I had the pleasure of working closely with one NSOE alum and connected with several other alums across the organization. These relationships added a sense of community and support to my internship, making the experience more enjoyable and helping me feel at home within the company."
–mara michel, Climate Sustainability Graduate Intern at mars, inc.
My coursework, specifically in Business Strategy and Carbon Accounting, set me up really well; applying the skills and knowledge I learned around emission factors and different standards and regulations allowed me to easily navigate many of my projects."
–Lalie Marie, Corporate Sustainability Intern with Lean green way
I entered my internship with little fisheries knowledge and background, yet I was still able to succeed due to my coursework at the Nicholas School. My goal for after Duke is to be a marine policy analyst and this internship absolutely set me up for success, so I am beyond grateful for this experience."
–Megan Dear, U.S. Climate Resilient Fisheries Intern with Environmental defense fund
Since there is a disproportionate impact on Native Alaskans, especially from military and mining contamination, environmental justice classes [at the Nicholas School] also helped prepare me for conversations on equity and how to center Indigenous-led efforts for environmental remediation."
–Anna Clauer, Environmental Justice and Community Health Researcher at Alaska Community Action on Toxics
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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Studying HERPs Conservation in Indonesia
Join MEM student Kabryn Mattison for a day (and night) in the field during her summer experience with Friends of Nature, People, and Forests in Indonesia, where she is researching reptiles and amphibians (herps) on a small island near Bali.
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Summer Experience Report
Check out the most recent Summer Experience Report to see statistics and specific placement details for Duke Environment professional master's students' summer experiences and internships.
Unearth the Possibilities
The Master of Environmental Management (MEM) is a flexible two-year professional master's degree for students who want to make an impact in meaningful careers at the intersection of policy, science and community.