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Welcome to the Technology and Engineering Career Community. Explore diverse career paths in engineering, design, software development, data, robotics, environmental science, climate and energy, artificial intelligence and more.

How to Transition to a Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Career: A Guide for Mid-Career Professionals

Data science and artificial intelligence offers a wide range of job options and engaging opportunities. If you’re looking to pivot, this field may be for you — even if you don’t come from a coding background.

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By Amanda Peters
Amanda Peters Associate Director, MCS / Director, Harvard Extension School Career Advising & Programming
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Forward Deployed Engineer Interview: The Definitive 2026 Guide (FDE)

If you’re preparing for a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) interview at Palantir, OpenAI, Anthropic, Databricks, Scale AI, ElevenLabs, Ramp, or any of the dozens of AI-native companies now hiring for this role, this guide is built to be the single …

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Citadel Conference Travel Grant

Citadel has launched the Citadel Conference Travel Grant to support students in STEM fields, currently enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s or PhD programs.

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Upcoming Conferences:

Grace Hopper Celebration
Conference: Anaheim, CA, October 27, 2026- October 30, 2026
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By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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Skill Building Courses

Get Ready for Your Coding Interview

Taught by YK Sugi
If you’ve nabbed an interview for a software development position, it’s likely that you’ll have to face a common hurdle—the…

Intro to Machine Learning

Taught by Dan Becker
Learn the core ideas in machine learning, and build your first models.

Learn Intro to SQL

Taught by Rachael Tatman & Alexis Cook
Learn SQL for working with databases, using Google BigQuery.

Data Science Foundations and Fundamentals

Taught by Barton Poulson
Data science is driving a world-wide revolution that touches everything from business automation to social interaction. It’s also one of…

Intro to Web Design & Development

Taught by Jen Kramer
Are you interested in learning more about a career in web design and development? Getting on the internet is one…

Finding New Career Paths with SQL

Taught by Nikiya Simpson
The SQL language is widely used and can be applied to a variety of technical fields such as data warehousing,…

Transitioning to Product Management

Taught by Cole Mercer
It’s possible to jump into a product management role with a nontraditional background. In this course, product manager Cole Mercer…

The Data Science of Healthcare, Medicine, and Public Health

Taught by Barton Poulson
Data analytics plays an increasingly pivotal role in how we go about managing our healthcare systems and our own personal…

Technology and Data Careers in Government

Taught by Jonathan Reichental
Today, some of the most exciting, meaningful, impactful, and in-demand IT careers are in helping to make cities work well.…

Architectural Design Process

Taught by Branka Knezevic
What is the role of an architect in the creation of a building? And what are the regulation factors governing…

Architectural Practice Foundations

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an architect, or what it’s like to run your own firm?…

Introduction to Github

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People use GitHub to build some of the most advanced technologies in the world. Whether you’re visualizing data or building…

Product Manager Interview Prep

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In this course, you’ll learn exactly what to expect during a product management interview, and view exclusive interviews with practicing…

How to Build a Startup

Taught by Steve Blank & Kathleen Mullaney
In an introduction to the basics of the famous Customer Development Process, Steve Blank provides insight into the key steps…
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