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Physical & Life Sciences

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 Career Treks – Spring Break

Interested in learning how to put your degree to use? UWAA career treks offer a chance to meet up with UW alumni who are making an impact on these all-day field trips to companies around Seattle. Pick from the four …

By Briana Randall (She/Her)
Briana Randall (She/Her) Executive Director
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Bureau of Land Management Cartographic Technician Internship [Summer]

“I am reaching out on behalf of ABPA Institute, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing all students including minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and Arab-Americans internship and professional development opportunities to boost their future participation in Federal …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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NASA summer internships application open

NASA internships are available this summer at any of NASA’s 10 research centers, as well as the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for undergraduates and graduates. Most are specifically for STEM students, but there are also some internships available for …

By Kirk Heynen (He/Him)
Kirk Heynen (He/Him)
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STEM Resources for BIPOC Students

The U.S. The Census Bureau reported that there was a 10% increase in racial diversity in the United States recently. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are fields of study and occupations that advance society. However, according to the Pew …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Materials Science & Engineering Career Seminar Class

This winter quarter, MSE is offering a 1-credit weekly seminar with program alumni and industry leaders presenting their workforce experience and insights with students. We anticipate having speakers from The Boeing Company, Blue Origin, Meta, and Micron. In the past …

By Kirk Heynen (He/Him)
Kirk Heynen (He/Him)
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Student Stories & Advice

Charlie D

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  • Staff Geologist Georesources, LLC

Claire Wate

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  • Postbac Researcher ORISE Fellowship

Brett Emery

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  • Mechanical Engineering University of Washington

Katie Firestone

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  • Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator University of California, San Francisco

Lauren Burgess

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  • Research Associate Phase Genomics

Paul Leanza

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  • Research Scientist / Bioengineer University of Washington

Casey C

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  • PhD Student - Chemistry University of California, Berkeley

Annette Mercedes

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  • Grad Student - Infectious Diseases & Vaccinology University of California, Berkeley

Abi Elerding

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  • Pharmacology PhD Student University of Washington

Jessica Boar

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  • Manufacturing Associate; Purification Just Evotec Biologics

Lukas M

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  • Technical Associate McGovern Institute for Brain Research

Eva B

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  • Veterinary Assistant Seattle Veterinary Associates

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