Schedule of Events

Monday, October 7

10:00 to 11:30 Internship Presentations + Coffee and Bagels | Ford Commons

• Kickoff career week with informal socializing. First year students will have an opportunity to walk around and meet second year students and talk about their internships.
• 1st Year Students: Pick up your SNRE name badges!

1:00 to 2:00 Sustainability Careers, Employment Trends Breakout Session with Kevin Doyle | 1024 Dana

• It's your chance to speak with environmental career expert Kevin Doyle to learn more about career trends in the sustainability field!
• Sponsored by the Center for Sustainable Systems and SNRE Career Services. Learn about careers and trends in the sustainability field from green careers expert Kevin Doyle

3:00 to 4:00 Environmental Advocacy and Education, Employment Trends Breakout Session with Kevin Doyle | 2024 Dana

• It's your chance to speak with environmental career expert Kevin Doyle to learn more about career trends in this field!
• Targeted Fields of Study: Environmental Policy and Planning | Environmental Justice | Behavior, Education and Communication
• Sponsored by SNRE Career Services

7:00 to 8:30 Keynote Speaker - Kevin Doyle, Principal of Green Economy and Author of The Eco Guide to Careers that Make a Difference | 1040 Dana

• Opening Remarks by SNRE Dean Marie Lynn Miranda
• Kevin Doyle is Principal of Green Economy, providing eco-workforce consulting nationwide since 2007. Prior to that, Kevin spent 15+ years as a National Director for the Environmental Careers Organization where he helped launch the careers of over 11,000 college students through placement in paid internships at hundreds of employers.  Kevin has co-authored multiple books on green careers and is currently at work on an e-book on environmental career trends. His passion and expertise has been noted by the New York Times, Boston Globe, Forbes, National Public Radio, and other media outlets.
• Sponsored by SNRE Career Services/ Office of Academic Programs and the Center for Sustainable Systems
• Refreshments will be served (bring your mug)

Tuesday, October 8

11:30 to 1:00 Conference and Networking | 1046 Dana

• This panel's goal is to equip SNRE students with the skills to effectively attend conferences, both domestic and international, in order to meet, spread ideas, and network with others in their field.  Topics to be covered include be how to gain funding from the university as well as other sources in order to attend, know the basics of an elevator speech, and methods to keep in touch to leverage the relationships made.
• Kathryn Bomey, Education Specialist, Detroit Zoo (SNRE MS, 2012)
• Adam Byrnes, Intern, Microsoft (SNRE MS/MBA student)
  

7:00 to 8:30 Careers in Energy | 1040 Dana

• SNRE students' interest in careers in energy spans from energy efficiency and renewable energy grid integration to smart grid, battery technology, and transportation.  This panel attempts to look at different professional careers that span this vast industry, including business strategy, finance, engineering, and policy.
• Nathan MacPherson, Energy Balance and Strategy Engineer, General Motors (SNRE MS/MSE, 2013)
• Justin Schott, Director of Detroit Youth Energy Squad, EcoWorks (SNRE MS, 2006)
• Douglas Jester, Principal Consultant, 5 Lakes Energy 

Wednesday, October 9

10:30 to 11:30 International Students and the US Workforce | Fourth Floor Commons

• Navigating the US job market for international students can be tricky due to visa restrictions.  This seminar hopes to alleviate that pain
• Maite Madrazo, Intern, Rocky Mountain Institute (SNRE MS/MBA student)
• Yu-De Lee, International Climate Intern, Environmental Defense Fund (SNRE MS/MAE student)
• Sachin Shahria, Intern and Former Staffer, World Bank
• Ajay Varadharajan, Business Analyst/Consultant, Ford Motor Company
  

6:30 to 8:00 Speed Networking | Palmer Commons, RSVPs Required to Participate

• Practice your networking skills--learn to introduce yourself quickly and efficiently (skills needed at conferences, events, career fairs, etc.) to employers.
• Ask participating alums questions to learn more about their careers and companies in quick rotations.
• Registered students will also have a chance to chat with other alums that they did not meet in rotations at the end of this session.
• RSVP's for this session required via eRecruiter.  Space is limited.
• Refreshments served

Thursday, October 10

11:30 to 1:00 Resource Conservation and Management | 1046 Dana

• The world's resources are a key part of sustainable development's definition.  Here we are looking at careers ranging from conservation education to species based research and water policy.  We hope to draw upon NGO,  Government and for profit resource conservation backgrounds
• Dave Clapp, Research Biologist, Michigan DNR Fisheries Division (SNRE MS, 1988 and SNRE BS, 1986)
• Susan Lackey, Executive Director, Legacy Land Conservancy 
• Joel Brammeier, President and CEO, Alliance for the Great Lakes (SNRE MS)
• Carl Zulick, Assistant Director, Engineering; Geospatial Information Officer, USDA Forest Service (SNRE MLA, 1978)

4:30 to 6:30 Honest Tea CEO Presentation | Blau Auditorium Ross

• Seth Goldman, co-founder and TeaEO of Honest Tea, will share lessons and insights from his new business book in comic form, Mission in a Bottle, written with Honest Tea co-founder, Barry Nalebuff. Using passion and economic theory, the book describes their missteps and occasional wins as they built the business from 5 thermoses to 100 million bottles. From raising capital to expanding distribution and experimenting with packaging, Seth will share how the brand stays true its message as he builds a mission-driven business in a profit-driven world.
• Please register here!

7:00 to 8;30 Consulting Careers (Environmental, Management, etc.) 1040 Dana

• Many SNRE students have indicated that they are interested in the project-based work that both environmental and management consulting offer.  This panel aims to look at the difference between the two areas as well as the culture associated with small and large firms.
• Shoshannah Lenski, Senior Associate, Strategy and Corporate Development, DTE Energy
• Sundeep Ramachandran, Intern, ICF International (SNRE MS/MSE student)
• Joe Malcoun, President, CKM Capital Partners (SNRE MS/MBA, 2003)
• Justin D'Atri, Verego
• Dan Wilson, Black & Veach

Friday, October 11

11:30 to 1:00 Global Environmental Careers | 1040 Dana

• Global environmental professionals will talk about their careers and provide advice to students on preparing for successful careers working internationally and on global environmental issues.
• Amy Braun, Sustainability Manager, Kellogg Company (SNRE MS, 2011)
• Chris Nordstrom, Landscape Architect (formerly with Tegn3 AS in Trondheim, Norway) (SNRE MLA, 2010)
• Brieland Jones, Intern, USAID (Monrovia, Liberia) (SNRE MS/MSE student)
• Sponsored by SNRE Career Services and the U-M International Institute.  This session is part of a larger campus-wide International Career Pathways series.