Career and Internship Resource Communities
The College of Science and Mathematics has developed resource communities to assist students in their search for career and internship. Students can view academic programs by visiting the program webpage. If students would like to attend a workshop or set up an appointment, they may visit the career development webpage.
The MCAT is the medical school entrance exam. Information for the exam can be found at the link, Taking the MCAT Exam, listed below. Students from all educational backgrounds can take the exam. However, students with a background in the sciences are best positioned to succeed. Other links listed below will help students in their preparation for the exam.
About the MCAT Exam | The Princeton Review
MCAT Online Course Prep l Blueprint Prep
4 Best MCAT Prep Books - July 2021 - BestReviews
Medical Schools:
College of Medicine (southalabama.edu)
College of Medicine » University of Florida (ufl.edu)
School of Medicine Greenville at a Glance | University of South Carolina
School of Medicine Columbia at a Glance | University of South Carolina
College of Medicine | University of Kentucky College of Medicine (uky.edu)
Healthcare Education & Research Innovation Solutions (cuanschutz.edu)
The PCAT is the pharmacy school entrance exam. Information for the exam can be found at the link below. More information regarding the preparation process is listed below. Several links to pharmacy schools across the Southeastern region are listed below.
PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) | About (pearsonassessments.com)
Pharmacy College Admission Test | AACP
CrackPCAT - Pharmacy College Admission Test Preparation
Award-Winning PCAT Test Prep Anywhere You Are (varsitytutors.com)
Practice Tests and Online Courses | Study.com
Pharmacy Schools:
Harrison School of Pharmacy (auburn.edu)
College of Pharmacy » University of Florida (ufl.edu)
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (uga.edu)
College of Pharmacy - College of Pharmacy | University of South Carolina (sc.edu)
The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is the entrance exam for dental school. While not often discussed, dental school can be an excellent choice for students. With an excellent job outlook and a 2020 median pay of $164,010 per year (Dentists : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)) the dental occupation can be accessed by doing the proper work. Students should keep in mind any deadlines, applications, and other materials that are needed for dental school.
Dental Admission Test (ada.org)
DAT Prep - Online Courses & Test Prep | Kaplan Test Prep (kaptest.com)
CrackDAT - Prepare for Success
Best DAT Prep Courses for 2021 [Reviewed & Ranked] (test-guide.com)
DAT Test Prep | The Princeton Review
Dental Schools:
College of Dentistry » University of Florida (ufl.edu)
School of Dentistry Home - University of Mississippi Medical Center (umc.edu)
School of Dentistry (louisville.edu)
Home - Adams School of Dentistry : Adams School of Dentistry (unc.edu)
Veterinarian school requires one of three exams for entrance: GRE, MCAT, VCAT. Vet school is another option for students in the sciences to explore. A career as a vet may be very rewarding and provide satisfaction. Students with a strong background in biology and chemistry may find themselves interested in vet school if they do not wish to pursue another degree.
AAVMC | American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges
Veterinarian Schools:
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences (psu.edu)
Criteria for Admission | School of Veterinary Medicine (ucdavis.edu)
Admissions | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Study Veterinary Medicine with St. Matthew's University in the Caribbean (stmatthews.edu)
JSU offers degrees in Biology. The biology program encourages students to gain experience by performing internships. Internships may take the form of summer research opportunities. Students are encouraged to travel outside of Alabama. In applying to research programs, students must be aware of program deadlines, application packets, and other materials.
Master’s Programs:
Graduate Program - CAS - Department of Biology | UAB
Biological Sciences – University of Alabama College of Arts & Sciences (ua.edu)
www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/biology/grad/index.htm
Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University (msstate.edu)
Research Opportunities
National Wildlife Federation, EcoLeaders
National Science Foundation (NSF)
The University of Alabama, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Auburn University, Warm Water Aquatic Ecology
University of Georgia, Fungal Genomics and Computational Biology
University of Georgia, Molecular and Synthetic Microbiology
University of Georgia, REU Opportunity in Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology
- Email applications to Dr. Nina Wurzburger, ninawurz@uga.edu
University of Southern Mississippi, Fiddler Crab Behavior and Thermal Ecology
University of Knoxville, Microbial Community Interactions and Functions
University of Chattanooga, Engaging UG in interdisciplinary Computing and Biological Research
Professional Organizations
The American Society for Cell Biology - ASCB
American Institute of Biological Sciences - AIBS
Students concentrating in the Geosciences will find rewarding career paths in Geographic Information Science and Geospatial Technology and other Geography and Geospatial fields.
Master’s Programs:
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry | University of Alabama (ua.edu)
Graduate Program - CAS - Department of Chemistry | UAB
Department of Geography | University of Alabama (ua.edu)
Department of Geological Sciences | University of Alabama (ua.edu)
www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/geosciences/academics/grad-geography.htm
Graduate Studies - Chemistry & Biochemistry - Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics
Chemistry < Mississippi State University (msstate.edu)
Graduate Students | Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State University (msstate.edu)
Geography - Master's | Graduate Programs | The University of Southern Mississippi (usm.edu)
Geology - Master's | Graduate Programs | The University of Southern Mississippi (usm.edu)
Research Opportunities
Kennesaw State University, NSF REU Program (CBSURE)
Stanford University, Chemistry, School of Humanities and Sciences
University of Oklahoma, Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy, School of Geosciences
University of Arizona, Lowell Program in Economic Geology
Professional Organizations
American Geosciences Institute
Online Journals:
A degree in Mathematics provides students with the opportunity work in a variety of fields. Mathematics majors find jobs in education, engineering, computers, business, and so much more. Below is a list of local Master programs, research opportunities and professional organizations.
Master’s Programs:
General Information | Math (msstate.edu)
Research Opportunities
Undergraduate Mathematics Research Opportunities | Department of Mathematics (upenn.edu)
Summer Research Opportunities – Math Department | Kalamazoo College (kzoo.edu)
AMS :: Mathematical Opportunities
Department of Mathematics at Columbia University - Summer Undergraduate Research
Professional Organizations:
Mathematical Association of America
Computer Science students are the forefront of S.T.E.M. opportunities. JSU graduates in Computer Science have found employment in small local companies to NASA. Computer Science students have many opportunities to progress in the field. Below students will find Master programs, Research opportunities, and professional organizations.
Master’s Programs:
Computer Science and Engineering < Mississippi State University (msstate.edu)
Computer Science - Master's | Graduate Programs | The University of Southern Mississippi (usm.edu)
Department of Computer Science | University of Alabama (ua.edu)
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (auburn.edu)
CAS - Department of Computer Science | UAB
Welcome to Computer Science | Computer Science (uga.edu)
Home - Computer & Information Science & Engineering (ufl.edu)
Research Opportunities:
Research Areas - Computer & Information Science & Engineering (ufl.edu)
Research | Computer Science (uga.edu)
Research – Computer Science | The University of Alabama (ua.edu)
Professional Organizations:
International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT)