Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chanda Ishisaka
College Career Specialist for the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Schedule an Appointment
(In-person and Virtual)
- CSUF students and recent alumni (graduated within 1 year) can make appointments with me to discuss career planning and preparation, finding a job or internship, interview practice, grad school preparation, and more. I also help students who are not sure what they can do with their major, or may want to find a different major or career. I'm here to help you.
Or you can visit my Drop-In Career Advising Hours (fall/spring semester only):
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Tuesdays, 10am-11:30am at NSM In-Person or Virtual
- In-Person: Student Success Center (McCarthy Hall 488)
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Virtual: Zoom Link only available through TitanNet
- Instructions for using Virtual Drop-Ins:
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- Once Logged into TitanNet, goto Appointments (left-hand menu)
- Select, "Make Appointment"
- Choose "View Drop-In Times" under Other Options
- Under, What Type of Appointment of Appointment Would you like to schedule, choose "other Services"
- Service: Choose your College Drop-In & Select "Find available time"
- Choose Career Center
- Copy & Paste available Zoom Link into another browser or browser tab
- Select Drop-In Online to Check-In
- TitanNet Access
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Internship/Job Search Sites
All Majors
- Staffing Agencies - Great way for recent graduates to find an entry level position
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BioPharm Guy
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County of Orange Internships
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Idealist
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Indeed
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Internships.com
- WayUp - Jobs and Internships for College Students
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National Science Foundation
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NewScientistJobs
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RxResearch Services Foundation- Apprenticeship Program:
Helps people such as students get an apprenticeship in a science career
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Science Careers
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Science.gov (Research Internships)
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Titan Connection
(Online job portal for CSUF students)
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Undocumented Students in STEM
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USA Jobs
Biology
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Agriculture Careers
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Association of Zoos and Aquariums
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American Society for Microbiology Career Connections
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Biology Jobs
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Bio Careers - for those with Master's degree of PhD
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BioSpace
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Biostatistician Jobs
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Biotech Careers
Chemistry/Biochemistry
Environmental
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Conservation Job Board
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Energy.gov
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Environmental Career Opportunities
- Green Jobs
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Green Jobs Network
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Nature Jobs
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The Student Conservation Association
Geology
Mathematics & Statistics
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American Statistics Association (internships and fellowships)
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Crunchboard
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Dice - Tech job listing
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Great Insurance Jobs
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Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics- Job Board
Physics
Medical/Public Health
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COPE Health Scholars - great way to get hands-on experience in a hospital
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HEALTHeCAREERS
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Healthcare Jobsite
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HealthCareSource
- Health Career Web
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Health Jobs Nationwide
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Hospital Jobs Online
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Medzilla
- Public Health Jobs and Internships
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Pharmiweb.com
Volunter and Service Opportunities
Research/Program Opportunities
CSUF Research/Program Opportunities
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Biology Undergraduate Research Scholars Training Program
(BURST)
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Bridges to Stem Cell Research Program
(BSCR)
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CSUF Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Program
(HHMI)
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Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
(LSAMP)
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McNair Scholars Program
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Maximizing Access to Research Careers
(MARC)
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Research Career Preparatory Program
(RCP)
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Southern California Ecosystems Research Program
(SCERP)
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The STEER Program
Other Research/Program Opportunities
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American Mathematical Society Research Experience for Undergraduates
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Berkeley Optometry Opto-Camp
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Fred Hutch: Cures Start Here
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Health Care Careers Enrichment Programs
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Improving Diversity in Optometric Careers
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National Institute of Health Training Programs
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
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NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates
(REU)
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Pathways to Science
- Pivot: Funding Connected
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Post-bac Research Education Program
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RIT Summer Internship and Research
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Rutgers - Gateway to Dentisry
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Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study
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Summer Medical and Dental Education Program
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The Leadership Alliance
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The John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory - APL Technology Leadership Scholars (ATLAS) Internship Program
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UCLA Pre-medical/Pre-dental Enrichment Program
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Weill Cornell Medical College - Travelers Summer Research Fellowship for Pre-medical Students
Career Exploration Resources
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American Academy of Forensic Sciences
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American Chemical Society: College to Career
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Be an Actuary
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Careers with Animals
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Careers in Marine Science
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Careers in Microbiology
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Careers Facts Sheets: Physics
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Data Science Careers
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Get ReSkilled
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Explore Health Careers
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How to Become a Registered Dietitian
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Health Professions Network
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Job Shadow
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Learn How to Become: Careers in Biology
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Learn How to Become: Careers for Numbers People
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Mentoring in Medicine
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Outdoor Education Guide to Outdoor/Environmental Careers
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Science Careers from the Journal Science
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Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
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STEMcareer
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That's Sick: Headlines from the Public Health Laboratory Bench
Graduate School Resources
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American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS)
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Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS)
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American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
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GradSchools
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Occupational Therapy Centralized Application System (OTCAS)
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Optometry Centralized Application System (OptomCAS)
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Petersons
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Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS)
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Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)
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PhDs
- SOPHAS - Public Health
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The Princeton Review
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University of California Post-Bac Consortium
On-Campus Resources
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Allied Health Academy
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Center for Careers in Teaching
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Center for Entrepreneurship
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Center for Insurance Studies
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Graduate Studies Office
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Health Professions Advising Office
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Louis Strokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
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NSM Clubs and Organizations
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Opportunity Center Tutoring
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Sales Leadership Center
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Supplemental Instruction
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University Learning Center
Professional Affiliations
Biology Professional Associations
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American Association for Laboratory Accreditation
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American Academy of Forensic Sciences
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American Institute of Biological Sciences
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American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
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California Association of Criminalists
Chemistry/Biochemistry Professional Associations
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American Academy of Forensic Sciences
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American Chemical Society
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American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
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Biochemical Society
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California Association of Criminalists
Geology Professional Associations
Mathematics & Statistics Professional Associations
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American Mathematical Society
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American Statistical Association
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Data Science Association
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Mathematical Association of America
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Society of Actuaries
Physics Professional Associations
Medical Professional Associations/Resources
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American Academy of Physician Assistants
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American Dental Association
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American Student Dental Association
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American Medical Association
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American Optometric Association
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American Optometric Student Association
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American Pharmacist Association
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American Veterinary Medical Association
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National Institute of General Medical Sciences
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National Society of Genetic Counselors
Special Interest Science Professional Associations
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
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National Society of Black Physicists
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Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
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Korean American Scientists and Engineers
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Society of Mexican American Engineers & Scientists
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National Origanization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professions Inc.