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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.

Which Data Science Careers Are Right for Me?

Data science is an ever-growing, exciting career path for people who love math and science. If you’re a student looking to enter an innovative and analytical field, data science might be a good fit.

While all data science careers focus …

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PNRI’s Science Matters Seminar – Beyond Atlases: Using Multi-omics to Uncover Hidden Mechanisms of Neural Development and Disease 

Pacific Northwest Research Institute’s (PNRI) Science Matters FREE, virtual seminars feature discussions with scientists around the globe about exciting research in genetics, genomics, and evolutionary biology with important societal impact.

Timothy Cherry, PhD, Principal Investigator, Seattle Children’s Research Institute/Assistant Professor, …

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Discover Careers in Biology and Life Sciences with VAULT

“Biology and the life sciences examine all types of living organisms from cells to plants, animals, and humans. Biologists and life scientists explore the different aspects of organisms including their development, function, and reproductive systems.

Today’s life scientists are primarily …

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The Smithsonian Institution is Looking for Interns!

“The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex. We are a community of learning and the opener of doors. Smithsonian Internships are workplace-based guided learning opportunities that provide participants with hands-on experience in a wide range …

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Health & Life Sciences Mentorship Program🤝

📌Interested in a career where you can help others and make an impact on the health and well-being of individuals in the Seattle area and beyond?

There are a broad range of non-clinical opportunities in health and life science, many …

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Student Stories & Advice

Victoria Hayes

Student Stories & Advice
  • 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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  • Research Scientist I University of Washington
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Jacob Gannon

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  • Research Scientist, School of Medicine University of Washington
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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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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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Vault Guide to Health Care Provider Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Alternative Health Care Jobs, Second Edition

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Vault Career Guide to Health Care Management, Fifth Edition
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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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