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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.

Looking for Unique, Real-World Experience in Science? 🌎

Experience opportunities are all over the nation from internships and research. But, what about making an even larger impact? Volunteer in the worldwide recognized and all expense paid program – Peace Corp. ✨

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🔍 Find Your Top Employers at the Career Fair

Career Fairs are right around the corner! 🥳Be sure to use the Handshake filters to create your priority list 📋. 

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Huskies@Work: Make Career Connections with UW Alumni

Are you curious about a new career path or do you have a dream job in mind? Huskies@Work can help you connect 1-on-1 with alumni who can give you the inside info you need for your career journey.

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Creating a sense of belonging in the geosciences for UW students

GEODUC and IBIS programs at UW College of the Environment create impact and build community while embracing an evidence-based educational approach to scientific inquiry with nontraditional transfer students.

GEODUC — which stands for Geoscience Education, Ocean­o­graphic Discovery and Undergraduate Collabor­a­tion — …

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Top 10 Jobs for Biology Majors

Biology is the study of living things. Given the sheer number of living organisms on the planet, there are a lot of jobs for biology majors across a plethora of sectors. Some biology majors become researchers and run labs, while …

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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

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  • 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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Featured Resources

Life Science Washington

Life Science Washington hosts events and a career center. They also create connections and promote policies that strengthen the environment …

Scholarships & Fellowships Supporting Physical & Life Science Career Goals

Considering your career interests and potential trajectories within the physical and life sciences? There are scholarship opportunities that provide both …

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