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Environmental Studies & Environmental Science Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2025
environmental science
Maia Washington
Hometown: Laurel, Maryland
Major: environmental science
Graduate school: City Teaching Alliance with American University
Field of study: education/teaching
Field of study: education/teaching
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has equipped me with a deep understanding of the historical and policy-driven forces that shape both the United States and the global community. Through my studies, I’ve explored how international relations and the legacies of war have influenced current development strategies, allowing me to critically assess and advocate for approaches that better serve individuals with diverse needs and lifestyles.
Internship Experience
- Center for Conservation & Sustainable Development, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis - REU Fellow
- Center for Sustainability Education, Dickinson College - waste minimization intern, partnerships & expo; Eco-Reps coordinator
- Department of Public Works, City of Laurel, Laurel, Md. - horticultural manager summer intern
Conor Caneday
Hometown: Burlington, Connecticut
Major: environmental science
Graduate school: University of Manchester
Field of study: green infrastructure
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has provided me with a solid foundation for life after graduation through my experiences as an environmental science major, conducting research and writing an honors thesis. This experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of environmental issues and allowed me to work on real-world projects. Writing my honors thesis not only sharpened writing skills but also taught me how to manage a large, complex project from start to finish in preparation for grad school. These experiences have prepared me to tackle challenges with a broad mindset by giving me experiences and knowledge from a myriad of academic fields and classes.
Internship Experience
- Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Allyssa Decker - research assistant
Ming Robinson
Hometown: New York, New York
Major: environmental science
Employer: Dickinson College
Job Title: dialogist in residence
Job Title: dialogist in residence
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
In many ways. I’ve had an amazing education as well as many opportunities to learn employment skills.
Internship Experience
- Two sustainability projects as summer intern at Center for Sustainability Education: multiple positions.
- Women's & Gender Resource Center: projects manager intern.
Sophia Kavulich
Hometown: Pennington, New Jersey
Major: environmental studies
Graduate school: Georgetown University
Field of study: environment and sustainability management
Graduate school: Georgetown University
Field of study: environment and sustainability management
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Having a liberal arts education, I was able to learn about different perspectives, histories, concepts, etc. from different intersections. Being exposed to this has helped me make connections across all disciplines and understand that we all rely on each other to learn.
Heather Johnson
Hometown: Bedford, New Hampshire
Majors: environmental studies, political science
Graduate school: School of Policy and International Affairs
Field of study: global policy
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has given me a comprehensive skill set for thinking through global problems related to both my political science and environmental studies majors. My interdisciplinary and global education has covered so many diverse topics that I am prepared to involve in my future education and careers. The small class sizes here have made me comfortable engaging with my professors and peers in a way that will be helpful for my future in the workforce.
Internship Experience
- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen's Manchester, New Hampshire, office - intern
Lillian Cusa
Hometown: Monroe, Connecticut
Majors: biology, environmental science
Employer: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) West (Marine Invasions Lab)
Job title: intern
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has prepared me both academically and socially for life after graduation. Having a liberal arts education going into the sciences is so valuable, given how interdisciplinary the field is, allowing me to approach my work from a well rounded perspective. Dickinson has taught me how to interact with people of different backgrounds and opinions, while also preparing me for a career in marine science, despite being in a land-locked state. I'm a D3I athlete with a double B.S. in biology and environmental science who also studied abroad for a year, and Dickinson has showed me that the sky's the limit, and with support of my peers and professors, I can be successful in whatever I put my mind to. I am looking forward to joining a rich network of Dickinson alumni!
Internship Experience
- Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Mass. - semester in environmental science
- University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Kat Johnson
Hometown: Willingboro, New Jersey
Major: environmental studies
Graduate school: University of Maine
Field of study: global policy, with a concentration in environmental policy
Field of study: global policy, with a concentration in environmental policy
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has given me the practice and opportunities for professional development. I have built on my communication, time management, networking and outreach skills through various class requirements, research and scholarship meetings. I have valued the incorporation of diversity, sustainability and civic engagement across campus—in clubs, weekend opportunities and class.
Internship Experience
- Volvo Construction Equipment, Shippensburg, Pa. - environmental health and safety intern.
- Center for Sustainability Education, Dickinson College - communications and social media intern.
- SEEDS - Access Changes Everything, Newark, N.J. - student advisor.
Alex Jones
Hometown: Darien, Connecticut
Major: environmental science
Graduate school: Colorado State University
Field of study: Ph.D. in environmental health industrial hygiene specialization
Field of study: Ph.D. in environmental health industrial hygiene specialization
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
The hands-on nature of these experiences has provided me with a diverse skill set that was crucial for successfully engaging in inquiry. As a student researcher, I also developed and expanded my proficiency using data and geospatial analysis tools including Microsoft Excel, R and GIS. These technical skills were essential for collecting, managing and analyzing data collected during field work. Another important tenet of my role as a researcher has been science communication. I had several opportunities to present research findings to both scholars and agricultural workers. Overall, these experiences reinforced the critical need for both research and technical expertise to ensure the success of complex field-based projects. I believe the skills I learned professionally and academically during these projects have prepared me well for life after graduation.
