HWS News
12 February 2025 Stump Supports STEM Students’ Career Journeys
Introducing Emily Stump, the Salisbury Center’s new STEM Career Coordinator.
Meet Emily Stump, the newest member of the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education, where she supports students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
By assisting students with career exploration, resume and CV writing, interview prep, networking and graduate school applications, Stump helps students achieve their professional objectives.
“My goal is to help students translate what they’re learning in the classroom to the language of industry,” Stump says. “I can help bridge the gap so students are prepared to share and apply what they’ve learned in an academic setting to a professional opportunity.”
Stump also collaborates with HWS alumni and employers to identify research, internship and job opportunities for students. "There are tons of really interesting HWS alumni working in STEM, and they are thrilled to connect with students," she says.
Stump holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in physics from Cornell University, where her research focused on improving laboratory instruction in undergraduate physics courses. She also earned a B.A. in physics from Williams College.
At HWS, she works with students from a range of disciplines, including biochemistry, biology, chemistry, data analytics, environmental science, geoscience, mathematics, physics, psychological science and public health. These students often seek guidance on careers as lab technicians, software engineers and data analysts, or explore pathways to advanced degrees and research positions.
Stump’s role is supported by a $400,000 National Science Foundation grant awarded to HWS through the “EmpowerED: Building the Future Workforce Together” project. This initiative works to address the growing demand for a skilled STEM workforce by enhancing courses and curricula and better preparing students for careers after graduation. Read more about the grant here.
