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Building Careers in Sustainability: Highlights from CU �鶹ӰԺ’s First Career in the Environment Fair

Liz Holland — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:20:48 +0000

Building Careers in Sustainability: Highlights from CU �鶹ӰԺ’s First Career in the Environment Fair Liz Holland Mon, 03/17/2025 - 10:20

Two Fridays ago, the �鶹ӰԺ Department of Environmental Studies (ENVS) hosted its first-ever Career in the Environment Fair, an exciting and impactful event designed to connect undergraduate and graduate students with professionals working in environmental science, sustainability, and conservation. The event provided a unique opportunity for students in ENVS and the Masters of the Environment (MENV) Graduate Program to engage with industry leaders, gain valuable career insights, and explore internships and job opportunities in the growing field of environmental sustainability.

State of the Field Panel: Insights from Industry Experts

The day kicked off with an engaging State of the Field panel discussion, where students heard directly from top professionals working across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The panelists included:

Carlos Fernández – Colorado State Director at The Nature Conservancy
Erin Decker – Director of Renewable Energy at Schneider Electric
Jennifer Gimbel – Senior Water Policy Scholar at Colorado Water Center
Matt Abbott – Corporate Sustainability Senior Manager at VF Corporation (Apparel and Footwear)
Sarah R. Horn – Senior City Planner at the City of �鶹ӰԺ

These industry leaders tackled important questions from students, such as:

How has the environmental field evolved over the past decade?
What skills are essential for a career in sustainability today?
How do professionals manage self-care and prevent burnout while working on urgent environmental challenges?

From climate policy and corporate sustainability to renewable energy solutions and urban planning, each panelist shared personal experiences, career advice, and insights on navigating a constantly evolving field.

Career Exploration Expo: Connecting Students with

Opportunities

Following the panel, students had the chance to network with professionals during the Career Exploration Expo, where 18 organizations were present to discuss internships, jobs, and career pathways. Employers and organizations in attendance included:

The Nature Conservancy
Schneider Electric
City of �鶹ӰԺ
Growing Gardens
Colorado Energy Office
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary
Garden to Table
Lincoln Hills Care
Design Workshop
CU Environmental Center
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)
Cal-Wood Education Center
Resource Central
OneEnergy Renewables
Friends of Coal Creek
Colorado Parks & Wildlife

It was inspiring to see students engaging in meaningful conversations with employers, environmental advocates, and sustainability experts, all working toward building a greener and more resilient future.

A Huge Thank You to Our Participants!

We extend our deepest gratitude to our panelists, employer representatives, students, and staff who made this event such a success. The Career in the Environment Fair was a fantastic opportunity for students to learn from professionals, explore career opportunities, and build connections in the sustainability sector.

As environmental and sustainability careers continue to expand, events like this are essential in helping students gain industry knowledge, develop professional networks, and prepare for impactful careers in environmental science, policy, and conservation.

We look forward to making next year’s event even bigger and better! If you're interested in learning more about career opportunities in sustainability or staying updated on future events, be sure to follow CU �鶹ӰԺ ENVS and MENV on social media.

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Open Lecture Positions

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:36:39 +0000

Open Lecture Positions Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 09/29/2023 - 15:36

The Department of Environmental Studies (ENVS) at the �鶹ӰԺ (CU �鶹ӰԺ) is seeking lecturers to teach the following three undergraduate courses in the Spring 2024 semester (January 16 – May 8, 2024). The three courses are listed below, together with the class meeting patterns (days and times). Lecturers should hold a masters or PhD in a related subject. Class materials (e.g., syllabi, assignments, PowerPoint presentations) are available from previously-taught iterations of each class. All classes will be taught in-person.

ENVS 3020 Advanced Writing in Environmental Studies – up to 19 students – T/TH 8:30-9:45am
ENVS 3034 Foundations of Environmental Justice – up to 75 students – MW 2:30-3:20pm (supported by a graduate student Teaching Assistant)
ENVS/EBIO 3040 Conservation Biology – up to 75 students – T/TH 9:30-10:45am (supported by a graduate student Teaching Assistant)

Interested applicants should contact Amie Redding (ENVS Program Coordinator) at: Amie.Redding@colorado.edu. In your application email, please include: 1) your CV, and 2) a one-page (maximum) letter expressing your interest, qualifications, and experience. Within your letter, please indicate which of the three courses you are interested in teaching.

Compensation for these positions is $6,740 per course.

Please submit your application as soon as possible. We will begin reviewing applications on October 16, 2023 but the positions will remain open until filled.

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ENVS PhD candidate and Professor develop course on environmental racism

Anonymous — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 03:36:37 +0000

ENVS PhD candidate and Professor develop course on environmental racism Anonymous (not verified) Sat, 08/27/2022 - 21:36

CU �鶹ӰԺ Today featured the new course examining environmental racism which will begin to be offered in ENVS in Fall 2022. The course will look at how environmental racism shapes contemporary scientific and environmental practices. Taught by ENVS PhD candidate Denise Fernandes, Professor Karen Bailey helped develop the course content.

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