Technology

The technology industry includes a broad and diverse set of businesses that focus mainly on providing technology as a service or the development and manufacturing of technology products . There is no universal agreement about what is considered technology but the big buckets include semiconductors, software, networking, internet, and hardware.

The role of engineers in this field varies widely but it’s almost a given that engineers will collaborate in teams to solve problems and work with cutting edge technology.

The Technology Community is designed to keep students informed about relevant industry news and connect them with related opportunities.

Cybersecurity Jobs in High Demand; Thousands of Openings in St. Louis

Published on January 27, 2022

“There is a known shortage of 497,000… open cyber security roles in the United States. In St. Louis alone, there are over 7,500 jobs open.”

ST. LOUIS — From meatpacking to oil pipelines, ransomware attacks targeted all sectors in 2021. Just …

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How To Land A Job At Meta (And Other Big Tech Companies)

Published on January 27, 2022

With hundreds of thousands of job applicants, Meta (formerly known as Facebook) is one of the most competitive companies to secure an interview with and land a job offer. Yet, three of my career coaching clients landed job offers with …

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Data Scientist vs. Artificial Intelligence Engineer: Which Is a Better Career Choice?

Published on December 9, 2021

IDC reported the global spending on AI technologies will hit $97.9 billion by the end of 2023. According to Gartner, 80% of merging technologies will have foundations in AI by the end of 2021. According to LinkedIn’s 2020 Emerging Jobs …

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The Takeoff Interview: Jim McKelvey (Co-founder of Square, Founder of Invisibly, and Author of The Innovation Stack)

Published on February 3, 2021

Jim on how Square fought off Amazon, his new book “The Innovation Stack,” starting Square with his former intern Jack Dorsey, what it means to be an entrepreneur, and more.

Interview Guest: Jim McKelvey (Twitter: @2000F)
Role: Co-Founder of Square; …

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Misfits, Geniuses, and Ringleaders: Why Product Management May Be Perfect for You

Published on August 30, 2020

This article is for recent graduates with an entrepreneurial mindset who are thinking about what would be the perfect job for them. It’s also for people thinking about moving into product management. I’m going to start with a question. Raise …

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McKelvey Engineering Professional Development Stipend

McKelvey Engineering Professional Development Stipend

In an effort to provide an equitable opportunity for students to make professional connections, stay current with developments and advancements in …

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Nationally Competitive Industry Graduate Fellowships

Nationally Competitive Industry Graduate Fellowships

These are just a few of the major fellowship programs; more will be added on an on-going basis. The majority …

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