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Consider a green career

Working for a Greener Tomorrow

UB programs prepare students for environmental career opportunities

There are lots of things we do every day – like recycling and conserving water and energy – that are good for the environment. But if you care deeply about the environment and are interested in doing more to sustain and safeguard it for future generations, then perhaps a career in this rapidly growing field is for you. Environmental job opportunities include more than just working outside or hands-on experience with natural resources. In fact, almost any job or skill can be connected to a career dealing with the environment.

Here are just a few samples of careers available:

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  Conservation Ecologist Work to protect and preserve plants and animals threatened by national and human impacts on the environment, like professor Trina Hamilton.
  
  Learn more about:

  • geological science
  • geography
  • biological science
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  Environmental Educator/Community Advocate Work to address environmental issues at the community level, like UB senior Peter Rizzo, professor Joseph Gardella, and Erin Cala in our UB Green office.
  
  Learn more about:

  • interdisciplinary environmental studies
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  Environmental Engineer Design and implement engineering solutions to address the consequences of our changing climate, such as greener snowmobiles.
  
  Learn more about:

  • environmental engineering
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  Urban Planner/Landscape Architect Help create the sustainable communities of the future, like professor Lynda Schneekloth.
  
  Learn more about:

  • urban & regional planning

For more assistance in exploring your career options, contact your high school guidance counselor or visit UB's Career Services.