Agriculture, Animals, Food, and the Environment

Welcome to the Agriculture, Animals, Food, and the Environment community!

The Agriculture, Animals, Food, and the Environment Community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in working within the agriculture, animals, food, and environmental industries.  As a follower of the Agriculture, Animals, Food, and the Environment community, you will get timely alerts on internships, co-ops, jobs, blogs, and events posted on the page.  

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Student Success Story – Harry Zehner

Published on September 8, 2020

UConn’s Office of Undergraduate Research each year provides Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) awards to support full-time undergraduate students in summer research or creative projects – an initiative that continues this year, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

SURF …

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7 Ways to Advocate for the Environment

Published on June 24, 2020

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

Published on June 6, 2020

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 …

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Undergraduate Student Success Story: Leigh Federici

Published on May 22, 2020

Leigh Federici (she/her/hers) is a December 2019 graduate at the University of Connecticut, with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and a concentration in Water & Climate Resources. Leigh was recently an intern at the Bureau of Land Management. …

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Saving the Planet One Day at a Time

Published on April 15, 2020

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 & College to Career Transitions | Pronouns: She/Her
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Vault Guides

Vault Guide to Energy Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Energy Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Alternative Energy Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Alternative Energy Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Utilities Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Utilities Jobs, Second Edition

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Résumé Samples by Career Community

Résumé Samples by Career Community

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Agriculture, Animals, Food, & the Environment Career Search Engines

Agriculture, Animals, Food, & the Environment Career Search Engines

In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement the job, internship and co-op …

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Student Conservation Association

Student Conservation Association

Building the next generation of conservation leaders

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Animal Behavior Institute

Animal Behavior Institute

Information about animal related careers and internships.

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Podcasts for Your Career Community

Podcasts for Your Career Community

Listening to podcasts can give you a window into the career and work habits of people in every kind of …

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