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.

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Why I Left the Lab to Become a Science Writer

Published on July 21, 2023

Until the pandemic began, I dreamed of becoming a career scientist. Bench research in virology, Ph.D., work at the NIH…the whole nine yards.

In fact, even well into COVID-19’s emphatic spread, I planned to be a lab scientist. If anything, …

By Anika Jane Beamer '22

Seniors: Tell Your Story

Published on May 18, 2023

The Class of 2023 Graduate Survey continues, even if the CLS’s raffle is over. We’ll be collecting graduates’ outcomes data through January 2024, and we sincerely hope you’ll find the time to tell us what you’ve done as a Grinnellian …

By Sarah Barks

$$$ for Grad School!

Published on March 31, 2023

If you’re aiming for graduate school in science or social science, the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship should be on your radar. This fellowship provides generous funding to support your graduate studies as well as invaluable professional development and …

By Sarah Barks