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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.

CLUE Tutoring Virtual Appointments Are Available This Summer

CLUE Tutoring is open for scheduled virtual appointments in Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, and Writing from June 24 – August 19! You can bring any question you might have no matter where you are in the process. Our peer tutors are excited …

By Brandi Hilliard (She/Her)
Brandi Hilliard (She/Her) Associate Director of Coaching Operations
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When to Apply for Fall 2026 Internships: A Timeline

Fall internships offer a valuable opportunity to gain experience, develop job skills, and explore careers while still in school. They’re often less competitive than summer internships, making them an underrated option for students. Here’s when and how to apply.

What …

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Student Stories: Henry Su

Only You Can Define Your Worth

Never be afraid of failing or feeling like a failure because everyone has their own pace and way of learning, stay true to yourself and walk your own path. Nobody can achieve the same …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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BioBlitz Seminar

Seminar in Citizen Science and Natural History is organizing a nature walk to record biodiversity (a BioBlitz) as part of the global City Nature Challenge. We are looking for participants to help us document plants, fungi and animals using iNaturalist …

By Ru Li (She/They)
Ru Li (She/They) Peer Coach
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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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Student Stories & Advice

Nandini Pathak

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  • Research Technician Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
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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
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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

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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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