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Sustainability, Environment & Conservation

An Unforgettable Summer in Ecuador

The highlight of my second “Swarthmore summer” was the research trip to Ecuador that I took with a few fellow members of the Swarthmore Conservation Biology lab. We started our trip doing field work at Tiputini Biodiversity Station, located deep …

By Laura Wentzel
Laura Wentzel
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Practice Area Insights: How to Break Into an Environmental Law Practice

Environmental law can differ greatly depending on an attorney’s client base; one can work for a public interest group or firm to fight to preserve the environment or can represent companies to navigate environmental regulations. On either side, the practice …

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Environmental Justice @ Swat

I began organizing in my freshman year of college. I was fresh out of high school, and out of quarantine from a global pandemic, and I enrolled in a course called Environmental Justice: Theory & Action at Swarthmore College. Swarthmore, …

By Kayla Miller
Kayla Miller
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Swarthmore Contingent Shares Takeaways of U.N. Climate Change Conference in Dubai

A group of Swarthmore students, staff, and faculty attended the United Nations Foundation Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai in December, witnessing and contributing to international unity against the existential threat of climate change.

Three Swarthmore students — Oviya Kumaran ’24, …

By Ryan Dougherty
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Who’s Hiring? 9 Environmental Organizations Fighting Climate Change

A positive impact on the planet can begin with simple actions, like learning to compost or buying locally grown, in-season fruits and vegetables. Starting small can help you dip your toe into environmental work, but if you’re looking to grow …

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Employer & Interview Insights

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 the Top Law Firms for Clean Tech and Renewable Energy Law, 2021 Edition

The Vault Guide to the Top Law Firms for Clean Tech/Renewable Energy Law is an in-depth, candid guide on the …

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 Park and Public Land 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 Agriculture Jobs, Second Edition

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

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Learning Design for Sustainability

Taught by Scott Boylston
The world is facing a number of environmental, economic, and social challenges. Our future depends on sustainable solutions that improve…

Introduction to LEED Certification

Taught by Fulya Kocak
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system evaluates buildings for their environmental performance and encourages the use…

Introduction to LEED Credentialing

Taught by Fulya Kocak
Earning a LEED credential signifies your deep understanding of sustainable design and construction. If you’re interested in earning a LEED…

Driving Measurable, Sustainable Change

Taught by Richard Chua
In any industry, successfully driving measurable, sustainable change is a challenge. In this course, Dr. Richard Chua shows managers how…

Closing the Green Skills Gap to Power a Greener Economy and Drive Sustainability

Taught by Sue Duke
As nations and industries worldwide make commitments toward a more environmentally sustainable future, many questions must be considered. How can…

Green Jobs for Sustainable Careers

Taught by Fulya Kocak
Looking for a greener job? Why wait when the world is hiring? Climate change and sustainability are transforming today’s economy,…

Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance

Taught by Fulya Kocak
In this course, instructor Fulya Kocak Gin explains what the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) umbrella encompasses, why there is…
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Swarthmore & External Resources

Cover Letter Sample

This cover letter serves as a strong example of how you can shape your experiences to what an employer is …

Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP) Greater Philadelphia

Educational funding opportunities

American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists

The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists is an organization serving the Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science professions by …

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Alumni Connections

Zach Lytle

Alumni
  • Utility Analyst City of Philadelphia Government
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Julie Whitbeck

Alumni
  • Ecologist, Natural Resource Manager National Park Service
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Kate Walker

Alumni
  • Producer American Museum of Natural History
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Elliot Padgett

Alumni
  • Staff Scientist National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Meagan Currie

Alumni
  • Consultant Agendi
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Duran Cesur

Alumni
  • Investment Mentor - Technology Developer Accelerator Programme Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
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