STEM & Research

The STEM & Research Career Community is geared towards providing resources and tools to those interested in working within the IT/Engineering/Research/Tech industries.  Learn about academic requirements, internships, student organizations and other ways to help provide you with a competitive edge upon entering the field.  

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Sample Professions include:

  • Software Developer/Engineer
  • Web Developer
  • Database Administrator
  • Network Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Systems Administration
  • Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Tips/Strategies for Success:

  • Demonstrate leadership, patients, creativity and the ability to work collaboratively as a team
  • Strengthen technical skills with focused coursework and advanced certification trainings 
  • Shadow/network with professionals within your roles of interest
  • Develop strong attention to detail, logical thinking and interpersonal skills
  • Obtain diverse internship and practical work experience

Professional Associations

Science

  1. American Society of Animal Science
  2. American Institute of Biological Sciences
  3. American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  4. American Chemical Society
  5. American Society for Microbiology
  6. Informatics, Technology Networks
  7. National Council for Science and the Environment

Math

  1. American Mathematical Society
  2. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

A Note from the GA

Published on August 29, 2023

A Note From the GA
Elizabeth Kilmer

My name is Elizabeth Kilmer, and I am the current graduate assistant in the Center for Career and Professional Development!

A little background: I recently graduated from Merrimack College on a three-year track …

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Learn to Intern | 11.2.22

Published on November 11, 2022

Learn to Intern
by Dannia Jadan, Spectrum Newspaper

Student Panelists: Gillian Cunningham ’24, Jackson Tse ’23, Sophia Kostiw ’23 (moderator), Kailey Marottolo ’23, Theresa Ellison ’23

“Once you have confidence in yourself, people around you are going to feel that …

By Amy Novak
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Cracking the Code: Hacking the U.S. Cybersecurity Job Market | 10.25.22

Published on October 27, 2022

The Center for Career & Professional Development and the Cybersecurity & Privacy Center presented Cracking the Code: Hacking the U.S. Cybersecurity Job Market, a Virtual Career Conversation featuring SHU MS in Cybersecurity Alumni on Tuesday evening, October 25th

The event …

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Career Outcomes

Over the past three-years, Sacred Heart averages a 99.4% overall placement rate, with a 90% overall response rate. Outcome data for Sacred Heart University is obtained through the Center for Career & Professional Development, in accordance with national standards. We extend our First-Destination survey to students who have received Bachelor’s Degrees in the respective year are surveyed from the time of graduation, to 12-months following graduation. We are currently collecting data for the 2021 & 2022 student cohorts. 

Check out our Class of 2019 First-Destination Infographic here!

Check out our Class of 2020 First-Destination Infographic here!

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

SHU Pioneers pursue a variety of careers paths after graduation; most recent respondents indicated they are:

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Contact & Location

Phone
(203) 371-7971
Email
careerdev@sacredheart.edu
Address

Linda E. McMahon Student Commons
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825

Center Hours

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Tuesday 8:30am-6:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-6:00pm
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