Video: Careers in the Environment
Join the Waldron Program for a conversation focusing on policy, management, and sustainability.
Join us for a Northwestern alumni panel on careers in the environment. This conversation will focus on roles in policy, management, and sustainability.
Topics Covered:
- Impactful classes, internships, and other undergrad experiences.
- Post-grad options for students passionate about the environment/sustainability.
- Career exploration advice for current students.
Alumni Speakers:
- Ariel Drehobl ’12 (Environmental Policy and Culture minor): Management and Program Analyst at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office
- Alicia White ’13 (Environmental Sciences major): Senior Product Manager of Climate Solutions at Sustainalytics
- Mark Silberg ’14 (Environmental Policy and Culture minor): Special Advisor for Climate and Energy to Governor Jared Polis
- Yousuf Ahmad '13 (Environmental Science): Toxicologist at US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Below are some of the links discussed in during the panel by the speakers:
Learn more about the National Community Solar Partnership Program at the US DOE:
https://www.energy.gov/communitysolar...
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships:
https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opp...
https://www.aceee.org/energy-burden
Testing, Inspection, and Certification Companies:
https://orise.orau.gov/internships-fe...
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Fix-Seven-...
Justice40 Initiative:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmen...
Recommended Conferences:
Resources for Payscales:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-overs...
https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm