Examining the interface of Pacific Northwest environmental issues, the diversity of environmental careers & disciplines and students' dependable strengths

Course Overview

This seminar examines how environmental science / studies knowledge and skills are used at a variety of public, private and non-profit organizations. Outside speakers will share their career experiences and insights in a wide range of environmental fields in the context of important local environmental issues.  Each speaker will highlight and participate in a class discussion on an environmental issue of immediate concern to our region from the perspective of their discipline.  Students will gain career insights from speakers' personal reflections on their education, training and career paths.  Students will participate in developmental training to identify "dependable strengths" and integrate this knowledge with the speakers' insights to explore appropriate education and career options in environmental sciences.