Life, Physical, Environmental Sciences

Career Community for Life, Physical, & Environmental Sciences

Students in this community explore the natural world through scientific inquiry, experimentation, observation, and data analysis. Career pathways span biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, sustainability, biotechnology, healthcare research, GIS, data science, and scientific innovation.

You might belong here if you….

Are curious about how the natural world works
Enjoy conducting experiments and solving complex problems
Like research, data analysis, and discovery
Care about sustainability and environmental stewardship
Want to contribute to scientific innovation and technological advancement

Some careers students pursue in this community are:

Biotechnology & Life Sciences

Research Associate
Laboratory Technician
Quality Control Analyst
Clinical Research Coordinator

Healthcare & Biomedical Research

Clinical Research Assistant
Research Coordinator
Biomedical Research Technician

Environmental Consulting & Natural Resources

Environmental Scientist
Sustainability Specialist
Environmental Consultant

Government & Public Agencies

Sustainability & Climate Change

Skills You’ll build in This Community

Skills Taxonomy

Scientific Inquiry & Experimentation

Quantitative Analysis & Statistics

Laboratory Techniques

Data Visualization

Research Design

Technical Writing

Scientific Computing

Project Management

Collaboration

Campus Involvement

Getting involved on campus is one of the best ways to build experience, leadership skills, and professional connections. Clark University offers 130+ student organizations across academic, professional, and leadership areas, giving students many ways to explore business-related interests.

Student Organizations

Biology Club
Chemistry Club
Physics Club
Environmental Sustainability Club
Student Research Organizations

Leadership Opportunities

Research Ambassador
Peer Mentor
Orientation Leader
Resident Advisor
Sustainability Leadership Programs

Community Engagement

Environmental restoration projects
Sustainability initiatives
Community science programs
STEM mentoring

What can I do now? (Action steps by class year):

First Year: Explore & Learn

Join clubs, attend events, explore research opportunities, and meet faculty.

Junior Year: Focus & Gain Professional Experience

Complete internships, conduct research, present findings, and explore graduate options.

Sophomore: Build Skills & Experience

Join a lab, gain certifications, participate in research, and develop technical skills.

Senior Year: Launch Your Career

Apply for jobs, fellowships, and graduate programs; complete capstone projects and build professional networks.

Industry Specific Career Resources:

Students exploring the Life, Physical, & Environmental community can use these resources to learn about industries, research career paths, build skills, and stay current on trends.

Professional Associations
Jobs & Internship Resources
Career Exploration Resources
Graduate Education Pathways

M.S. in Biological Sciences
M.S. in Environmental Science
M.S. in Chemistry
M.S. in Physics
Master of Data Science
Master of Sustainability
MGIS
Ph.D. Programs

Career Connections Center