Extracurriculars for a Career in Environmental Scientist

Intensive research across STEM disciplines builds core competencies for environmental science careers.

Students submit independent research demonstrating scientific talent applicable to environmental problem-solving.

Students conduct real environmental research in ecology, climate, and sustainability alongside Stanford scientists.

Students conduct hands-on field and lab research in water quality, watershed ecology, and environmental monitoring.

Students explore ocean conservation and climate change through creative environmental inquiry and research.

Program emphasizes exploring and understanding local watersheds through scientific observation and creative translation.

Program addresses environmental sciences gap and prepares students for environmental science careers.

Students research and communicate about outdoor and conservation topics through writing and imagery.

Challenge focuses on leveraging local lunar and Martian materials to enhance exploration capabilities sustainably.

Earth science events rotate annually, covering geology and environmental topics central to the field.

Advanced biology coursework and research skills from USABO support environmental science careers.

Research areas include environmental science, climate change, sustainable botany, coastal flooding, and urban hydrology.

Projects include Earth systems and natural hazards research using satellite geodesy and remote sensing.

Students conduct fieldwork on climate, ecosystems, and conservation—core activities of environmental science research.

STEM-D program includes hands-on environmental science experiments in the BioHaus focusing on sustainability and innovation.

Climate & conservation programs including Baja, Yellowstone, and MIT Engineering offer hands-on exploration of environmental and scientific topics.

Students complete restoration projects and learn ecology while preserving habitats in national parks and forests.

Program includes research opportunities specifically in environmental science and ecology fields with UT faculty.

Ecology, evolutionary biology, and hydrology are offered research areas involving data collection and analysis.

Students investigate water quality and native bee ecology using real tools and scientific methods in lab and field settings.

Activity includes oceanography sampling, plankton studies, and coastal marine ecology exploration in Monterey Bay.

Outdoor adventure activities and earth science labs on a 100-acre mountain campus provide direct exposure to environmental exploration.

Field-based programs focus on studying the marine environment through experiential, community-based learning.

Hands-on learning in marine ecosystems and oceanography provides direct exposure to environmental field research and observation.

Students present environmental research projects demonstrating hands-on investigation of ecological and sustainability challenges.

Competition encourages research on environmental and ecosystem topics, including water quality and biodiversity studies.

Program encompasses science, engineering, and social sciences research that directly prepares students for environmental science careers.

Botanical gardens work and wildlife conservation missions connect to environmental protection and ecosystem understanding.

Students collect and analyze volunteer data on trash types and amounts to support environmental advocacy and policy.

Students design and implement hydroponic gardening systems to address food insecurity and water conservation challenges.

Students learn urban ecology and habitat restoration while removing invasive species and managing wetland ecosystems.

Program emphasizes ocean protection, conservation, and understanding marine ecosystems through hands-on volunteer work.

The competition emphasizes research on water issues and environmental innovation that impacts communities globally.

Students conduct research on industrial and environmental biotechnology applications like bioremediation and biofuels.

Competition covers Earth science and energy topics relevant to environmental research and sustainability.

Direct focus on environmental science research and education through the TREES program curriculum.

The program emphasizes environmental sciences research and visits to agricultural operations to explore environmental science careers.

Students focus on environmental policy and sustainability issues through in-depth legislative research and analysis projects.

Students engage with conservation science projects and animal welfare research at the zoo.

Students conduct real ecological research on light pollution impacts and seasonal tree changes in Chicago.

Program focuses on conservation action and environmental education, core responsibilities of environmental scientists.

Program includes environmental action projects and fieldwork at preserves like Pepperwood.

Students conduct field science on glaciers and ecosystems across multiple continents.

Students conduct hands-on science and environmental education in pristine Southwestern ecosystems, directly mirroring field research work.

The program specifically develops environmental leaders through conservation-focused fellowships and mentoring opportunities.