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
Sarah Barks Assistant Dean & Director of Analytics & Operations
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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
Sarah Barks Assistant Dean & Director of Analytics & Operations
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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
Sarah Barks Assistant Dean & Director of Analytics & Operations
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Firsthand Vault Guides

Vault Guide to Top Internships, 2025 Edition

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

Vault Guide to Mathematics and Physics Jobs, Third 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 Energy Jobs, Third Edition

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

Vault Guide to Engineering Jobs, Third Edition

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

Vault Guide to Architecture Jobs, Third Edition

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

Vault Guide to Food and Beverage Production Jobs, Third Edition

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

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