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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.

An Evening With Neuroscience 5/6

Grey Matters is the University of Washington’s undergraduate neuroscience journal, committed to making neuroscience accessible and exciting for everyone through their quarterly journal and annual event, An Evening With Neuroscience. An Evening With Neuroscience is a casual event that anyone …

By Dan Poux (He/Him)
Dan Poux (He/Him) Career Coach
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Science, Evidence, and Health: Mastering Health Information and Personal Health Technologies — Fall 2022

In Fall quarter, the UW College of Nursing will be offering NMETH 210: Science, Evidence, and Health: Mastering Health Information and Personal Health Technologies. This course is open to all undergraduate students. The course explores health topics of interest to …

By Dan Poux (He/Him)
Dan Poux (He/Him) Career Coach
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International Internships – apply by April 15

Aga Khan University

Through a partnership with UW’s Population Health Initiative, Aga Khan University (AKU) makes international internships available to UW students. Applications for in-person/on-site internships in Nairobi/Kenya and in Karachi/Pakistan that start in Summer 2022 (start date July 4, …

By Jessie Smith (She/Her)
Jessie Smith (She/Her) Assistant Director of Employer & Community Connections
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Synapse “I Love My Brain” panel and call for board members

Synapse at the UW is a student-led brain injury support group. They host support groups and social events for individuals with brain injuries in the Seattle area, in addition to educational workshops with professional partners. Student members are an integral …

By Dan Poux (He/Him)
Dan Poux (He/Him) Career Coach
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Student-Led Neurodiversity Career Panel Event

Winner of the 2021-2022 Husky Seed Fund, Huskies for Neurodiversity is hosting a panel on April 14th from 6:30-7:30PM. The panel will be hosted both in person in HUB250 and livestreamed via Zoom. Neurodivergent panelists from a variety of fields …

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Dan Poux (He/Him) Career Coach
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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 …