Science Careers
Driven to understand how things work and to discover solutions that address the world’s most pressing challenges, Colby students pursue work and research in STEM through diverse industry, nonprofit, government, and university settings.
Whether building expertise in life, physical, and social sciences or developing technical skills in technology and engineering, Colby students go on to contribute creative and innovative solutions in a wide range of manufacturing, service, and research sectors. Students graduate from Colby with the foundation to pursue early career opportunities in biotechnology, environmental science, biomedical research, wildlife biology, and more.
You can find Colby alumni researching at institutions including Dana Farber, Rockefeller University, Jackson Laboratories, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. They also work for companies such as the Apache Corporation, Eli Lilly & Company, Ramboll, and Lumen Biosciences or for government organizations including the EPA, NOAA, and the NIH.
Start with the toolkits to access a small collection of samples of directions and content in STEM careers, and you can always meet with the STEM advisor to help you get started. As you get close to applying and obtaining opportunities, you will have a collection of resources to work with to be ready to apply. Also, come to our workshops and events (see landing page). Whether your are a student or alum, DavisConnects can help you get started with all the pieces so you have a strong foundation to build upon, so come see us and engage with us!
