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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.

Unlocking Your Career in Biotech: Former Intern Panel (10/11 or 10/12)

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? Illumina is expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Their efforts …

By Erin Lee (She/Her)
Erin Lee (She/Her) Career Coach
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Production Apps are Open! Join Grey Matters Journal!

Are you interested in neuroscience, but find it intimidating? Want to spread your passion of learning more about the brain? Grey Matters is the place for you! We write, edit, and design a quarterly journal to make neuroscience a less …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Grey Matters (Neuroscience RSO) Dawg Daze Event

“Touch a human brain, see some incredible neuroscience art, and chat with graduate and medical school students at Grey Matters’ Dawg Daze Event! As always, everyone is invited, regardless of major, year, or background in science.”

Grey Matters‘ event …

By Erin Lee (She/Her)
Erin Lee (She/Her) Career Coach
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Not Your Typical Gig: Marine Biologist (leoedit.com)

The following is an excerpt from the original article, written by Ashley Cahill for LEO.

In this recurring column, Not Your Typical Gig, we interview people with out-of-the-box careers to get a glimpse of what goes on behind-the-scenes of their …

By Ashley Cahill
Ashley Cahill
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Abbott’s ‘Shaping the Future of STEM’ Podcast (Episode 3)

For more than 130 years, Abbott has changed the world by creating new products and technologies in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Now, Abbott is changing the face of careers in STEM.

How this top employer is changing the face …

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Student Stories & Advice

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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Emily Chen

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  • Research Technician Fred Hutch Cancer Center
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Charlie D

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  • Staff Geologist Georesources, LLC
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Claire Wate

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  • Postbac Researcher ORISE Fellowship
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Featured Resources

Career & Industry Guides

Vault Guide to Health Care and Pharmaceuticals Consulting Jobs

The Vault Guides to Jobs books are a valuable career exploration tool for libraries and career centers. Written in an …

Vault Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Jobs, Third 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, Fourth Edition

Health care management, also known as health care administration, encompasses a wide range of jobs in a variety of organizations, …

Vault Career Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Third Edition

Worldwide, more than 2,700 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies comprise a trillion-dollar industry, with many of the top companies—and one of …

Vault Guide to Dental 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 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 …