Finding Fellowships for Graduate Students

There are two types of fellowships for graduate students portable and institutional. While institutional fellowships requires students to study in the approved school, portable fellowships allow more flexibility for students as they can choose the institution they want to attend …

By Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.)
Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.) Career Success Program Specialist
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Finding Your Way: Alumni Advice from Financial Analyst Jason Lisogorsky

In this alumni spotlight, we catch up with Jason Lisogorsky (Class of 2004), a Financial Analyst at RTI and a proud Binghamton University graduate. Jason’s journey into finance and accounting wasn’t built on a straight path; it was shaped by …

By Jason Lisogorsky
Jason Lisogorsky Financial Analyst
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Get involved in Museum Education at the Roberson Museum and Science Center!

Are you interested in art, science, or history? How about helping others learn and explore new things? Do you want to work in a collaborative environment with lots of networking opportunities? Then perhaps Museum Education is the field for you! …

By Erin Hansen
Erin Hansen Career Education and Outreach Specialist
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How This NSA Systems Engineer Has Grown Her Career by Harnessing the Power of ERGs

One thing Arielle does each day that she wishes more people would do is say ‘thank you.’ “I may say thank you just as much as I say hello in a day. I think it is important to show people …

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Fairygodboss of the Week: Elizabeth Reinhardt

“Never back down in the face of adversity.” That’s a motto Elizabeth Reinhardt has carried with her in work and life. A first-generation college graduate who originally wanted to attend cosmetology school, she fell in love with marketing as an undergraduate …

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Workplace Affinity Groups vs ERG’s: What’s the Difference, Their Impact, and Why They Matter

If you have yet to hold your first full-time job, it’s possible that you have never been exposed to the concepts of affinity groups or employee resource groups (ERGs) at the workplace. If you are unsure of what exactly these …

By Erin Hansen
Erin Hansen Career Education and Outreach Specialist
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How I Advocated For Myself As a Woman of Color in the Workplace

In the late 1980s, a year or so before I entered high school, my father built me a desk and bought me a Commodore 64. I felt like the luckiest kid in Brooklyn. It was a generous act that sparked …

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Why Latinas Need to Embrace AI with Latinas in Tech Interim CEO, Nikki Barua

Listen to the First Gen Coach interview Nikki Barua, Interim CEO of Latinas in Tech! Nikki is a first generation immigrant and shares her journey of navigating the corporate sector, taking many career pivots, and eventually walking away at the …

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B-Real Talks: Janelle Mosquera on Leadership and STEM Advocacy

Janelle Mosquera is an inspiring first-generation student and dedicated leader at Binghamton University. She has passionately combined her academic journey with meaningful advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion within STEM fields. As the President of ColorStackBU, Janelle champions initiatives designed …

By Nicole Stephanie Pentecostes
Nicole Stephanie Pentecostes
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Networking Without Borders: Building Professional Relationships as a DACA Student

For many college students, building a professional network starts with job fairs, internships, and part-time work. But for DACA recipients and undocumented students, those traditional paths are often limited or inaccessible due to legal, financial, or bureaucratic barriers. That doesn’t …

By Stacy Ramirez
Stacy Ramirez
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How to Make Your Resume Stand Out

Your resume should tell the story of your impact—not just list your responsibilities. In this episode, I break down how to make your resume stand out by focusing on what you’ve actually achieved. I introduce a simple yet powerful framework—activities, …

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