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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

Choosing a major is a big decision. Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are driven by curiosity, creativity, and the drive to solve real-world problems.  If you are curious about STEM but not completely sure it is for you, this page is designed to help you explore options, get honest insight, and connect what you study at Mississippi State with real careers.

8 of the Best Remote Tech Jobs to Consider (Plus Tips for Landing a WFH Role)

As the demand for flexible work skyrockets, remote tech jobs are increasingly becoming the gold standard for those seeking rewarding careers with work-from-anywhere benefits.

These jobs are not just about location freedom—they often come with competitive salaries, ample opportunities for …

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7 Presentation Skills That Go Beyond Just Speaking

When you hear “presentation skills,” you might picture someone standing confidently at the front of a room, giving a polished speech with perfect slides. But strong presentation skills go far beyond public speaking. They show up in meetings, one-on-one conversations, …

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Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) Cert Prep by Microsoft Press

Taught by Tim Warner
The Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) certification vets your mastery of core AI concepts related to the development of software…

Top 10 Skills for AI Systems Designers

Taught by Ben Sullins
Check out the Top 10 Skills series, where career experts and LinkedIn Learning instructors walk you through the most important…

Hands-On Advanced SQL Server: Strategies and Techniques

Taught by Walter Shields
Advanced SQL skills are essential for database developers, engineers, and administrators who need to write complex queries, automate processes, and…

A Standalone Project: Create a Model Using NLP to Detect Whether a Given News is Real or Fake

Taught by SkillUp Online
The fake news dataset is one of the classic text analytics datasets available on Kaggle. It consists of genuine and…

A Standalone Project: Develop an Earthquake Prediction Model Using Python

Taught by SkillUp Online
Earthquakes are natural phenomena with potentially devastating consequences. Predicting their magnitude is crucial for disaster preparedness and mitigation. In this…

ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Cert Prep

Taught by Cybrary
The CCSP exam demonstrates professionals have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to design, manage and secure data, applications and…

A Standalone Project: Use AI-Driven Exploration to Develop Predictive Models to Anticipate Future Company Registrations for Informed Decision-Making

Taught by SkillUp Online
In this project, leverage advanced AI techniques to perform an in-depth exploration and predictive analysis on the details of companies…

A Standalone Project: Develop an AI-Powered Spam Classifier Using NLP and Machine Learning to Distinguish between Spam and Non-Spam Messages

Taught by SkillUp Online
Email providers, messaging platforms, and mobile networks must protect users from spam messages to avoid security risks and ensure a…

Data Science Reporting with Quarto for Python

Taught by Charlie Joey Hadley
Quarto unlocks a complete and powerful data science reporting toolkit, allowing you to build publication-quality reports, engaging presentation decks, and…

LLaMa for Developers

Taught by Denys Linkov
In this course, learn how to customize open-source AI models with one of the most common open-source models, LLaMa (Large…

Building Apps with Azure AI Language and Python

Taught by Ziggy Zulueta
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Azure AI Language. Learn how to create and manage resources, explore the Azure…

Linux Bash Shells and Scripts: Streamlining Tasks and Enhancing Workflows with Automation

Taught by Kevin Dankwardt
Bash scripting can help you automate routine tasks and save valuable time, whether you’re a Linux user, sys admin, or…

Guided Lab: Java Data Structure Implementation

Taught by Peggy Fisher
In this project-based course, programmer and content manager Peggy Fisher highlights the various types of data structures available in Java.…

Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) Cert Prep

Taught by Noah Gift
In this comprehensive course, MLOps expert Noah Gift helps you prepare for the Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) Certification…

Guided Lab: Python Data Structures Project

Taught by Robin Andrews
This course provides a practical introduction to core Python data structures, including lists, dictionaries, stacks, and priority queues. Learners will…

Python Scripting Using the ArcGIS API for Python

Taught by Jennifer Harrison
In this course, Jennifer Harrison—the president of TeachMeGIS—explores the transformative power of the ArcGIS API for Python as it automates…

Operationalizing Privacy: Strategic Implementation of Data Protection and Compliance Programs

Taught by Jordan Fischer
As companies face new privacy regulations and increasing complexity of data governance and management, understanding how to create effective, evergreen…

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Cert Prep (2025)

Taught by Noah Gift
Prepare for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification in this comprehensive course with instructor Noah Gift. Noah starts with…

Fundamentals of AI Engineering: Principles and Practical Applications

Taught by Vinoo Ganesh
Transform your software engineering skills into AI engineering capabilities with this in-depth, hands-on course. Learn how to build production-ready AI…

Introduction to AI Ethics and Safety

Taught by Kate Harwood
There’s a lot of hype around AI, both positive and negative. Some experts think AI will bring us into a…
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Elise Hardwick

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Surendra Pathak, P.E.

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Rachel Hybart

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Mary Frances Segars

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  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • Graduate Research Assistant Wake Forest University
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Xin Wang

Alumni
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Software Engineer Google
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Janice Gray

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  • Houston, TX
  • Engineer Harris County
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Christina Young

Alumni
  • Austin, TX
  • Customer Success Manager Amazon Business
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David Page

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  • Slidell, LA
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Austin Flint

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  • Huntsville, Alabama
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Jonathan Philley

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Mississippi State Campus

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