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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Pictionary for Robots: Summer MAP Series, Kailee Shermak ’25

“You know those AI generation programs where you enter text and it pops out an image?” asks Kailee Shermak ’25, sociology major and digital studies concentrator. “Essentially, we’re studying whether a machine can do that task as well as …

By Dani Perkins

Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship

The 2024-2025 application for the Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) is now available online.

The DOE CSGF provides financial support for students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex problems in …

By Sarah Barks

Check out the latest from Anika Jane Beamer ’22 on Grinnell’s 3-2 engineering partnerships:

https://www.grinnell.edu/news/3-2-engineering-programs-give-grinnellians-best-both-worlds

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

If you are applying for a research-based graduate degree, you may be eligible for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research …

Find Opportunities: Climate Justice Orgs for Prospective Interns

The following websites include lists of organizations that promote climate justice and other informational resources about climate justice.

General Information …

Example Science Résumé

If you’re looking for opportunities in science—whether that’s summer research, post-graduate jobs in a lab setting, or graduate school—it’s important …

The CLS Career Communities Information 2024-25

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

Biomedical Research Internships

A catalog featuring ~280 biomedical research internships offered nationwide for high school, undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and first-year medical students. Compiled …