Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chanda Ishisaka
College Career Specialist for the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Schedule an Appointment (In-person and Virtual)
- CSUF students and recent alumni (graduated within 1 year) can make appointments with me to discuss career planning and preparation, finding a job or internship, interview practice, grad school preparation, and more. I also help students who are not sure what they can do with their major, or may want to find a different major or career. I'm here to help you.
Or you can visit my Drop-In Career Advising Hours (fall/spring semester only):
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Tuesdays, 10am-11:30am at NSM In-Person or Virtual
- In-Person: Student Success Center (McCarthy Hall 488)
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Virtual: Zoom Link only available through TitanNet
- Instructions for using Virtual Drop-Ins:
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- Once Logged into TitanNet, goto Appointments (left-hand menu)
- Select, "Make Appointment"
- Choose "View Drop-In Times" under Other Options
- Under, What Type of Appointment of Appointment Would you like to schedule, choose "other Services"
- Service: Choose your College Drop-In & Select "Find available time"
- Choose Career Center
- Copy & Paste available Zoom Link into another browser or browser tab
- Select Drop-In Online to Check-In
- TitanNet Access
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Internship/Job Search Sites
All Majors
- Staffing Agencies - Great way for recent graduates to find an entry level position
- BioPharm Guy
- County of Orange Internships
- Idealist
- Indeed
- Internships.com
- WayUp - Jobs and Internships for College Students
- National Science Foundation
- NewScientistJobs
- RxResearch Services Foundation- Apprenticeship Program: Helps people such as students get an apprenticeship in a science career
- Science Careers
- Science.gov (Research Internships)
- Titan Connection (Online job portal for CSUF students)
- Undocumented Students in STEM
- USA Jobs
Biology
- Agriculture Careers
- Association of Zoos and Aquariums
- American Society for Microbiology Career Connections
- Biology Jobs
- Bio Careers - for those with Master's degree of PhD
- BioSpace
- Biostatistician Jobs
- Biotech Careers
Chemistry/Biochemistry
Environmental
- Conservation Job Board
- Energy.gov
- Environmental Career Opportunities
- Green Jobs
- Green Jobs Network
- Nature Jobs
- The Student Conservation Association
Geology
Mathematics & Statistics
- American Statistics Association (internships and fellowships)
- Crunchboard
- Dice - Tech job listing
- Great Insurance Jobs
- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics- Job Board
Physics
Medical/Public Health
- COPE Health Scholars - great way to get hands-on experience in a hospital
- HEALTHeCAREERS
- Healthcare Jobsite
- HealthCareSource
- Health Career Web
- Health Jobs Nationwide
- Hospital Jobs Online
- Medzilla
- Public Health Jobs and Internships
- Pharmiweb.com
Volunter and Service Opportunities
Research/Program Opportunities
CSUF Research/Program Opportunities
- Biology Undergraduate Research Scholars Training Program (BURST)
- Bridges to Stem Cell Research Program (BSCR)
- CSUF Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Program (HHMI)
- Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
- McNair Scholars Program
- Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC)
- Research Career Preparatory Program (RCP)
- Southern California Ecosystems Research Program (SCERP)
- The STEER Program
Other Research/Program Opportunities
- American Mathematical Society Research Experience for Undergraduates
- Berkeley Optometry Opto-Camp
- Fred Hutch: Cures Start Here
- Health Care Careers Enrichment Programs
- Improving Diversity in Optometric Careers
- National Institute of Health Training Programs
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
- NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
- Pathways to Science
- Pivot: Funding Connected
- Post-bac Research Education Program
- RIT Summer Internship and Research
- Rutgers - Gateway to Dentisry
- Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study
- Summer Medical and Dental Education Program
- The Leadership Alliance
- The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory - APL Technology Leadership Scholars (ATLAS) Internship Program
- UCLA Pre-medical/Pre-dental Enrichment Program
- Weill Cornell Medical College - Travelers Summer Research Fellowship for Pre-medical Students
Career Exploration Resources
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- American Chemical Society: College to Career
- Be an Actuary
- Careers with Animals
- Careers in Marine Science
- Careers in Microbiology
- Careers Facts Sheets: Physics
- Data Science Careers
- Get ReSkilled
- Explore Health Careers
- How to Become a Registered Dietitian
- Health Professions Network
- Job Shadow
- Learn How to Become: Careers in Biology
- Learn How to Become: Careers for Numbers People
- Mentoring in Medicine
- Outdoor Education Guide to Outdoor/Environmental Careers
- Science Careers from the Journal Science
- Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
- STEMcareer
- That's Sick: Headlines from the Public Health Laboratory Bench
Graduate School Resources
- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS)
- Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS)
- American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
- GradSchools
- Occupational Therapy Centralized Application System (OTCAS)
- Optometry Centralized Application System (OptomCAS)
- Petersons
- Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS)
- Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)
- PhDs
- SOPHAS - Public Health
- The Princeton Review
- University of California Post-Bac Consortium
On-Campus Resources
- Allied Health Academy
- Center for Careers in Teaching
- Center for Entrepreneurship
- Center for Insurance Studies
- Graduate Studies Office
- Health Professions Advising Office
- Louis Strokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
- NSM Clubs and Organizations
- Opportunity Center Tutoring
- Sales Leadership Center
- Supplemental Instruction
- University Learning Center
Professional Affiliations
Biology Professional Associations
- American Association for Laboratory Accreditation
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- American Institute of Biological Sciences
- American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
- California Association of Criminalists
Chemistry/Biochemistry Professional Associations
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- American Chemical Society
- American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
- Biochemical Society
- California Association of Criminalists
Geology Professional Associations
Mathematics & Statistics Professional Associations
- American Mathematical Society
- American Statistical Association
- Data Science Association
- Mathematical Association of America
- Society of Actuaries
Physics Professional Associations
Medical Professional Associations/Resources
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Dental Association
- American Student Dental Association
- American Medical Association
- American Optometric Association
- American Optometric Student Association
- American Pharmacist Association
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences
- National Society of Genetic Counselors
Special Interest Science Professional Associations
- National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
- National Society of Black Physicists
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
- Korean American Scientists and Engineers
- Society of Mexican American Engineers & Scientists
- National Origanization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professions Inc.