Don’t Miss the First Ever UMass Earth and Sustainability Career Fair!

This first ever Earth and Sustainability Career Fair is the perfect opportunity for EnviSci students to connect with a tailored group of nearly 20 employers involved in sustainability and environmental conservation work. All EnviSci students are welcome, whether you’re a senior looking for a job post-graduation, or a freshman looking for a summer internship. The fair will be held on March 9 from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Old Chapel.

And don’t forget to prepare by attending the EnviSci career fair and resume workshop on February 26 from 5:30pm to 6:45pm in Holdsworth 308, and the CNS career fair and resume workshops on March 3 and 4 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in Design Building 162.

Chirper Needed for Spring CNS Graduation Ceremony

If you are a graduating senior and you want to be a speaker (aka a chirper) for the EnviSci Major at the CNS Celebration Event on May 9th, click here to apply. Speeches are very short (limited to ~140 words), and a draft should be included in your application. To see a video of last year’s event and to find out what a chirper’s speech is like, click this link and scroll to the bottom of the page. Best of luck to those who apply!

The Peer Advisors Would Like to Invite You to Our Environmental Science Resume and Career Fair Prep Workshop!

With career fair season in full swing, now is the time to make sure you’re ready with a polished resume, a professional headshot for Handshake and LinkedIn, and with the knowledge to get the most out of any career fair.

Stop into Holdsworth 308 at 5:45pm (or 5:30 for free pizza and drinks) on February 26 with any questions and we will be happy to help you!

Want to Learn About Careers in Sustainability?

RSVP for your spot to hear from a panel of alumni from the MS in Sustainability Science Program (MS3). Just like the Environmental Science Program, MS3 focuses on interdisciplinary learning to prepare students for careers in a number of sustainability-focused fields. This event is a great resource to expose EnviSci students to some of the many paths to take post-graduation. Hope to see you there!

It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for Career Fair Prep and Resume Help!

Get yourself ready for career fair season by registering for the CNS Career Fair Prep Workshop this Wednesday (2/12) at 5:30 in the Design Building. And no student is prepared for a career fair without a polished resume to hand out, so make sure to also attend the CNS Resume Writing Workshop this Thursday (2/13) at 5:30 in the ILC. To register, log on to your Handshake account, and look under the events page.

The CNS Career Center is an invaluable resource to have at your fingertips, so take advantage of it now. Once you graduate, resume help and career counseling can be super expensive!

The Ecology and Conservation of the Jaguar (Panthera onca) in Western Paraguay

Jeffrey Thompson, Guyra Paraguay – CONACYT

Stop by Holdsworth room 105 next Friday, February 14th from 12:20 to 1:10 pm to hear from Jeffrey Thompson, PhD. Thompson is a scientist in the National Science and Technology Council of Paraguay (CONACYT), where he researches the interplay between agricultural practices and wildlife in South America.

Thompson’s presentation is the second of the ECo Seminar Series for the spring 2020 semester. Keep an eye out for more seminars, which are held on Fridays at 12:20 to 1:10 pm in Holdsworth room 105.

Sharing Experiences at the Peer Networking Night

Environmental Science students got to hear from seven of their upperclassmen peers about the research, internship, and volunteer experiences they’ve participated in during their time at UMass. With a round-robin style set-up, every student in attendance got a chance to discuss these experiences in small groups. Not only was this event a helpful way to share information, but it was also great practice for participating in networking events!

Keep an eye on the blog and your email for information about future networking events!

Students Win Big at Jeopardy Night!

Just a week before final exams began, Environmental Science students gathered to participate in Jeopardy Night! Questions fell into categories including environmental history, to UMass trivia, and more. All teams performed fabulously, and earned themselves prizes like bamboo toothbrushes and reusable shopping bags.