Congratulations on deciding on a STEM Career! Below is a brief overview of each major, potential career paths, top employers, typical salaries, successful alumni and more!
Career Exploration
Good News! There are a variety of careers that Natural & Behavioral Sciences majors can go into. Careers range from Anthropologist to Psychologist. Find out about possible careers and resources for a specific major here:
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Health and Nutrition Sciences
What Career Resources are Available to STEM Majors?
The below resources have been prepared for students who are interested in Science Careers:
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE RESOURCES
NYC Parks and Recreation
Future Parks Leaders at University of Washington
PSEG Green Teams at Montclair University
Brooklyn College Urban Ecology and Environment Summer Lab
NYC Compost Project at LES Ecology Center
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Maximizing Access to Research Careers- MARC
STEM and Healthcare Summer Research Opportunities Guide
COMPUTER SCIENCE RESOURCES
Computer Science Opportunities Spreadsheet
Computer Science Career Resources
PSYCHOLOGY RESOURCES
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE)
The Leadership Alliance Summer Research/Early Identification Program
Brooklyn Queens Long Island- Area Health Education Center (BQLI-AHEC)
Community Health Care Association of New York Online Job Board
Health Jobs Nationwide Online Job Board
New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare
Preparing for Your Search
- Utilize HireBC or the Magner Center LinkedIn Group to find job and internship opportunities
- Conducting an informational interview with a professional is a great way to gain insight into a career field while also building an important connection. Informational interviews are a meeting with an industry professional where you ask career questions and discuss their career journey. LinkedIn is an important tool to aid in forming professional connections
- Attend related events (click link and login to see upcoming events)
- Organize a peer-support group or join a Brooklyn College Club or Organization (See Club List at bottom of document)
- Create a great resume and cover letter (check out this Resume Guide)
- Stay organized by keeping track of opportunities (check out this Opportunity Tracker.xlsx)
- Prepare for interviews (check out these interview resources)
Jobs & Internships
We can help you find a great internship or land an interview with the right company. Get started today!
Log into HireBC via portal.brooklyn.edu. Select the career tab to view more and to apply to roles directly.
Here are additional ways to Find a Paid Internship.
Interview Preparation
- Have an upcoming coffee/recruitment chat? Check out these tips.
- Need to prepare for an interview? Check out these interview resources and these Business specific interview questions.
Receiving an Offer
- Don’t renege on an offer once you have accepted another offer. You’ve made a commitment in which employers expect you to follow your word. Usage of the Center assumes you will abide by our terms & conditions where reneging is explicitly not allowed
- Don’t create a bad reputation for yourself, your peers, or the college. You are expected to be professional. Watch this video to learn more about what you should do if you have multiple offers
Natural and Behavioral Science Clubs
Clubs give students leadership skills, create opportunities for networking and establishing connections.
- American Medical Women’s Association
- Anthropology Club
- BA/MD Academic Club
- Brooklyn College Chemistry Society
- Health and Nutrition Science Club
- Pre-Optometry Club
- Pre-Physician Assistant Club
- Public Health and Medicine Club
- The Engineering Club
You can register for most clubs on Campus Groups. To connect directly with the Clubs, you can also join any of their Student WhatsApp chats.
Schedule an Appointment
Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment to review these resources and for further exploration with Miriam Loyd, the liaison of the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences.
She can be reached by email at: MLoyd@brooklyn.cuny.edu
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Magner Career Center at 718.951.5696 or email careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu
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