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Sustainability / Conservation / Energy

Welcome to the Sustainability, Conservation and Energy interest community!

Members of this community are interested in careers that 1) Provide sufficient amounts of energy for today’s world without undermining environmental integrity or draining future resources. 2) Produce a good or service that benefits the environment or conserves natural resources. This good or service could be renewable energy, pollution reduction, an organic product, or environmental compliance. 3) Reduce the environmental impact of an organization’s production processes. Responsibilities might include establishing cost-cutting initiatives such as energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, waste management, or resource conservation.

People who pursue careers in Sustainability/Conservation/Energy may focus on issues ranging from reducing ecological footprint and minimizing pollution to working directly on environmental and sustainability issues in various sectors, or in areas like solar energy, wind power, hydropower and more. These jobs exist in emerging green sectors and in traditional sectors such as manufacturing, technology, insurance, and the state and federal government, making the world of sustainability/conservation/energy one that is both deeply rooted in our day-to-day life and the subject of much innovation and research.

Examples of career pathways include (but are not limited to): Air Quality Forecaster; Aquatic Biologist; Biofuel Production Operator; Ecotourism Guide; Environmental Public Relations Specialist; Geoscientist; Hydrographic Surveyor; Landscape Architect; Soil Conservation Technician’ Sustainability Program Coordinator; Watershed Manager; Watershed Science Technician; Wetland Specialist; Wind Energy Engineer

Looking for another course for next quarter?

Consider one of the following!

FISH 200 Freshwater Ecology & Conservation

Journey through the underwater world of rivers and lakes. Get hands-on experience in wet labs and field trips. Explore the life and death of organisms in a rapidly changing …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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EarthLab Innovation Grant Applications Open!

Apply today! Letters of Intent due January 9, 2024 by 5:00 pm PST.

The Innovation Grants Program invests in collaborations that span academic disciplines, engage multiple sectors and center community questions at the intersection of climate change and social justice. …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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2024 Bonderman Travel Fellowship Competition for graduate students- application opening Nov 20th

Where would you go if you had eight months to travel solo? Which two regions and six to nine countries would you visit? What experiences would you seek out? How would you be transformed?

Each year a handful of lucky …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Shoreline restoration: community science to monitor effectiveness

Read the full article on the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences website. Start reading below…

Jason Toft from the UW Wetland Ecosystem Team has been monitoring shoreline armor restoration in Puget Sound for over a decade at sites where …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Gain Leadership Experience for Your Resume: Apply for the Husky Experience Student Advisory Council

Help advance the Husky Seed Fund, an award that brings to life innovative ideas by students that are inclusive, impactful, and inventive to the UW.  Gain valuable experience advancing and managing a program that will impact thousands of students at UW. 

By Erin Lee (She/Her)
Erin Lee (She/Her) Career Coach
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Student Stories & Advice

Cesar Robles

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Margot Adam

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  • School for Public and International Affairs Princeton University

Greta Weise

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  • Soundwatch Boater Education Program Intern The Whale Museum

Mitsuki Shimomura

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  • M.S. in Aeronautics & Astronautics University of Washington

Peyton R

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  • Master's of Science in Energy & Sustainability Northwestern University

Ashleigh Bell

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  • Grad Student - Sustainability in the Outdoor Industry University of Colorado, Boulder

Tanner Poling

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  • AUV Operations Engineer Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Evan Mickelson

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  • Electrical Engineer Electric Reliability Council of Texas

Featured Resources

CoolWorks

Since 1995, CoolWorks has been a leader in CONNECTING PEOPLE seeking meaningful and exciting work with the EMPLOYERS who are …

Nethubb  

Nethubb makes it easy to start building your professional network to be discovered for career opportunities. They provide you the …

Sustainability / Energy / Conservation Search Engines

Energy Jobs Network

The Energy Jobs Network (EJN) has been helping employers find qualified candidates for their energy related positions …

Scholarships & Fellowships Supporting Sustainability/Conservation/Energy Career Goals

Many different types of organizations, companies and agencies provide scholarship opportunities to support students in preparing for careers related to …

Tips for Job Searching in Handshake – Sustainability/Conservation/Energy

With thousands of jobs and internships for students on Handshake, how can you find the ones that are right for …

Virtual Interview Practice

StandOut is a mock video interviewing platform. You can access an Environmental Science practice interview.

Career & Industry Guides

Vault Guide to Energy Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Alternative Energy Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Nonprofit Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Career Guide to Energy, Third Edition

In the midst of an energy boom that has positioned the United States as one of the world’s top oil-producing …

Vault Guide to Utilities Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Nuclear Power Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …