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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

    An environmentally-themed section where students learn and connect via hands-on sustainability and conservation projects, as well as field trips to research sites around Ames.

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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 us 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

    In this team, we offer learning opportunities and hands-on experiences with state-of-the-art genetic and cell biology techniques. You will visit research labs on campus and attend seminars and workshops to experience a range of cutting-edge life science research.