Environment, Marine & Atmospheric Science

This career circle is for any student who is interested in pursuing a career in the fields of Environment, Marine, and/or Atmospheric Science.

Join as many Career Circles as you want by updating your career interests on Handshake. Updating your career interests will allow you to receive the latest Circle updates. Check out more information about the Circles here.

Check out job and internship listings by major/career interests on the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science Careers website to view currently open listings for UM students and alumni. For thousands more opportunities, log in to Handshake.

Do you have questions about internships, graduate school, or your future career? Or are you unsure what your first step should be? Speak with a coach via Zoom or stop by Toppel for in-person coaching, Monday – Friday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Feel free to email us at toppel@miami.edu if you need assistance outside of our drop-in coaching hours.

A Guide to a Career in Sustainability

Have you completed an undergrad but are interested in pursuing a career in sustainability? Do you know what your interests are or have you discovered what you enjoy doing/learning? If not, then that’s completely fine! This article will guide you …

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7 Climate Change Organizations You Should Know

Illustration by Marian Blair

Climate change, global warming, and extreme weather events seem to be prominent fixtures in the news cycle every day, everywhere you look. Scientists and government leaders around the world agree the planet is in a state of …

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What Is Environmental Law?

Many agencies and government departments use environmental law services to protect their interests. So do businesses, advocacy organizations, and law firms that represent individuals.

Environmental law is a growing field with a broad scope of work that encompasses issues related …

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Featured Resources

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Schmidt Marine Job Board

A job board for marine science and conservation positions

GoGovernment: Federal Careers Guides

Explore federal government career options across various disciplines with GoGovernment’s Career Guides. Get insights into agency job offerings, what roles …

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Are you looking to use real-time job market data to make informed decisions about your future career path, explore relevant salary data, or identify the skills you need to build or market to get your next role? Use the following tool to explore your options.

There are two ways to navigate this tool:

  1. Keyword Search: Search for the title of the job you’re looking to pursue, or skills you may have that could be relevant for a particular career path.
  2. Narrow Down by Industry + Occupation: If you have a general sense of the industry you’d like to pursue, you can narrow down the occupations within a given industry to help you decide.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Featured Jobs & Internships

Thousands of internship and job opportunities are posted on Handshake by employers specifically looking to hire students. The following job and internship opportunities were pulled from Handshake for your career circle.

For thousands more opportunities, log in to Handshake. All UM students have a Handshake account that is automatically created for them when they enroll at the U. All you have to do is log in to Handshake to activate your account.

Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

Access and explore on-demand LinkedIn Learning content (courses and videos) that can help you identify and build skills needed to be successful in your future career. Here, you can find relevant LinkedIn Learning content featured for your career circle.

Complete Guide to R: Wrangling, Visualizing, and Modeling Data

Taught by Barton Poulson
Trying to locate meaning and direction in big data is difficult. R can help you find your way. R is…

Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Essential Training Part 1

Taught by Lillian Pierson, P.E.
Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Essential Training is one of the most popular data science courses at LinkedIn…

Python in Excel Quick Start

Taught by Joe Marini
Are you looking to take a deeper dive into the key features and functions of Python in Excel? This hands-on…

Power BI Data Methods

Taught by Helen Wall
Power BI is a powerful business intelligence tool designed to help users create dynamic interactive data visualizations and help you…

Driving Sustainability at Your Organization

Taught by Madecraft
Creating sustainability in the business world has never been more vital. Sustainability has become a critical aspect of developing business…

The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Project Management

Taught by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
Tackling climate change has moved from being a priority to an issue that demands immediate action. We, and the planet,…

Complete Your First Project in R

Taught by Megan Silvey
Expand your knowledge and skillset with R in this course with data science consultant Megan Silvey. Megan presents a hands-on…

Excel with Copilot: AI-Driven Data Analysis

Taught by George Mount
In this course, analytics author, trainer, and Excel MVP George Mount highlights the role of Copilot in automating Excel tasks…

Practice It: Advanced SQL

Taught by Kedeisha Bryan
Are you looking to broaden your SQL abilities while gaining practical experience? Want to master advanced SQL querying techniques beyond…

ETL in Python and SQL

Taught by Jennifer Ebe
Data is increasing exponentially as the world continues to generate an immense amount. In this course, a data engineer with…

