Our lobby  is open 9:00-4:30, Monday-Friday. We also offer virtual appointments.

Lobby Closure: April 15th (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.

Careers in Biotech: Virtual Alumni Panel

Interested in working in biotech? Hear from UW alumni who have walked the path before you to better understand various pathways and gain career advice. This moderated panel will start with set questions and open up for audience Q&A, so have …

By Ru Li (She/They)
Ru Li (She/They) Peer Coach
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Companies Hiring for Physical and Life Sciences Roles at Wednesday’s Spring Fair

Preparing to apply for a job or internship for this quarter or beyond? The 2026 Spring In-Person Fair is this Wednesday, April 15, and will feature 67 employers representing dozens of industries and interests. Looking for roles that relate to …

By Angela Cabatbat (She/Her)
Angela Cabatbat (She/Her) Employer Engagement Manager
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Student Stories: Nandini Pathak

Now is this Time to Explore

It’s okay if you don’t know exactly what you want to do with your future; right now is the perfect time to explore. Take classes that interest you outside of your major, apply for …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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Panel: Navigating the Transition from Academia to Industry: Practical Tips [4/8]

Navigating the Transition from Academia to Industry: Practical Tips

Apr 8, 2026 12:00 – 1:30 PM CT

Zoom

Many academics are interested in industry positions, but the path to securing one is not always clear. In this 90-minute panel discussion, …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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2026 Exploring Health Careers at KP [Apply By 4/6]

Kaiser Permanente’s Health Care Career Pathways is excited to introduce a new program called Exploring Health Careers: You Don’t Need to be a Doctor.

Description: Are you interested in a career in medicine but feel overwhelmed by the many available paths? Are you seeking a profession that …

By Brandi Hilliard (She/Her)
Brandi Hilliard (She/Her) Associate Director of Coaching Operations
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Student Stories & Advice

Nandini Pathak

Student Stories & Advice
  • Research Technician Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Meet Nandini

Kenna Dailey

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  • Aquatic and Fishery Sciences University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
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Victoria Hayes

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  • Ph.D. in Biological and Biomedical Sciences Harvard University
Meet Victoria

Sam Gruber

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  • Biogeochemical Oceanography University of New Hampshire
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Allison Naumann

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  • University of Washington Research Scientist I
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Jacob Gannon

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  • Research Scientist University of Washington School of Medicine
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Luis Chan

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  • M.S. Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Yale University
Meet Luis

Ewan Lister

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  • Masters of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Waterloo
Meet Ewan

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
Meet Kaitlin

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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