Sustainability, Energy & Conservation

Welcome to the Sustainability, Energy & Conservation Career Community! Find resources and opportunities to launch your career in Sustainability, Energy & Conservation and learn about the many different areas students can pursue in the field. Browse this Community for career advice blogs, available career opportunities, and explore the resources to help you build your career and beyond.

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Ladd Flock
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Energy & Infrastructure Projects Experience with Ashurst

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Featured Resources

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Driving fundamental discoveries and supporting scientists at all stages of their careers.

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ProFellow

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ProFellow helps you find competitive fellowships and funding. Explore curated listings for graduate school, research, and professional programs.

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Conservation Job Board

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Discover the Latest Conservation Jobs

The world’s largest and most-visited career website in conservation, ecology, forestry, wildlife, and fisheries.

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Climate Solutions + Climate Careers

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Finding Your Role in the Climate Fight

Developed by Professor Jeff Seidman at Vassar, this is a great resource for …

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Outside resource for opportunities in cleantech and sustainability. Includes job board, volunteer opportunities, scholarship programs, career development resources, events, and …

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American Clean Power

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Job board for careers in clean energy.

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Featured Programs and Experiences

Energy & Infrastructure Projects Experience with Ashurst

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Job & Internship Opportunities

Solar Sales Summer Internship
Ambia Solar
Marine Science & Education Virtual/Remote Internship
Seaside Sustainability, Inc.
Marine Science & Education Virtual/Remote Internship
Seaside Sustainability, Inc.

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Clubs, Campus Partners, and Alumni Associations

                        
                                Wesleyan Sustainability Office                                                            
                    
                                Wes Deans’ Peer Tutoring Program                                                            
                    
                                Wes Individual Tutoring Program                                                            
                    
                                Wesleyan Science Education Club                                                            
                    
                                Wesleyan Students in Research                                                            
                    
                                Wesleyan Green Fund

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