Green Careers
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Article ItemClassroom connections to real world experience: XMNR projects lead to career advancement and change , article
Graduate students often wonder how they can gain real-world experience outside of the classroom. XMNR Program Director Dr. David Robertson shares how this graduate program connects students with sustainability professionals and organizations through various projects and internships that provide students with practical experience that can lead to career advancement and change.
Date: Aug 22, 2023 -
Article ItemWater security: applying nature-based solutions with MNR graduate Nancy Lilly , article
Nature-based solutions have a variety of co-benefits—from protecting biodiversity and clean water to providing sustainable jobs. MNR graduate Nancy Lilly shares her experience employing nature-based solutions in her role at The Nature Conservancy.
Date: May 02, 2023 -
Article ItemLiving shorelines: coastal restoration and preservation with MNR graduate Josh Mills , article
Coastal restoration rarely begins and ends at the ocean. MNR graduate Josh Mills explains how upstream land use affects coastal ecosystems downstream and how implementing living shorelines is a vital solution.
Date: Apr 04, 2023 -
Article ItemThe importance of ESG in meeting climate goals, with MNR graduate Lia Luczynski , article
With public health, climate, and social justice crises on the rise, more companies are prioritizing ESG strategies as a way to measure their impact on people and the environment. MNR graduate Lia Luczynski discusses why corporate responsibility is an important aspect of sustainability.
Date: Jan 03, 2023 -
Article ItemAlums share insights and tips for sustainability careers in the government, business, and nonprofit sectors , article
We are thankful for our incredible alums who make a difference in the world every single day. Ten of them shared their time and advice last month in the “Exploring Sustainability Careers” webinar series, co-hosted by our Career Coaches.
Date: Nov 22, 2022 -
Article ItemField investigation: Holding polluters accountable with MNR graduate Aundi Mevoli , article
MNR graduate Aundi Mevoli shows us that preserving the health of San Francisco Bay is no easy feat—it requires a bit of detective work and a lot of commitment. Aundi shares how her experience in the MNR program has helped her in a major career shift.
Date: Nov 15, 2022 -
Article ItemExamining the human dimensions of sustainability with Dr. Courtney Kimmel , article
What’s a green job? According to Dr. Courtney Kimmel, every job is a green job. All it takes is critical thinking and a different way of framing the issues. “You don’t have to be a sustainability professional to be a sustainability practitioner,” she says.
Date: Nov 08, 2022 -
Article ItemXMNR alum challenges the cultural norms of open fire cooking in Latin America , article
Alex Eaton, XMNR alum, reflects on his role at StoveTeam International tackling the wicked problem of open fire cooking in Latin America.
Date: Nov 01, 2022 -
Article ItemMNR alum Adam Schellhammer expands his career to new fields and countries , article
The field of sustainability is one that requires everyone—from field practitioners to communicators to policymakers. Master of Natural Resources graduate Adam Schellhammer shares his unexpected career change from field to facilitator.
Date: Jul 05, 2022 -
Article ItemMNR alum Richard Gustafson advances sustainability in Appalachia’s farming community , article
As the effects of climate change increase across the globe, localized conservation and sustainability approaches are more important than ever. Recent Master of Natural Resources graduate Richard Gustafson shares his experience working with landowners and farmers in Appalachia to prioritize their resource needs and the needs of the community while preserving the land for decades to come.
Date: Jun 07, 2022
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