Environment & Sustainability

Welcome to Pitt’s Environment & Sustainability Career Community! This online community is designed to assist you with industry resources, career advice, resume samples, job and internship search information, networking opportunities, and events to help you explore career options in your field.

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Finding Your Purpose: The Importance of Understanding Your Values

When exploring careers, many consider whether an occupation will be personally fulfilling to them or not. This personal fulfillment can come in many different forms. For example, some folks are most satisfied by helping others, while others find joy in …

By Holly Schultz
Holly Schultz
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Work Smart available to Pitt students and alumni

The University of Pittsburgh has become a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Students and alumni can access all of AAUW’s resources and webinars for free.

AAUW has been working to narrow the gender pay gap, which …

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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Navigating the Crossroads After Your PhD: Choosing Between Academia and Industry

Completing a PhD is a monumental achievement, but it often leads to a critical juncture: deciding between pursuing a career in academia or transitioning to industry. This decision can significantly impact your future trajectory, making it crucial to weigh various …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Negotiating Salary as a New Graduate

Congratulations soon-to-be Pitt graduate or recent graduate! Landing the job is just the beginning; negotiating your salary is pivotal in ensuring you are fairly compensated for your skills and potential, experience, and the value you bring to the table. But …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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What Are the Benefits of Interns and Why Do Companies Hire Them?

What is an intern?

An intern is a developing professional who works at a company for a short time to gain entry-level experience and knowledge about a particular career field. Interns are most often college students, though other adults can …

By Indeed Editorial Team
Indeed Editorial Team
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Environment & Sustainability Resources

AI is already transforming careers, classrooms, and everyday life. You don’t need to be a tech expert, but you do …

Connect with Alumni

Reach out to any of these alumni who have shared their profiles in Pitt Commons.

  • Pittsburgh
  • Global Manager - Product Sustainability PPG
Meet Shen
  • Pittsburgh
  • Senior Development Manager Direct Energy
Meet Tom
  • 6286 Wittem, Netherlands
  • PhD Researcher Maastricht University
Meet Akudo-Kyoshia
  • Washington, DC
  • Ambassador Free the Facts
Meet Simon
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Data Scientist (Data Analyst) The Pittsburgh Paints Company
Meet Eyram
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Senior Research Associate NYU Metro Center
Meet Erika
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Bioinformatics Research Specialist UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Meet Arjun
  • Boston, MA
  • Senior Scientist Verve Therapeutics
Meet Jay
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Sustainability Director Chartwells Higher Ed
Meet EmmyLine
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Supplier Relations Manager HICO America
Meet Jacquelyn
  • Pennsylvania, USA
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Sheetz
Meet Jay
  • Slickville, PA
  • Research Technician University of Pittsburgh
Meet Julia

Did you know?

96% of Class of 2020 Pitt graduates with degrees in environmental engineering, science, or studies reported that they were working or enrolled in graduate school within six months after graduation. Visit our Success After Pitt site to check out the details! *Other positive career outcomes included military or volunteer positions.

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