Our lobby is open 9:00-5:00. We also offer virtual appointments.

Our lobby will be closed Feb. 17, 20, & 28 all day.

Welcome to the Physical & Life Sciences interest community!

Members of this community are interested in careers related to the study of non-living systems such as the earth, atmosphere and space or living organisms such as people, animals, and plants.

People who pursue careers in Physical or Life Sciences often work in research roles, which can vary widely in terms of topic, goals, and work setting.

Summer Undergraduate Research Intern for The Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI)

Applications for the 2025 SURI program are now open and will be accepted through February 28, 2025. Explore the program details and complete your application. We look forward to receiving your submission!

By participating in this internship, you will:

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Fall in Love with Your Career!

Dear lovely Huskies,

During your academic journey, there are times where you may fall out of love with your career path. You may ask:

“Is this career what I would ❤️ to do?”

“”Will I ❤️ what I do?”

“How do I ❤️ …

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Career Connections: Physical & Life Sciences (Casual Recruiting Event)

Career Connections: Physical & Life Sciences (Casual Recruiting Event)

Tuesday, February 4, 11:00-1:00, MGH 134

* Six employers have been invited to chat with students in the Career & Internship Center lobby.

* Participating employers include Allen Institute, COPE Health Solutions, Full …

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Huskies in PM Roles – Alumni Career Panel [Virtual Event]

Ever wondered what the difference is between product, project, and program management? These three roles may share the same acronym, but they each play distinct, critical parts in driving innovation and delivering results in virtually every industry.

Join us for

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Solving the Unsolved Cases of Rare Diseases

Cláudia M.B. Carvalho, PhD, is an Assistant Investigator at PNRI, leading her laboratory to investigate the genetic causes of rare diseases and the biological mechanism of formation of genomic variants that impact disease expression. The overall goal of her lab …

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Student Stories & Advice

Luis Chan

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  • M.S. Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Yale University
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Ewan Lister

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  • Masters of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Waterloo
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Henry Su

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  • Ph.D in Physics University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Kaitlin Beel

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  • MPaT (Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics) University of Minnesota
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Flora Walchenbach

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  • Atmospheric Science University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Elizabeth Gilson

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  • Master of Molecular Science and Software Engineering University of California, Berkeley
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Jenny Jiang

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  • Ph. D in Biomedical Science University of Iowa
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Molly Stephenson

Student Stories & Advice
  • Research Scientist Assistant University of Washington Department of Microbiology
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Matthew Prado

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  • Wind Tunnel Model Stress Engineer Boeing
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Grace Grotz

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  • Surgical Veterinary Assistant Ballard Animal Hospital
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Mahika Rao

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  • Biology Technician National Park Service
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Navera Ahmed

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  • Project Manager I King County Solid Waste Division
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Life Science Washington

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Scholarships & Fellowships Supporting Physical & Life Science Career Goals

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