The technology industry includes a broad and diverse set of businesses that focus mainly on providing technology as a service or the development and manufacturing of technology products . There is no universal agreement about what is considered technology but the big buckets include semiconductors, software, networking, internet, and hardware.

The role of engineers in this field varies widely but it’s almost a given that engineers will collaborate in teams to solve problems and work with cutting edge technology.

The Technology Community is designed to keep students informed about relevant industry news and connect them with related opportunities.

Wang receives 2025 Google PhD fellowship

By Channing Suhl 

Ruiqi Wang, a doctoral student in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Google PhD Fellowship in …

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Meta Behavioral Interview Guide and Top Questions

This guide breaks down the behavioral rounds at Meta across various roles, including:

product management,
software engineering,
machine learning,
data science,
data engineering,
and analytics.

Verified: This guide was written with the help of senior+ candidates and hiring leaders …

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How Network Automation is Reshaping Career Paths in Engineering and IT

Introduction

Network automation—the use of software to configure, test, manage, and operate network devices and services—has moved from a niche interest to a core competency in modern engineering and IT. As organizations scale applications across data centers, clouds, and edge …

By Kamal Rawat
Kamal Rawat How Network Automation is Reshaping Career Paths in Engineering and IT
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The Top 50 Women Chief Technology Officers of 2025 Including WashU’s Lan Yang

Posted On : July 9, 2025

Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Chief Technology Officers of 2025. CTOs play a critical role in shaping enterprise strategy, leading innovation, and ensuring secure, scalable infrastructure across every …

By Amanda Martin
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How AI Is Transforming the Consulting Industry

By: Rob Porter

Published:  Sep 02, 2025

Artificial intelligence has already reshaped industries like finance, healthcare, and retail, and consulting is no exception. From strategy firms to niche boutiques, consultants are now navigating a workplace where data analytics, client expectations, …

By Amanda Martin
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Nationally Competitive Industry Graduate Fellowships & Research Internships

Below is a list of competitive industry graduate fellowships and research internships for MS and PhD students. The majority have …