To research various UI majors, minors and certificates, visit Find Your Program. 

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

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? 

Volunteering

• 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

Want to put your interests to good use? Join with other students who share them. Check out relevant departmental student organizations such as:

• Undergraduate Geography Association
• Iowa Community Integrated Geography Organization (ICIGO)

Discover student organizations which relate to Environment & Sustainability at the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership. You can browse the database by letter or search by keyword or name for locating student organizations. Some examples of organizations that may be of interest are:

• American Association of Petroleum Geologists
• American Wind Energy Association
• Campus Museum Collective
• ECO Hawks
• Environmental Coalition
• Food Pantry at Iowa
• Food Recovery Network
• UI Gardeners
• Net Impact UIowa

Additional Groups:

• University of Iowa U.S. Green Building

 Volunteering is another great way to explore your interests, build your resume, and connect with the community!

• Volunteer Center of Johnson County
• UI Alternative Spring Break Service Trips
• UI Volunteer Fair (held at the start of each semester)

If you don’t want to join a club or don’t have the time, you can find activities and events related to your interests via After Class

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

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!