The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2022 NSF Report

The National Science Foundation conducts research and provides reporting on outcomes in education and careers related to STEM disciplines. In their newest report they state that STEM employment has grown significantly over time and that projections indicate it will continue …

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What is Sustainability?

Before we can understand if we want to pursue a future in career centered on sustainability we ought to have a good idea of what sustainability is. The US Environmental Protection Agency provides some definitions and resources to help answer …

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Chat GPT, Considerations of Open AI in Higher Education

Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, a fellow at the Brookings Institution writes about the potential risks and rewards of the infamous ChatGPT AI tool in the following article ChatGPT: Educational friend or foe?

As a career coach in the ASCC, I will be …

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How Can I Address Unrealistic Expectations During a Job Interview without Fear?

Sometimes, hiring managers and recruiters set application and job interview expectations that are just a little too hopeful – or much too hopeful!

One Twitter user, for instance, shared the following job posting example

“I saw a job post the …

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First Destination Survey Data

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) offers an excellent tool for planning with their first destination survey results.

“NACE’s First-Destination Survey captures information regarding how new college graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation. The …

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The Value of Mentorship: Creating Opportunities for People of Color

Illustrated by Marian Blair

Mentoring can play a crucial role in our professional success, and this is especially true for people of color. Due to the disparity in diversity of representation within leadership combined with a lack of access to …

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How to Find Resources for First Generation Professionals

Are you a first generation professional? You may belong to this demographic without knowing that there is even a term for it. First generation professionals are those who are the first in their families to enter the professional workforce.

You …

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Agriculture Positions with the WSDA

Ever wonder about government positions in agriculture?

Consider exploring the WSDA employment website to learn what positions you might pursue in the future!

Make sure to read through the position description to learn if the tasks interest you, then the …

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What Is a Data Scientist and What Do They Do?

A data scientist spends most of their time predicting the future. But they don’t use a crystal ball. Instead, they analyze historical data to create a predictive model that helps businesses make mission-critical decisions.

In this guide, we cover:

What …

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Spring Semester | Paid Congressional Internship

Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04) is currently seeking paid congressional interns for the Spring 2023 term. The internships are in-person and will run from January to early May. Dates are flexible. This internship is open to undergraduate and recent college graduates.

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