Career Development Resources
Don't know how to start looking for an internship or job? Need help writing a resume or cover letter? Check out these useful guides.

Workshops and Programs
Upcoming events pulled directly from Handshake will appear below.
2025 Graduate Program Virtual Open House (Thursday, October 23rd 2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT)
When: Thursday, October 23rd 2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT Location: Virtual Join us on Thursday, October 23, 2025 for a live chat with our faculty members, admissions committee staff, and current graduate students. You'll discover what it means to earn your doctoral degree at Scripps Research's Skaggs Graduate School, how to navigate the online application process, and daily life as a grad student.Session 1: Graduate Program Overview 11-11:30 am PT / 2-2:30 pm ETSession 2: Admissions Committee Faculty Panel 11:30 am-12 pm PT / 2:30-3 pm ET Session 3: Graduate Student Panel 12-12:30 pm PT / 3-3:30 pm ETSession 4: General Questions and Answers 12:30-1 pm PT / 3:30-4 pm ETThis will be a fully virtual event and is open to all prospective graduate students. Stay for all four sessions, or drop in for just one or two!
Internship Spotlight
Lawrence has existing partnerships with local and national arts organizations, such as:

With a mission to connect people in cities to nature and each other, the Urban Ecology Center has a vision to inspire generations to build environmental curiosity, understanding, and respect. Lawrentians in recent years have been hired in both internships and full-time roles.
Explore more internship opportunities with existing partners.
Relevant Student Organizations
Joining a student organization can connect you with peers with similar interests and goals. Get involved, learn, experience, and give back.
- Society of Physics Students
- Lawrence University Womxn in Physics
Alumni Connections
Alumni can offer invaluable insights into your fields of interest and provide career advice to help you reach your goals.
These Lawrence alumni are currently working in the physical or natural sciences:
- Bao Ha ’07, Future Technical Leaders, Northrop Grumman
- Gacia Coronado '10, Project Scientist, Family Care R&E Kleenex Brand
- Darcy Kind '97, Conservation Biologist at State of Wisconsin
Connect with Lawrence Alumni on LUAA on LinkedIn for an informational interview.
Professional Associations
Professional associations are a great source of field-specific information, career path ideas, and networking contacts. Examples of associations for professionals in the physical and natural sciences: