Our lobby will be open with adjusted summer hours from 9:00-4:00. We also offer virtual appointments.

Our lobby will be closed all day June 25 & July 3-4.

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.

Salary Expectation and Negotiation Tips 💸

Talking money can feel uncomfortable and awkward especially when you feel unprepared. Here are some tips to help you put a value to your worth!

For final tips and scripts on accepting the job offer, check out Indeed’s “How …

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Welcome to the 2025 Out for Undergrad Conference Application!

This application is for any of the conferences O4U offers, including Business, Digital, Engineering, and Life Sciences.

O4U is dedicated to providing positive, life-changing experiences to a vibrant, ever-evolving, all-inclusive community of self-identified students.

We are thrilled to offer the …

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Alumni Highlight: Jillian Schleicher, Senior Analytics Manager

Our Alumni Highlights Blog celebrates the remarkable journeys of our graduates, showcasing the diverse and inspiring paths they’ve carved across industries and around the globe. Check out Jill Schleicher’s journey and recommendations for current UW students and alumni.

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Interested in learning more about the Environmental Public Health major? Attend an info session!

Bachelors of Science in Environmental Public Health

Application Open Now for entry to summer 2025, deadline June 13, 2025

Information about declaring the Environmental Public Health Major

The Environmental Public Health major is a “minimum requirements” major, which means that …

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April’s FOOL of Learning: Grow for Your Career!

Grow your career path during this spring season!

LinkedIn Learning
Forage
Indeed Job Search Academy for UW

Complete FREE an on-demand video learning platform to help you develop and enhance skills. Connect them to your LinkedIn Profile!

Some certifications:

Participate …

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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 …

Candid Career

Explore careers with access to over 6,000 videos on Candid Career.

Search for careers by major or occupation and hear …

Career & Industry Guides

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

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

Vault Career Guide to Health Care Management, Fifth Edition
Vault Career Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Fourth Edition
Vault Guide to Health Care Management 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 Nursing Jobs, Second Edition

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

Alaska Airlines Career & Internship Center
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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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