Professional Development Opportunities
K-STEM organizes a professional development workshop each semester that hones in on a particular aspect of succeeding in STEM fields at Kenyon and beyond. These larger workshops are often accompanied by smaller info sessions or faculty/alumni panels on various topics that take place throughout the year.
Professional Development Workshops
Professional development workshops bring in faculty, students, and alumni who can offer their expertise on how to improve professional skills such as productivity, scientific communication, and networking.
Previous events include:
Fall 2015:
- How To: Write a Personal Statement; led by Professor Hofferberth
- Summer Opportunities Student Panel
Spring 2015:
- Professional Communication for STEM Careers
Spring 2014:
- Scientific Mentoring in a Professional Context
- The Activation Energy of a Scientific Career: Professional Panel on Careers in Science
- Succeeding With Your Kenyon Science Degree: STEM Lunch with Emily Kaser '06
Fall 2014:
- Building Professional Bonds: Requesting Letters of Recommendation and Reaching Out to Alumni
In addition to these workshops, K-STEM often organizes student/faculty panels that provide guidance for course registration each semester.
Most STEM events are open to all students. Please contact stem@kenyon.edu for more information about getting involved in professional workshops.
Off-Campus STEM Internships
Kenyon students are consistently awarded competitive internships in the sciences. The K-STEM program guides students through the process of applying to these internships—from researching potential programs to writing personal statements and practicing interview skills.