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

Published on February 28, 2024

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

Published on October 31, 2023

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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Thriving in the Virtual Working Environment: How to be successful and advance in your career.

Published on October 30, 2023

Being successful and advancing in the virtual working environment: Here are some suggestions to facilitate your journey and to THRIVE:

Communicate effectively and regularly: In a remote working environment, it’s essential to communicate regularly with your colleagues and managers. Keep …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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PITTSBURGH CHEMICAL DAY CONFERENCE & NETWORKING EVENT!

Published on September 28, 2023

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Conference at Acrisure Stadium on October 18
Networking Event at Wyndham Hotel in Oakland on October …

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What Are the Benefits of Interns and Why Do Companies Hire Them?

Published on August 9, 2023

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 …

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Resume Samples

Natural Sciences Resume Sample

This resume should be downloaded and can be used as an editable Word document. You will use your own content …

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Urban Studies Resume Sample

This resume should be downloaded and can be used as an editable Word document. You will use your own content …

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Ecology & Evolution Resume Sample

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Environmental Studies Sample Resume

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Environmental Science Resume Sample

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Geology Resume Sample

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Connect with Alumni

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

Shen Tian

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • Global Manager - Product Sustainability PPG
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Tom Lynskey

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • Senior Development Manager Direct Energy
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Shane Asman

Alumni
  • Willow Grove, PA
  • Financial Advisor MassMutual
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Taylor Cronauer

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Assistant Professor & Clinical Edu. Coordinator University of Pittsburgh
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Charlie Potash

Alumni
  • Langhorne, PA
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Brandon Rebel

Alumni
  • Irvine, CA
  • Senior Manager, Business Operations Vanguard
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Christopher Faraglia

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Solutions Architect TestRail
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Rob Wiederstein

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Service Sales CentiMark
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Ronald Poropatich

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Professor of Medicine & Dir., Cntr for Mil Med Res University of Pittsburgh
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Melissa Likar, MBA

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
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Emanuel Marotta

Alumni
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Staff Writer/Social Media Manager Countere Magazine
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Rachel San Pedro

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Research Specialist - Occupational Therapy Dept. University of Pittsburgh
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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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