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.
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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 Dorothy (Dottie) Metcalf-Lindenburger’s journey and recommendations for current UW students and alumni.
Dear lovely Huskies,
During your academic journey, there are times where you may fall out of love with your career path. You may ask:
“Is this career what I would ❤️ to do?”
“”Will I ❤️ what I do?”
“How do I ❤️ …
Cláudia M.B. Carvalho, PhD, is an Assistant Investigator at PNRI, leading her laboratory to investigate the genetic causes of rare diseases and the biological mechanism of formation of genomic variants that impact disease expression. The overall goal of her lab …
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 Geoff Klise’s journey and recommendations for current UW students and alumni.
Sharda Raina 
Jared Silvia 
Ally Kong 
Stephen Joseph Hall 
Lauren Gentles, PhD 
Travis Johnson 
Life Science Washington hosts events and a career center. They also create connections and promote policies that strengthen the environment …
Considering your career interests and potential trajectories within the physical and life sciences? There are scholarship opportunities that provide both …
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The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …
The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …
The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …
The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …
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