By Katie Southon, SCS Advising Leader It’s the digital age. Most recruiters and job applications have potential candidates apply online. When you’re applying to jobs, you will need to upload your resume, your cover letter, and fill in other information that they ask for, including contact information. One question that I have noticed more over the years has been the option of adding your LinkedIn link to your application. This allows recruiters or hiring managers to get a sense of your online presence and get to know more about you, expanding on what is in your resume....

By Emma Bergmann, SCS Advising Leader There is no question about it; we are in the thick of this spring semester! While the occasional warm and sunny days have been helping to keep me motivated, I still struggle occasionally to make the most of my open time. With a heavy load of classes and extracurriculars, it can be tricky to feel inspired to hit the books when you have a few free hours. This semester I have been extra committed to combating these feelings by exploring all the study spaces on campus. I have found that getting out of my apartment helps me minimize...

By Mira Bhimani, SCS Advising Leader  Do you want to discover a catalyst or anti-cancer drug, develop new kinds of materials or instrumental techniques, or study the behavior of matter at any length scale from small molecules to large proteins and entire cells? Undergraduate research is an opportunity for undergraduates to join a professor’s research group on campus. This is a great opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to help solve problems in the world and understand the actual applications of each principle learned in class. Research can be...

By: Emily Joyce SCS Advising Leader As I am approaching the finish line of my college career and preparing for life working as a chemical engineer, I have been reflecting on what I wish I knew as a freshman. Though I knew I wanted to be a chemical engineer as I enjoyed problem-solving, chemistry, and working through math problems, I never could have imagined what life would look like now as a senior in chemical engineering. To help freshmen starting in the major better understand what is in store for them, here is a summary of what a Monday in my life...