Environmental Studies & Environmental Science Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2026
Cara Kamoie
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has allowed me to scaffold my college career and develop my skills and passions; my undergraduate research and internship experience was all on-campus, allowing me to build lasting professional and academic relationships. I have had the chance to explore and dig deep into what interests me across sustainability and environmental science.
Internship experience:
- Dickinson College Center for Sustainability Education - projects and partnerships coordinator and waste minimization intern
- Dickinson College Environmental Science Department - research assistant
Marja Barrett
What elements from your Dickinson experience had the biggest impact on your time in college?
Studying abroad with SFS Croatia and being in Pi Beta Phi.
Internship experience:
- ALLARM, Dickinson College - student wasteland coordinator
- Professor of Environmental Studies Michael Beevers - Dana research assistant
Jillian Mann
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
I have gained skills and real world experience for a meaningful career. My majors in environmental science and physics have prepared me for graduate school in sustainable engineering, so that I can make a difference in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Through internships and experiential learning in courses, I have gained many skills for a meaningful career. I would not have found the success that I have been able to in the last four years without the support of Dickinson.
Internship experience:
- Dickinson College Center for Sustainability Education - communication and outreach intern, eco-reps coordinator and campaign and events coordinator
Max Carfrey
What elements from your Dickinson experience had the biggest impact on your time in college?
My work at ALLARM and my participation in the Department of Theatre & Dance's mainstage productions every semester. These two experiences allowed me to work in professional settings that I may pursue in future endeavors, and they were two places where I could truly be myself in college.
Internship experience:
- Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Wande Benka-Coker - research assistant
Lillian Wallace
Internship experience:
- School for Field Studies Tanzania - researcher
Greta Hermann
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has prepared me for life after graduation by developing my communication skills, writing, personal advocacy skills and an understanding of diverse topics.
Internship experience:
- Dickinson College Center for Sustainability Education - social media intern
- Fairfax County Parks Authority, Fairfax, VA. - environmental education intern
- Community CARES, Carlisle, PA. - data and research intern
- Environmental Science Department, Dickinson College - research assistant
Emily Whelan
What elements from your Dickinson experience had the biggest impact on your time in college?
The professors and faculty in the environmental science department supported me throughout my entire journey at Dickinson, which I credit to most of my success here.
Billie Grimshaw
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has been truly beneficial in many ways for preparing me for life after graduation. I have not only learned so much in my major about the rapidly changing climate but also a wide array of other topics, giving me a broader view of the world around me. I was able to take courses within the international business field, the German field and many more, encouraging me to learn more about a topic from many different view points. I have also learned invaluable interpersonal skill, such as advocating for myself, patience, clear communication, as well as time management and organization, that I will be able to carry with my into my future endevors.
Internship experience:
- Slow Food USA - snail of approval virtual intern
- Safe Harbor Environmental Services, Wellfleet, Mass. - planning and intern coordinator
Theadora Duane
What elements from your Dickinson experience had the biggest impact on your time in college?
The most impactful element, or rather collection of elements, were the meaningful relationships I was able to foster with my professors and advisors. The small class sizes and dedicated staff gave me the ability to build a rapport with so many of my mentors who have shaped the way I think, seek out opportunities and speak to myself.
Internship experience:
- Dickinson College Center for Sustainability Education - hive intern
- Visiting Instructor in Environmental Studies Sarah Sterner - research assistant
- Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, Sunbury, Pa. - intern
Malena Rush
What elements from your Dickinson experience had the biggest impact on your time in college?
The most important skills I've gained from Dickinson was use of my critical thinking skills and awareness of other perspectives. I think a lot of the work I did in my major was useful to the field I'm going into, and even the classes I took outside of my department benefited me in some way. The small school and "everybody knows everybody" environment also fostered growth of social and emotional skills that I will carry for the rest of my life.
Internship experience:
- Rosewood Tower Consulting, Pittsburgh, Pa. - intern
Elsie Lindsay
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
The small class sizes have allowed me to facilitate interesting conversations with professors and my peers, and I've had invaluable lab experiences, including a semester collecting data at the College Farm with my agroecology class. I've gotten to study abroad, conduct research abroad in the High Arctic and also go on many field trips around Carlisle.
Internship experience:
- Dickinson AAACRE program, Northern Spitsbergen, Svalbard - research assistant
Emma Johnston
What elements from your Dickinson experience had the biggest impact on your time in college?
The ability to study abroad really allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and meet many mentors and friends that have had an immense impact on my life. Additionally, the ability to be a part of collegiate athletics at Dickinson helped me grow as a leader, an individual and a teammate and provided me with the biggest support system, which I am eternally grateful for.
Internship experience:
- Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Mass. - undergraduate researcher
Published May 8, 2026