The Sky is the Limit Learning Community

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The Sky is the Limit learning community offers an opportunity to explore diverse fields and career paths through hands-on experiences and experiential learning. Whether you’re interested in how the life sciences intersect with your broader interests, eager to explore genetic and cell biology techniques, passionate about sustainability and conservation, curious about healthcare careers, or interested in how cell biology research can drive advancements in medicine and technology, our learning community has something to offer. Engage with faculty, peer mentors, and industry professionals, participate in undergraduate research, and connect with others who share your interests. The Sky is the Limit learning community will not only enrich your academics but also prepare you for a successful and impactful career.

 

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    Exploring Possibilities in Life Sciences

    Discover how the life sciences can play a role in your broader interests. This will provide you with opportunities to explore interdisciplinary career paths through interactions with upperclassmen, faculty, and leaders outside academia and to find study buddies for courses in the life sciences.

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    Save Planet Earth

    Learn and connect via hands-on sustainability and conservation projects, as well as field trips to research sites around Ames in this environmentally-themed section.

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    Helping People: The Health Care Career Spectrum

    Learn about the myriad options in health care careers. Meet with and ask questions of practicing health care professionals in a highly interactive and engaging learning community environment. Discover how your personal and professional goals can align in a rewarding career.

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    Exploring the Secret Life of Cells

    Learn how basic cell biology research in different organisms can help improve our world in areas such as medicine, agriculture, and technology. Experiences include hands-on lab activities and visits to research labs around campus.

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    Decoding Genetic Mechanisms of Metabolism and Aging

    Get hands-on experiences and experiential learning opportunities with state-of-the-art genetic and cell biology techniques. Visit research labs on campus and attend seminars and workshops experiencing a range of cutting-edge life science research.