Research UI majors, minors or certificates as well as find out what you can do with a specific major  

The Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*Net contain information on duties, education and training, pay and job outlook.

Vault for UI Students (Click on "Guides", then "Other Industries" to view)

• Vault Guide to Environmental Careers
• Vault Guide to Environmental Science and Conservation Jobs
• Vault Guide to Green Programs
• Vault Guide to Park and Public Land Jobs

EcoCareers Slide Deck, UI Campus Visit March 2017, courtesy of Kevin Doyle, Principal at Green Economy

Environmental Science Career Information & Options

Geography & Geoscience Skills Graph

Sustainability within Business

• B Corps (Find for-profit companies who meet rigorous social and environmental standards)
• Campus Sustainability Resources (UI Office of Sustainability)
• Career Information for Undergraduates (Ecological Society of America)
• GreenBiz
• Green Marketing
• Environmental Accounting

Environmental Law & Policy

• Harvard Law School's "A Trail Guide to Careers in Environmental Law"
• 7 Considerations for Pursuing an Environmental Law Career
• What is an Environmental Lawyer? 

Geoscience

• Career options in Geoscience infographic
• Careers that Change the World brochure
• Career Compass - career paths with skills and experiences mapped to different titles/roles

Want to put your interests to good use? Join with other students who share them. Explore opportunities for involvement or schedule an engagement advising meeting to get started.

Additional suggestions include:

• UI student organizations involved in environment & sustainability
• Undergraduate Geography Association
• Iowa Community Integrated Geography Organization (ICIGO)

Volunteering is another great way to explore your interests, build your resume, and connect with the community!  Learn more about UI civic engagement and service programs, visit The Community Space or schedule a volunteer advising meeting to get started.

Additional Suggestions Include:

• Bur Oak Land Trust
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources
• Iowa Volunteer Water Monitoring 
• Indian Creek Nature Center
• Iowa Nature Conservancy Events
• Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Prairie Learning Center
• Sierra Club Chapter List by State 

Check out student employment, internships & post-graduation full-time jobs in Handshake. Employers targeting University of Iowa students & alumni use this recruiting system to connect with you!

Gap Year Options (includes fellowships)

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)

USAJobs (Federal Jobs Database) 

GoGovernment (helpful application tips & info. on federal employment)

Top Federal Hiring Agencies for Biological and Environmental Science 

Professional Organizations are a great way to Explore, Prepare, Experience and Achieve!

Explore: Learn what people in the industry do, talk about, and take action on.

Prepare: Learn job titles, companies, and organizational/thought leaders.

Experience: Check out the resources; including specialized job boards, and LinkedIn groups to find mentors and job shadowing/informational interviewing opportunities. 

Achieve: Polish your professional image by taking an active part in your industry’s association. Reach your goals through networking and the professional development opportunities your association provides.

Plus, professional associations often offer discounted memberships to students!