Hands-On Data Science using SQL, Tableau, Python, and Spark

Taught by Ben Sullins
Looking to expand your technical know-how on the world’s most widely used data science platforms? In this course, join instructor…

Sustainability Strategies

Taught by David Bennell
A changing climate compels us to change the way we do business. Incorporating sustainability into your business can help your…

Learning Azure Stream Analytics

Taught by Karsten Ulferts
Data has the power to transform how we live by revealing meaningful insights that we never knew were there. In…

Integrate Microsoft Graph in Your Applications

Taught by Sahil Malik
Are you ready to get up to speed with Microsoft Graph, the gateway to data and intelligence in Microsoft 365?…

Complete Guide to Power BI for Data Analysts by Microsoft Press

Taught by Chris Sorensen
In this course, learn ways to import data from various sources, as well as how to transform and cleanse data…

Using Large Datasets with pandas

Taught by Miki Tebeka
As data grows in size and complexity, most enterprises start to think about how to migrate to a larger-format data…

OpenAI API: Code Interpreter and Advanced Data Analysis

Taught by Kesha Williams
The OpenAI Code Interpreter seamlessly blends Python programming with AI-assisted development. Join instructor Kesha Williams as she introduces the features,…

Becoming a Data Evangelist/Advocate

Taught by Mico Yuk
In an age where companies are focused on becoming more data driven and data literate, a new type of role…

Basics of Data Visualization Analysis

Taught by Madecraft
If you’re looking to start exploring the value of visual analysis, this course was designed for you. Join instructor Franz…

Nano Tips for Navigating Advanced Data Analysis, Vision, and Voice in ChatGPT with Lachezar Arabadzhiev

Taught by Lachezar Arabadzhiev
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, join…

LinkedIn Learning is free for currently enrolled University of Miami students. You must have a CaneID to access LinkedIn Learning. Click on “View All LinkedIn Learning Courses” to browse through all the content featured for your career circle.

Skill Building Through Virtual Company Projects

Build valuable career skills and get a taste of industry experience via short virtual projects created by top companies across the globe on the Forage platform. Click on "View All Projects" to view all experiences for this career community. To check out projects across all the career communities and relevant practice interview questions, here.

Wondering how to list a completed project on your resume/CV or LinkedIn profile? Review the Forage referencing policy.

Featured Industry & Career Guides

Vault offers comprehensive industry and career guides that provide insights into industry work life and advice for students and alumni on kickstarting their careers. You can access 170+ guides on our Custom Career Content site to help you explore career paths and gain valuable information that will help you make informed career decisions.

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Cane2Cane Mentors

Explore careers, prepare for your future, and connect with industry professionals. Exclusive to our University of Miami community, Cane2Cane is a social network where 'Canes receive help navigating from college to career. No matter who you know, or don't know, connect and learn from professionals across 60+ industries who are eager to help you prepare for your career journey.

  • Washington, DC
  • Graduate Research Assistant University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
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  • Environmental Consultant Independant Consultant
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Alex Flores-Bonilla

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
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Jose Diaz-Gonzalez

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  • Mexico City, CDMX
  • FX & Derivatives Head Accendo Banco
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Casey McCormack

Alumni Mentor
  • Queens, NY
  • Assistant Counsel New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
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Daniel Bowater

Alumni Mentor
  • St. Louis, MO
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majed altouq

Alumni Mentor
  • Kuwait City, Kuwait
  • Manager Tamayuz qadesya insurance Insurance broker since 1994
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Evan Sawan

Alumni Mentor
  • St. Petersburg, FL
  • Teacher Great Explorations Children's Museum
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Antonio J Lopez

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  • Delray Beach, FL
  • Senior Managing Partner DPMC North America
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Stephanie Gordon

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Intern Avesta Ketamine and Wellness
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Chase Hamann

Alumni Mentor
  • Tulsa, OK
  • Head of Sales and Marketing MIRATECH Corporation
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Kathleen Kean

Alumni Mentor
  • New York, NY
  • Project Coordinator NextEra Energy
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Join your peers on Cane2Cane to connect with a 'Cane who can help you achieve your career goals! You can search for connections in the Cane2Cane community by applying various filters, such as industry, location, degree, and more!  

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