The CNS Career Fellows program engages faculty in strengthening the career ecosystem within the College of Natural Sciences by embedding career readiness into the curriculum. The program emphasizes the integration of professional skills, community building, and career navigation into STEM courses, ensuring that students develop competencies that extend beyond disciplinary knowledge.
Aligned with institutional 21st Century initiatives and Program Learning Outcomes, the program supports faculty in designing research-supported and discipline-appropriate teaching methods that prepare students for diverse career pathways. In its initial phase, Career Fellows collaborated with faculty colleagues to collect resources, identify effective practices, and develop accessible tools that can be adopted across departments.
These efforts resulted in a set of scalable resources and a forward-looking proposal to guide continued program development. The CNS Career Fellows program contributes to a coordinated approach to career readiness in higher education, supporting faculty innovation and enhancing student preparation for the workforce.
Career Education Grants for Fall 2026
The Office of STEM Education Excellence (STEMx) is now accepting proposals for grants exploring innovative approaches to integrating career readiness and professional development into CNS courses. Grant proposals can be submitted until May 15. Awardees will be provided a $3000 honorarium for their contributions to undergraduate education.