Internship Experience
- Dickinson College Farm, Boiling Spring, Pa. - researcher
Emmalee Davis
Hometown: Troy, New York
Majors: archaeology, environmental science
Employer: Rensselaer County Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center
Job title: environmental educator and camp director
Job title: environmental educator and camp director
Internship Experience
- Dickinson Environmental Archaeology Lab - intern
Will O'Connor
Hometown: Keene, New Hampshire
Majors: environmental studies, international business & management
Employer: Covenant Living of Keene
Job title: prep chef
Job title: prep chef
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
I've had many opportunities with the Career Center to prepare for informational interviews, job interviews and job applications.
Internship Experience
- WNESU Farm to School Cafe - intern
Amiyah Priebe
Hometown: Newport, Pennsylvania
Major: environmental science
Graduate school: Appalachian State University
Field of study: biology
Field of study: biology
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has taught me how to succeed even with a full plate—how to push myself but also when to take a break. I’ve filled my toolbox with skills, grown into myself and found confidence in who I am. As long as I stay true to that, I know I’ll be ready for anything life throws at me.
Will Carkhuff
Hometown: Chester, New Jersey
Majors: economics, environmental studies
Employer: uFinancial Group
Job title: financial advisor
Job title: financial advisor
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has made me value the work I put into different things like classes and extracurricular activities and the positive return I get from that hard work. I plan to use this professional skill throughout my career postgraduation.
Internship Experience
- Northwestern Mutual - wealth management intern.
Lydia Mauroni
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Majors: archaeology, environmental science
Employer: RPG Resources
Job title: environmental specialist
Job title: environmental specialist
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
I feel that I gained skills and knowledge in research and the field of ecology, which will help me prepare for my future employment and education. Dickinson provided me with hands on experience, which benefitted my learning.
Internship Experience
- Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel, Pa. - intern.
- REU (Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity) at the University of Texas, El Paso.
Michelle Cao
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Majors: environmental science, data analytics
Employer: Teach for America - Teaching Corp
Job title: teaching assistant
Job title: teaching assistant
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
A defining moment at Dickinson was visiting the College Farm for the first time. Having grown up in a city, it was fascinating to see sheep, glean carrots, and help weed on Fridays. It provided me a concrete glimpse into local food production and piqued my interest in agroecology, which eventually lead to pursuing the food studies certificate. It's been fun getting to see the multidisciplinary connections between my environmental science and data analytics coursework.
Internship Experience
- Missouri Botanical Garden (REU), St. Louis, Mo.
- Virginia Tech Data Science (REU), Blacksburg, Va.
- Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM), Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa.
- USDA National Organic Program (NOP) remote.
Grace Filson
Hometown: Ellicott City, Maryland
Major: environmental science
Employer: Chesapeake Bay Trust
Job title: Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps member
Job title: Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps member
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
I have built a solid base of knowledge, experience and connections through my course work and extracurricular activities.
Internship Experience
- Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum - environmental education intern.
- Dickinson College Center for Sustainability Education - The Hive intern.
- Howard County Nature Conservancy - environmental program coordinator.
- School for Field Studies, Center for Rainforest Studies in Queensland, Australia - undergraduate researcher
- Maryland Coastal Bays Program - Bird Habitat Team science technician.
Rowen Krantz
Hometown: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Majors: Spanish & Portuguese studies, environmental science
Employer: Lancaster Farm Fresh
Job title: produce assistant
Employer: Lancaster Farm Fresh
Job title: produce assistant
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has prepared me for my life after graduation through a variety of opportunities to further my educational abilities, my research and statistical analysis skills and my career navigating skills. Dickinson has given me many opportunities to connect with professionals in my field, which has helped shape my internships and overall career path.
Internship Experience
- Alice Yoder, part of the Lancaster County Commissioner Race - intern.
Allison Maurice
Hometown: Eliot, Maine
Majors: chemistry, environmental science
Employer: City of Amesbury
Job title: nature cap counselor
Job title: nature cap counselor
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
After being involved in a variety of different classes, activities, leadership roles, and spaces, my perspective on the world has broadened and I've grown in my ability to see other viewpoints. The people that came together here were the beating heart of campus, and essential to being prepared for the future. Dickinson was the stepping stone of knowledge to think critically about people, places, and the world around us. I feel more confident in my own beliefs and ways of knowing, but I also feel comfortable being uncomfortable and learning more about other people's experiences. My ways of thinking have changed since coming to Dickinson, and the nuance of life is much more apparent and welcomed now.
Internship Experience
- Dickinson's Center for Sustainability Education - waste minimization intern.
- Aquatic Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (ASET) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) funded by the National Science Foundation.
- Dickinson College Department of Chemistry - student-faculty research.
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Published April 11, 2025