Whether through internships, independent research, or studying abroad, our majors learn to trust their own initiative, enhance confidence in their abilities, and develop connections that foster career ambitions.
Internships
As interns, our students tackle environmental topics of all kinds and in locations far and wide: Anchorage, Alaska; San Francisco, California; New Mexico; Seattle, Washington; Washington, DC; London, England; Tokyo, Japan; Perth, Australia; Costa Rica; and with many, many local organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania. Recent internships :
- Water Quality Laboratory Technician, Aquatic Laboratory Services, Inc.
- Eco-Sciences Intern, O’Brien & Gere
- Environmental Education Staff, Weis Ecology Center of the NJ Audubon Society
- Animal Care Program Intern, Elmwood Park Zoo
- Education Program Intern, Philadelphia Zoo
- Recycling Intern, Solid Waste Authority of Cumberland County
- Environmental Educator, Valley Forge National Park
- Science Communications Intern, Merck & Co.
- National Environmental Policy Act Intern, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Environmental Planning Intern, Montgomery County Planning Commission
Study Abroad
Students have studied, examined environmental issues, and completed internships in:
- Africa: South Africa, Madagascar, Ghana
- Asia: Japan
- Europe: England, France, Germany, and Scotland
- Latin America: Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Mexico
- Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
Research
Many Environmental Studies majors work with faculty members on original research. Students also work on faculty-initiated research. Opportunities for original research include independent study during a semester, participation in the Summer Fellows Program, and as a senior honors thesis.
