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Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)

Welcome to the CAPS Community for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) - a place where you can make connections and partnerships for success with career advisors, faculty, and alumni. This community encapsulates those with an interest in areas such as energy, mechanical engineering, software developers, biomedical research, quantitative finance, systems architecture, mathematics, physics, and sustainability. Individuals in this community pursue careers within government labs, academia, pharmaceutical companies, startups, big tech, and financial institutions. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2019–29 employment projections show that occupations in the STEM fields are expected to grow 8.0 percent by 2029, compared with 3.7 percent for all occupations. 

’s rigorous curriculum prepares you with strengths that are especially relevant to these areas and this community will provide you with the professional connections and partnerships you need.

in Career Link (CL) to meet with Beth Bernhardt, a CAPS community advisor for STEM, or with John Perez, our other STEM CAPS community advisor. 

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Chemistry Club

For more information, contact Shira Adler at sadler5@mail.yu.edu or Jonathan Schwab at jschwab@yu.edu.

Learn about Chemistry Club

Chemistry Club

Chemistry Club runs countless informative, fun, and engaging events both within the university and for the chapter as a whole. Our ultimate goal is to make chemistry fun, engaging, and understandable for everyone. The club is involved in scientific outreach and is a great way to help others. We also run many activities that are connected to chemistry and explain the science behind everything while having fun. It is an outlet to connect with like-minded students and meet science and research mentors. Another bonus is it is a great resume booster.

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Science Journalism Society

For more information, contact Ezra Rosenbaum at esrosen2@mail.yu.edu or Adiel Arastehmanesh at aarasteh@mail.yu.edu.

Learn about Science Journalism Society

Science Journalism Society

The Science Journalism Society is a great opportunity for science lovers to learn and teach science. Members can join events, and enjoy a relaxed environment where they learn various topics of science presented by fellow students. Members also have the opportunity to present breakthroughs and recent findings that have occurred in the scientific world. It's a great way to share with others the science you love!

Environmental Club

Environmental Club

For more information, contact Danny Kutin at dkutin@mail.yu.edu or Avery Allen at aallen2@mail.yu.edu.

Learn about Environmental Club

Environmental Club

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Astronomy Club

For more information, contact Dina Abrahim at abrahim@mail.yu.edu or Gabriel Goralnick at gabriel.goralnick@yu.edu.

Learn about Astronomy Club

Astronomy Club

The goal of the Astronomy Club is to see how awesome God's world is through learning about celestial objects, the night sky, dark matter, astrophysics, etc. The club also serves as a fun place to hang out and talk about our interest and appreciation of astronomy, the cool findings we found in the sky, and to discuss space news.

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Chemistry Club

For more information, contact Shira Adler at sadler5@mail.yu.edu or Jonathan Schwab at jschwab@yu.edu.

Learn about Chemistry Club

Chemistry Club

Chemistry Club runs countless informative, fun, and engaging events both within the university and for the chapter as a whole. Our ultimate goal is to make chemistry fun, engaging, and understandable for everyone. The club is involved in scientific outreach and is a great way to help others. We also run many activities that are connected to chemistry and explain the science behind everything while having fun. It is an outlet to connect with like-minded students and meet science and research mentors. Another bonus is it is a great resume booster.

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Science Journalism Society

For more information, contact Ezra Rosenbaum at esrosen2@mail.yu.edu or Adiel Arastehmanesh at aarasteh@mail.yu.edu.

Learn about Science Journalism Society

Science Journalism Society

The Science Journalism Society is a great opportunity for science lovers to learn and teach science. Members can join events, and enjoy a relaxed environment where they learn various topics of science presented by fellow students. Members also have the opportunity to present breakthroughs and recent findings that have occurred in the scientific world. It's a great way to share with others the science you love!

Environmental Club

Environmental Club

For more information, contact Danny Kutin at dkutin@mail.yu.edu or Avery Allen at aallen2@mail.yu.edu.

Learn about Environmental Club

Environmental Club

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Astronomy Club

For more information, contact Dina Abrahim at abrahim@mail.yu.edu or Gabriel Goralnick at gabriel.goralnick@yu.edu.

Learn about Astronomy Club

Astronomy Club

The goal of the Astronomy Club is to see how awesome God's world is through learning about celestial objects, the night sky, dark matter, astrophysics, etc. The club also serves as a fun place to hang out and talk about our interest and appreciation of astronomy, the cool findings we found in the sky, and to discuss space news.

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Each CAPS Community provides discipline specific resources to help you with your career strategy. Use the industry specific guides to research top companies and hiring practices in your field of interest. Preparing for an interview or researching a career option? The news articles are current and relevant and can help keep you informed and able to speak with confidence about current topics within your field. Have a question about the curriculum for a specific area of study? The CAPS Faculty are here for you to answer any questions you may have, regardless of what your major is. You can reach out to them directly within your CAPS Community.

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Faculty Partners

Your faculty partners at want nothing more than for you to be successful. All faculty are available to answer your questions pertaining to major choice, program rigor, and career possibilities. The specific faculty in this CAPS Community are connected to the SGC and these specific industries. 

Raji Viswanathan
Chaya Rapp

Chaya Rapp
Chemistry; Biochemistry
Associate Professor of Chemistry; Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Lea Santos

Lea Santos
Physics
Professor and Chair of Physics

James Camara

James Camara
Chemistry
Clinical Associate Professor of Chemistry

Rana Khan

Rana Khan
Biotech
Director, MS Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship Program

Raji Viswanathan
Chaya Rapp

Chaya Rapp
Chemistry; Biochemistry
Associate Professor of Chemistry; Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Lea Santos

Lea Santos
Physics
Professor and Chair of Physics

James Camara

James Camara
Chemistry
Clinical Associate Professor of Chemistry

Rana Khan

Rana Khan
Biotech
Director, MS Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship Program

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