Interested in pursuing a future in Academia & Education? Find resources, events, opportunities, and advice to confirm your interest and kickstart your career.
Explore a career path in Academia & Education
With a career in academia and education, you can inspire the next generation of students, create and deliver courses or educational materials, and generate new knowledge through research. Sample career paths include becoming a professor at a university or college; an investigator at a research institute; higher education staff; K-12 teacher; or creator of educational programs at museums. Click on the menu items below to explore additional resources.
March brings a range of career exploration opportunities designed to help you connect your interests with meaningful paths forward. From conversations with guest speakers and professionals across global development, anthropology, and energy policy to Fulbright information sessions and international fellowship …
If you’re interested in pursuing research and career opportunities abroad, you might be interested in some of the programming going on at CAPD this spring.
Check out the events below and join us!
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Wednesday, February 25, …
By Alexis Boyer
Alexis BoyerAlexis Boyer Assistant Director, Graduate Student Career Services
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance—it’s also a great excuse to invest a little love in your future. 💘 This February, CAPD’s Career Exploration events are here to help you explore new paths, meet inspiring professionals, and spark ideas that might …
Research Professional: Emma TempletonThe University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Student Information Systems Data ManagerMiami Dade College
Lecturer of MechatronicsJefferson Community College
Biological Sciences Research Technician 2Oregon State University
