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.
The Open Notebook offers a paid, part-time fellowship program for early-career science journalists. During the course of this fellowship, fellows work with a mentor to plan, report, and write articles for publication at The Open Notebook and become part of …
Do your Research! Be Specific! Send Emails!
When I applied for grad school, I researched which professors were studying the topics I wanted to study, and then sent them all emails asking what they were currently working on and whether …
Be Familiar With Failure
Some of the most valuable lessons I learned in college came from moments of failure. Not doing well on a test taught me to pause, reflect, and rethink my approach. These skills became even more important …
Rely on Your Soft Skills as Much as You Rely on What You Have Learned
The job field may be unpredictable right now and you may not know where you will end up next. Nonetheless, build on the relationships you …
The job market has been unpredictable and strenuous for students, new graduate and alumni. Here are some quick tips to have you reboot your job search!
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