New CAHNR Program Provides Scholarships, Support for Native Students

 

A new initiative from UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources will support the agricultural education of Native students through integrated financial, cultural, and academic programs.

Through a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture, the program will …

By Anna Zarra Aldrich
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Welcome to the Agriculture, Animals, Food, and the Environment Career Community!

Welcome to the Agriculture, Animals, Food, and the Environment Career Community! This page is here to help you learn more about these industries and the various careers associated with them. Students who are majoring, minoring, or just interested in learning …

By Jessica Buller
Jessica Buller Career Consultant
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Looking for an Internship? Consider TIP Summer Research & Innovation Internships

Looking for a summer internship and hoping to gain more experience in research or innovation in the field of STEM and/or business? The TIP Innovation Fellows Program might be the perfect opportunity for you. 

The TIP Innovation Fellows Program offers mentored summer …

By Jessica Buller
Jessica Buller Career Consultant
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Student Success Story: Alexis Trench

 

Alexis Trench (she/her/hers) earned a master’s degree in Animal Science from the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources at UConn in 2020. After obtaining her degree, Alexis went on to secure employment at Charles River Laboratories as a …

By Anusha Gopinath
Anusha Gopinath CLAS Career Ambassador
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How Can I Get Better Results in My Job Search to Get My Environmental Science Career Started?

“I graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Science and have been unable to find any way to get my foot in the door within the industry as a field technician (the traditional entry-level position in the industry). I …

By The Campus Career Coach
The Campus Career Coach | Real-world career advice for students.
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4 Resources to Help You Find a Job in Nutrition & Dietetics

If you’re a recent UConn alum and are looking for a job in the field of dietetics or nutrition, it may be helpful to look at resources that are specifically meant to help people in your field find employment opportunities. …

By Victoria
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7 Ways to Advocate for the Environment

With global environmental crises in the news lately, a lot of us are wondering how we can make a difference. There are many ways to advocate for a livable planet, whether you’re doing a few hours of volunteer work or …

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Food, Glorious Food

Do you love food? Are you interested in how ingredients combine? Do you think about nutrition and how food affects the body? Do you want to make new ice cream flavors? Is The Food Network your go-to channel? If you …

By Beth E Settje
Beth E Settje Associate Director, Experiential Learning | Pronouns: She/Her
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Saving the Planet One Day at a Time

Climate Change, Deforestation, Animal and Marine Life Welfare, and Conservation are all highly charged topics, yet ones students at UConn study and research on a daily basis. If these areas are a high priority to you, working at a job …

By Beth E Settje
Beth E Settje Associate Director, Experiential Learning | Pronouns: She/Her
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Find a Job or Internship Today Using This Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Job Board!

The Texas A&M Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Science Job Board receives over 1,000,000 page views per month. As such, it is a great resource for students to use when applying for jobs or internships in Agriculture, Food, and the …

By Victoria
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