My summer at Pattern confirmed that I had chosen the right academic program at the Nic School. Just from the introductory energy classes alone, I felt I had the foundational knowledge necessary of each issue or technology I worked on."
–Adam Cowie-Haskell, Regulatory and Government Affairs Intern at Pattern Energy
My internship this summer has provided me a foot in the door to international wildlife research, an experience that I would not have otherwise added to my resume if it weren’t for the Nicholas School."
–Emily Siegel, Research Assistant for Game Rangers International
I am so thankful to all my professors for imparting their knowledge and advice. The courses I took in energy,
business, and analytics/modeling have been vital in preparing me for this role."
–Wynona Eurj Curaming, Sustainability Intern with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Working with them has given me a clearer vision of how to use science in various fields to better engage people while maintaining my long-term commitment to advancing conservation and community science."
–Hope Liu, Conservation Data & Communications Fellow at the Park Institute of America & National Parks Conservation Association
The connections offered through the Nicholas School and its alumni network have been a huge asset towards starting my career journey."
–Ana bishop, Sussman Fellow in the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Protected Species Division – Marine Mammal Branch at NOAA
The Nicholas School's resources, CPDC and the MEM community helped me every step of the way, from finding the internship to understanding how things work in the professional world here in the United States."
–Jenny Jiwon Hyun, Sustainability Intern at Genesys (EDF Climate Corps program)
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