Science, Engineering & Sustainability

Do you love to solve complex problems and investigate the world around you?
Are you happiest in the lab or doing research in the field?
Do you get excited about finding solutions to address climate change and preserve biodiversity?
Do you have a favorite subatomic particle?

Science, Engineering & Sustainability prepares Grinnellians for careers in scientific research, ecology and conservation, biomedical engineering, clean energy development, cognitive science, and more.

It’s Climate Week in the CLS!

The CLS is excited to present several opportunities for Grinnellians to learn about careers in climate and connect with alumni & innovators in this space. Coming up on Thursday, April 10:

Careers in Climate Alumni Panel in partnership with Center …

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Sara Garcia ’25 receives the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

Sara Garcia ’25 has been awarded a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship for 2025–2026 to explore how community-based research bridges the gap between scientific research and social action.

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Two Grinnellians Receive Goldwater Scholarships

Erik Genet ’26 and Shabab Kabir ’26, research students at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY, summer of 2024, were named Goldwater Scholars in March 2025.

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Resources

Explore the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS) Career Communities 2024–25 overview, highlighting the tools, resources, and personalized support …

Field schools offer an opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in fields like paleoanthropology and archaeology.

Alumni Connections

Build Skills

LinkedIn Learning courses are available to all current students.  For Alumni Access please visit LinkedIn Learning to start an account.

Firsthand Vault Guides

The Vault Guide to Top Internships rates more than 100 internship programs. Based on a survey of approximately 20,000 interns, …

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 …

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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