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Science Research
Meet the Community Coaches
Lynne Sebille-White
- Do you consider yourself inquisitive, analytical, or insightful?
- Are you interested in learning about scientific issues or applying technical concepts to solve problems?
- Does it sound like fun to perform lab experiments or utilize a microscope to examine cells?
- Could you see yourself investigating scientific principles by collecting and analyzing data?
Careers in this community focus on designing and conducting research to improve products, processes, and ways of living.
Quality Control
Research & Development
Benchwork
Clinical
Manufacturing
Food Science
Other Industries: Science Education, Pharmacology, Sales, Forensics, Field Science, Regulatory Affairs
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Check out Exploring Majors & Careers page (scroll to What Can I Do With This Major?).
See what Hawkeyes in your college/major are doing after graduation using interactive post-graduation dashboards.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*Net contain information on duties, education and training, pay and job outlook.
Want to put your interests to good use? Join other students who share them. Discover student organizations on campus which relate to science and research. You can browse the database by letter or search by keyword or name for locating student organizations.
Some examples of organizations that may be of interest:
- American Chemical Society Student Chapter
- Biochemistry Majors Club
- Microbiology Undergraduate Student Association
- oSTEM@Iowa
- Society of Physics Students
- UI Bio
- Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)
Also consider volunteering as a way to explore your interests, build your resume, and connect with the community!
- Volunteer Center of Johnson County (search for local opportunities)
- Hawkeye Service Breaks
- Student Organization Fair (held at the start of each semester)
In addition, you can find activities and events related to your interests via After Class
Research Opportunities
- UI Summer Research Programs
- Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR)
- Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
- National Science Foundation - Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Sites
- ORISE Research Fellowships & STEM Internships
- Pathways to Science Summer Research Opportunities
- Summer Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Research Programs
- Summer Pre-Health & Research Opportunities
Internship & Job Opportunities
- Actalent Sciences Careers
- Chemistry Internships
- Chemistry Jobs
- Forensic Science Jobs
- Lab Assistant Jobs
- Lab Technician Jobs
- Life Sciences Jobs
- ORISE STEM Internships & Research Fellowships
- Physical Scientist Jobs
- Research Assistant Jobs
- Science & Technology Jobs
- Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships
- State Hygienic Lab
- The Wildlife Society
- UI Research Internships (post-graduation)
Professional organizations are a great way to explore, prepare, experience, and achieve your career interests and goals!
- Explore - Learn what people in the industry do, talk about, and take action on
- Prepare - Learn about job titles, companies, and organizational/thought leaders
- Experience - Check out resources, including specialized job boards and LinkedIn groups to locate mentors and job shadowing/informational interview opportunities
- Achieve - Polish your professional image by taking an active part in your industry’s association. Reach your goals through networking and the professional development opportunities your association provides.
Plus, professional associations often offer discounted memberships to students!
Learn About Careers from Real Life Professionals
Candidcareer.com provides an easy way to explore careers and learn about job search strategies through thousands of 1-2 minute video clips
Analytical Chemist
Molecular Biologist
Petroleum Geologist
Job & Internship Postings
Reclamation Guide at Bureau of Reclamation
Child Protection Investigator at Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Child Welfare Specialist at Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
USDA FS Postgraduate Research Opportunity in Agroforestry at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Internship-Arctic Interagency Visitor Center at The Student Conservation Association
Air Resources Technician II at California Air Resources Board
Freight Transport Branch Chief at California Air Resources Board
Air Quality Regulation and Incentives Outreach Specialist at California Air Resources Board
State Park Interpreter III (District Interpretive and Education Manager) at California Department of Parks and Recreation
Electro-Optical Systems Engineer at Space Dynamics Laboratory
Climate Investments Implementation Section Manager at California Air Resources Board
Air Resources Technician II at California Air Resources Board
AIR RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II at California Air Resources Board
City of Peoria, IL - Urban Planner at City of Peoria
Permit Writer - Job ID 78175 at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Air Compliance Unit Supervisor - Job ID 78159 at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Watershed Project Coordinator - Job ID 78199 at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Historian at National Park Service
Environmental Scientist (JC-439756) 7/19/24 at State Water Resources Control Board
Case Manager CLTS with Department of Health and Human Services at Outagamie County, Wisconsin
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