Interested in pursuing a future in Data Science? Find resources, events, opportunities, and advice to confirm your interest and kickstart your career.

Explore a career path in Data Science

Data science is one of the fastest growing and most exciting fields out there today, transforming industries by turning raw data into actionable insights. It is interdisciplinary in nature, leveraging statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization techniques to extract value from data. Data scientists extract, clean, analyze, and visualize data, culminating in actionable insights that drive decision-making. 

Why you should attend the MIT 2025 Spring Career Night

Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? MIT Spring Career Night 2025 is your chance to connect with top employers, explore career opportunities, and gain valuable insights — all in one evening. Whether you’re actively job-seeking …

By Malgorzata Gassan
Malgorzata Gassan Assistant Director of Events
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Exploring careers? Check out the Spring Career Exploration Series!

The Career Exploration Series for the spring is now updated! This series is a collaboration between MIT departments, programs, and employers to help all undergraduate and graduate students learn about the different career and graduate/professional school options available to you.   

Visit the events page on Handshake and filter by the label …

By Joann Shi
Joann Shi Career Exploration Leader
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Summer 2025 Social Impact Internships Now Open!

The PKG Center Social Impact Internships are funded opportunities for MIT undergraduate students to explore your career options, build your skills and engage in work that yields significant community impact. Strengthen your professional network and your resume, while you strengthen …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Mastering data science project management

Want to impress recruiters and land your next data science role? Mastering how to run a data science project can set you apart. Check out the key takeaways below and read the full article from Dzidas Martinaitis via the link …

By Aidan Wright
Aidan Wright Career Advisor
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Five Key Trends in AI and Data Science for 2024

These developing issues should be on every leader’s radar screen, data executives say. Artificial intelligence and data science became front-page news in 2023. The rise of generative AI, of course, drove this dramatic surge in visibility. So, what might happen …

By Mitchell Moise
Mitchell Moise Employer Outreach and Engagement Specialist
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Handshake 101: What it is & how to use it*

CAPD is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone we serve. If you need any disability-related accommodations to …

Ace the data science technical interview

So, you have an upcoming technical interview for a data science position, and you’re wondering how to best prepare?  Learn …

In addition to Handshake, you can use the websites below to find jobs and internships related to data science. CAPD …

ELEVEL: free courses and interactive live sessions

Based in Germany, ELEVEL Academy offers a variety of free courses and certifications in four skill categories, including Information Technology. …

Since the magazine was founded in 1956 New Scientist has also been helping to put brilliant scientists to work with …