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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.

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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20 most popular jobs upon graduation for students majoring in chemistry

Here’s a clear, practical guide to the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with chemistry degrees. Chemistry is sometimes called the “central science” because it connects physics, biology, materials, and engineering. That flexibility shows in the job market. Chemistry grads …

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20 most popular jobs upon graduation for students majoring in physics

Here’s a practical guide to the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with physics degrees. Physics majors often learn how to model complex systems, crunch numbers, and solve tough problems. Employers value that flexibility. Some jobs stay close to research …

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Student Stories: Kenna Dailey

Exploring your Interests and Building Skills

Take every chance you can to explore new interests, even the ones you do not imagine yourself pursuing. I never thought I would enjoy working in a molecular lab, yet it quickly became one …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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A Job Search Playbook: Five Weekly Habits That Deliver Results

Job search seems like you’re running in circles: You send numerous applications and wait for the elusive interview invites, often wondering if you’ll ever end up getting your dream job.

Here’s the glaring truth: Job seekers get one interview call …

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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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