Green Careers
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MNR alum Daniel Patton boosts NASA’s sustainability efforts , articleA five-year career with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and a master’s degree from Virginia Tech helped MNR (Online) alum Daniel Patton land his dream job at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. “The program really encouraged the critical thinking that these types of jobs require.”
Date: Jan 11, 2022 -
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Community-based climate change solutions: the value of public–private partnerships in water management , articleIn their class project on the Clean Water Partnership, students in the 2021 Executive MNR cohort saw an opportunity to scale up community partnerships and come up with climate adaptation solutions that community leaders could incorporate into their plans.
Date: Jan 04, 2022 -
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From AmeriCorps to NSF to EPA: MNR student Bridget Johnson is committed to promoting sustainability and environmental justice , articleFinding ways in her daily work to combat climate change is vitally important to Bridget Johnson, who enrolled in the MNR program to learn more about climate change—everything from the science of global warming to its disproportionate effects on underrepresented groups.
Date: Dec 21, 2021 -
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Alums exemplify cross-sector leadership, collaborate to restore stream , articleThree Virginia Tech Executive MNR alums unexpectedly found themselves collaborating on a project to restore a stream in Fairfax County, VA. Rachael Holland, Chad Heflin, and Kyle Hatterick discuss how the training and skills gained from the XMNR program have not only benefited them in their distinct career paths but also contributed immensely to them working together on this project.
Date: Dec 14, 2021 -
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MNR Hokies virtual alumni event, and launch of mentorship and networking platform , articleOur first ever MNR Alumni Virtual Event was a success! More than 75 alums gathered on Zoom to reconnect and hear from a host of speakers as they shared the sustainability initiatives they are championing in business, government, and nonprofits, focusing primarily on ESG practices in their organizations.
Date: Dec 07, 2021 -
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XMNR alum Sally Parker charts new career course for most impact in her community , articleSally Parker, a 2014 Executive MNR graduate, is no stranger to changing jobs as a sustainability professional, and she isn’t shy to admit that when she feels like she is no longer able to make an impact in her position, it is time to move on.
Date: Nov 23, 2021 -
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OMNR alum Megha Khadka strives to ensure a sustainable future for the Gulf Coast , articleOnline MNR alumna Megha Khadka imagines a sustainable future for the Gulf Coast of the United States in her new role at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Date: Nov 09, 2021 -
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OMNR student Adrian Hunter helps U.S. Forest Service operate more sustainably , articleEven though pandemic staff shortages and wildfire emergencies have forced Adrian Hunter to dial back his coursework, the Online MNR student continues to apply what he’s learning in his courses to his work in the U.S. Forest Service, helping the organization to operate more smoothly and sustainably
Date: Oct 19, 2021 -
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Career Coaching Series: What certification should I get if I want to work in sustainability? , articleIf you’re confused by certifications in the sustainability field, you’re not alone. Trish Kenlon, founder of Sustainable Career Pathways and one of our Career Coaches, offers a practical guide to navigating the certification landscape.
Date: Oct 12, 2021 -
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Considering a career in sustainability? Start here. , articleThe term “sustainability” can mean different things to different people, but that’s actually a good thing for professionals looking to start or pivot to a career in sustainability. Executive MNR alum Tiffany Rozell shares a perspective from her own experience.
Date: Oct 05, 2021
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