Tester
• Volunteer with Tech for Good Initiatives (e.g., Code for America brigades)
• Summer Camp Instructor or Coding Club Leader for Kids
• Digital Archive or Media Assistant in a Library or Museum

Start small, explore safely: Start with low-risk experiences like clubs, short projects, or volunteering

Test careers hands-on: Try internships, research, or part-time roles to explore career paths

Know what excites you: Reflect on what skills and tasks you genuinely enjoy

Learn through feedback: Ask for feedback and use it to improve and grow

Document your progress: Keep track of your work to build your resume or portfolio

Stay curious, ask questions: Talk to others about their paths and stay open to new opportunities

• Professors or research advisors in your major
• Alumni from your major or university
• Software Engineers
• Data Scientists or Data Analysts
• UX/UI Designers or Product Designers
• Bioinformaticians or Computational Biologists
• IT Specialists or Systems Analysts
• Product Managers
• Campus or industry recruiters
• Open-source contributors in GitHub communities

• Career Insight
• Resume & Interview Advice
• Hidden Opportunities
• Mentorship & Guidance
• Real-World Trends & Tools
• Portfolio & Project Feedback
• Confidence Building
• Professional Reputation

Show up and connect: Attend campus events and tech talks to meet professionals and peers

Build community through shared interests: Join student clubs to build connections

Reach out: Use LinkedIn to message alumni or professionals
with shared interests

Collaborate to learn by doing: Participate in hackathons or design challenges to collaborate and network

Stay visible and involved digitally- Engage in online communities like Discord, Reddit, or GitHub projects

Track opportunities and industry news- Follow companies and organizations on LinkedIn or Twitter for updates and events

• Dice.com
• levels.fyi
• TechFetch
• USA Jobs
• LinkedIn
• Math-Jobs.com
• icrunchdata
• Library and LIS jobs
• IT Security Jobs
• Social Impact Tech Job Board
• ACM Career & Job Center

• Network with alumni and professionals on LinkedIn
• Attend tech meetups, hackathons, or industry events
• Join professional associations or student chapters
• Reach out directly to companies with a tailored resume and message
• Let professors, mentors, or peers know when you are job searching
• Follow companies and recruiters on social media/newsletters/LinkedIn

Build real-world, hands-on skills- Gain practical experience. Do personal or class projects, contribute to open-source, or take on freelance/volunteer work to show real-world skills.

Showcase your work publicly- Create a portfolio site or GitHub profile to showcase your work.

Grow skills the market needs- Learn new skills that are in demand for the job market.

Practice to perform with confidence- Prepare for technical interviews

Keep sharpening your toolkit- Use resources like LinkedIn Learning to strengthen skills.

Follow what is changing in Tech- Technology is fast evolving. Stay aware of industry news to stay updated on new tools and trends.