Environmental Science/Studies & Geology
Office of Career Services
C
hoose from five
designated earth and
environmental sciences
Programs of Emphasis
(POEs) or design your own
in conjunction with faculty
in other departments. The
EES designated POEs are
environmental economics,
environmental studies,
environmental science,
geology, earth and space
science/secondary education,
and wildlife conservation.
Can’t choose just one?
Combine two—your advisers
will help you along the way.
Our Recent Graduates in Graduate School
Hannah Frank ’11 is attending the University of Pennsylvania’s College of
Veterinary Medicine.
Colleen Metzger ’09 is pursuing her master’s degree in biology at the University of
Cincinnati. Her research focus is cross-temporal genetic change in Darwin’s tree finches.
Matthew Wagner ’10 is currently enrolled in a master’s program at Austin Peay State
University in the Center for Excellence in Field Biology.
Our Recent Graduates in the Workforce
Genna Huston ’08 is currently employed as a geologist at E.A. Earth Engineering, Science
and Technology, Inc. in Hunt Valley, Md.
Joel N. Meyer ’92, an assistant professor of environmental toxicology at Duke University’s
Nicholas School of the Environment, has received the National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences’s (NIEHS) Outstanding New Environmental Scientist (ONES) award. Joel
earned a doctorate in environmental toxicology from Duke in 2003.
To read about more outstanding Environmental Science and Studies and
Geology graduates, visit www.juniata.edu/departments/environmental/outcomes
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What Our Alumni Are Saying
Earth and environmental science at Juniata is
distinctive. Here, the faculty knowledge of EES is
broad, which enables students not only to study
their areas of interest, but also to open new doors
and learn about other aspects of important,
modern science.
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-Alexa Zimbicki ’12
Student Experience/Professional Memberships
Air and Waste Management Association
American Geological Institute
American Society of Microbiology
Ecological Society of America
Environmental Coalition
National Assn. of Environmental
Professionals
National Recreation and Parks
Association
National Solid Waste Management Assn.
National Wildlife Federation
Sap Suckers (Maple Syrup)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Water Environment Federation
www.juniata.edu/departments/ees/
Stay on Target the Next Four Years
What Can You Do
With a P.O.E. in
Environmental
Science/Studies &
Geology?
Freshman Year
Increase Self-Awareness
Identify interests, values and skills by using FOCUS
Meet with a Career Counselor and/or take NDSS 100 Career Planning
Develop a professional resume and upload it to JuniataJobs.com
Attend Juniata Career Day and career workshops throughout the year
Test your interests through student organizations, volunteer work and a
summer job/internship
Sophomore Year
Explore Relevant Work Experience
Research specific careers and related qualifications
Become active in student organizations relevant to your POE; consider a
leadership position
Update your resume on JuniataJobs and attend Juniata Career Day and
career workshops
Set Social Networking sites to “private” and maintain professional behavior
Attend events with Juniata alumni to build your network; create a profile
on Juniata Connect
Get a job or internship related to your field of interest
Junior Year
Prepare for the Professional World
Make employment/graduate school choices
Update resume on JuniataJobs and participate in Career Workshops
Network at Career Fairs: Juniata Career Day, WestPACS, CPEC
Build a professional wardrobe and attend the Etiquette Dinner
Simulate a Mock Interview
Get an internship related to your field of study
Senior Year
Implement Career Choices
Update resume on JuniataJobs and secure quality references
Meet with a Career Counselor for your “Senior Meeting”; consider
registering for NDSS 205—21st Century Career Search
Create a LinkedIn Profile and network with professionals for job leads/grad
school information
Network at Career Fairs: Juniata Career Day, WestPACS, CPEC
Apply to targeted employers/graduate schools: Follow-Up
Notable Internship Sites
Audubon
Concurrent Technologies Corp.
Earth Res Group (ERG)
Gentex Optics
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Natural Biodiversity
Nine Mile Run Watershed Association
Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Wildlife Center
Career Services Staff
Darwin V. Kysor
Ph.D., LPC, NCC
Director
Michael J. Pennington
MHRM, M.Ed.
Assistant Director
Bachelor’s Degree
[Entry Level]
environmental activist
environmental technician
laboratory tester
industrial environmental manager
Graduate Degree
[Experience Often Required]
environmental policy manager
environmental scientist
epidemiologist
urban planner
Related Occupations:
biological science technician
ecologist
environmental claims manager
environmental lawyer
guide/trail teacher
hydrologic technician
naturalist/educator
park ranger
wildlife manager
water quality modeler
Possible Employers:
business and industry
colleges/universities
construction companies
consulting firms
engineering firms
marketing and research firms
mining companies
petroleum companies
research laboratories
state/federal government