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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What is it like to be an Environmental Scientist?

Charlotte is an Environmental Scientist with Environmental Systems Analysis, Inc in Annapolis, Maryland. Charlotte plays a key role in monitoring the effect of new construction on the surrounding environment and making sure developers are meeting federal regulations. This is a …

By Sarah Barks

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Get Ready for Summer Research!

Spending your summer doing research—whether in the lab, the field, or the library—is a great way to immerse yourself in a field and build skills. Grinnellians conduct research on campus via the Mentored Advanced Project (MAP) program and go to …

By Sarah Barks

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Network Your Way into Research Opportunities

Emailing researchers in your area of interest can be a great way to find a summer opportunity, land a lab position after graduation, or get ahead in your graduate school applications. This kind of outreach is an often-overlooked path forward …

By Sarah Barks

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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 …

Applying to Graduate School in Science

Here is one perspective on how applying to PhD programs in science fields works, from the Sokol-Hessner Lab at University …

Publications & Presentations on Résumé/CV

If you’ve published or presented work–often from research experience–be sure to properly show it off on your application materials! This …

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 …

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 …

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