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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.

Apply to take at a class at Friday Harbor Labs!

Courses at FHL vary from year to year.  During summer terms (Summer A and Summer B), we offer both graduate and undergraduate courses. During Autumn and Spring quarters, we offer undergraduate courses along with unique research apprenticeship programs.

We encourage …

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The Smithsonian Institution is Looking for Interns!

“The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex. We are a community of learning and the opener of doors. Smithsonian Internships are workplace-based guided learning opportunities that provide participants with hands-on experience in a wide range …

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Health & Life Sciences Mentorship Program🤝

📌Interested in a career where you can help others and make an impact on the health and well-being of individuals in the Seattle area and beyond?

There are a broad range of non-clinical opportunities in health and life science, many …

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Looking for Unique, Real-World Experience in Science? 🌎

Experience opportunities are all over the nation from internships and research. But, what about making an even larger impact? Volunteer in the worldwide recognized and all expense paid program – Peace Corp. ✨

The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for …

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Gabby Ramon (She/Her) Career Coach
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Huskies@Work: Make Career Connections with UW Alumni

Are you curious about a new career path or do you have a dream job in mind? Huskies@Work can help you connect 1-on-1 with alumni who can give you the inside info you need for your career journey.

Huskies@Work is:

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Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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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

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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
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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 …