Career Development Resources
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Workshops and Programs
Upcoming events pulled directly from Handshake will appear below.
Exact Sciences Internship Insider (Tuesday, September 23rd 2025, 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm CDT)
When: Tuesday, September 23rd 2025, 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm CDT Curious about what it takes to land an internship at Exact Sciences? Join us for an Internship Insider session where our University Relations and Recruiting team will share practical tips and insights to help you stand out as a candidate.During this event, you’ll: Learn about upcoming internship opportunities at Exact Sciences Get expert advice on how to prepare a strong resume Gain insider tips for succeeding in interviews Have the chance to ask questions directly to our team Whether you’re just starting to explore internships or ready to apply, this session will give you the tools and confidence to put your best foot forward.Exact Sciences Department Spotlight: Bioinformatics (Wednesday, September 24th 2025, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm CDT)
When: Wednesday, September 24th 2025, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm CDT Join us for an exciting bioinformatics careers informational session with team members from Exact Sciences! Discover how our cutting-edge work in early cancer detection combines data science and biology to drive innovation. Hear from our experts as they share their career journeys, day-to-day experiences, and insights on how bioinformatics is shaping the future of healthcare. Whether you're passionate about coding, research, or both, this session will provide valuable information about the impactful roles available within our team and how you can start or grow your career with us. At Exact Sciences, we are cancer fighters. We are united by our mission to change lives by providing earlier, smarter answers. Through advances in cancer detection and treatment guidance, we will help eradicate the disease and the suffering it causes. We are driven to find ambitious, dynamic individuals who thrive in a team-based environment and can help us take another step toward winning the war on cancer through early detection.Evergy Internship Info Session (Wednesday, October 1st 2025, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm CDT)
When: Wednesday, October 1st 2025, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm CDT Want to know what it's like to be an intern at Evergy?Join us for a virtual information session to learn about our company and intern program - then hear from a panel of Evergy employees. If you're curious about interning with Evergy or want to learn more about the energy industry, this is your opportunity to ask candid questions!Choose the session you'd like to attend to reserve your spot! All sessions will be hosted live on Microsoft Teams.
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: