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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.

17 tips for physics majors who are mapping their careers

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to achieve your long-term goals. For physics majors, career mapping is especially important because physics offers a …

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Student Stories: Victoria Hayes

Don’t Hesitate to Dream Big!

Throughout my undergrad, I sometimes found myself questioning whether I had what it takes to pursue my goals. Although I was studying at a world-renowned university with countless opportunities, I was still hesitant to set …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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From Plan A to Plan Next: How to Pivot Your Career Plans

Students truly have a lot of factors working against them securing jobs right now. At the same time, there are 82,000 postings in Handshake and interesting, paid positions available in this region, across the nation, and around the globe. Do …

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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20 most popular jobs upon graduation for students majoring in biology

Here’s a straightforward guide to the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with biology or biomedical sciences degrees. A biology degree gives you a strong foundation in science, critical thinking, and lab skills. Some graduates go on to advanced study, …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Career Conversations Podcast

Frank conversations to help you navigate changing times.

Going beyond resumes, interviews or cover letters, each Career Conversation brings a unique perspective on relevant topics for you and your professional development.

All episodes also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Student Stories & Advice

Kenna Dailey

Student Stories & Advice
  • Aquatic and Fishery Sciences University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
Meet Kenna

Victoria Hayes

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

Student Stories & Advice
  • 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

Student Stories & Advice
  • Ph. D in Biomedical Science University of Iowa
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Featured Resources

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Alaska Airlines is a steadfast partner in the University of Washington’s mission to serve Washington — and the world. Together, we share values around education, leadership, inclusion and philanthropy for the greater good. As a generous supporter of the Career & Internship Center since 2016, we thank Alaska Airlines for their work in enhancing student career programming and helping to prepare students to build successful careers.

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