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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.

Biology Networking Night Thursday, Dec 1st at 5:00pm PST!

Hi everyone! Biology Students for Equity and TriBeta are so excited to invite you to our first Biology Networking Night of the year! Join us this Thursday, Dec 1st at 5:00 pm PST on Zoom for a panel on equity in …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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“Sparking Climate Connections” Lighting Talks & Networking Event

The EarthLab Advisory Board of Deans invites you to participate in an exciting two-part event bringing the rich variety of climate change research happening across UW together in one afternoon. We envision this as a starting point of connection, from …

By Kirk Heynen (He/Him)
Kirk Heynen (He/Him)
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Undergraduate Environmental Health Info Session [Nov 22]

Information Sessions: 

Undergraduate Environmental Health Info Session

https://washington.zoom.us/j/96095470482

November 22, 2022 | 3:30-4:20PM

Explore Environmental Health: Read about the internships, research, and careers of some of our current students and alumni:

Explore where your BS in Environmental Health degree can take you on our Career Pathways

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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How to Have a Competitive Peace Corps Application

Join University of Washington’s Peace Corps campus recruiter, Amanda Li, in exploring the Peace Corps application process and how to be a competitive applicant.

The Peace Corps application can feel daunting, but attend this session to learn about the application …

By Briana Randall (She/Her)
Briana Randall (She/Her) Executive Director
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Climate Science Career Talk

This is an informal career talk hosted by graduate students, to get to know Dr. Alexandra “Sascha” von Meier. Dr. von Meier is an independent consultant, recently retired from her faculty position in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer …

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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