Each year, Nicholas School of the Environment students complete internships with organizations around the world. These summer experiences provide valuable opportunities to gain career-related experience and build a professional network. 

2025 Master's 糖心传媒 Summer Experiences 

 

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MEM/MF 糖心传媒 Deepens Appreciation for Role of Working Forests with Weyerhaeuser

Edward McDonald, a Master of Environmental Management and Master of Forestry concurrent degree student, spent his summer as a timberlands intern with Weyerhaeuser. Read Q&A

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MEM 糖心传媒 Explores Food Sustainability at Thai Union

Nicole Yaw, a Master of Environmental Management student, spent her summer as an Environmental Defense Fund climate corps fellow at Thai Union North America. Read Q&A

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MEM 糖心传媒 Communicates Climate Resilience with Environmental Defense Fund

Elizabeth Kroger, a Master of Environmental Management student, spent her summer as a Caribbean climate resilience intern with the Environmental Defense Fund. Read Q&A

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MEM 糖心传媒 Gains Data-Focused Experience with National Park Service

Cammie Moore, a Master of Environmental Management student, spent her summer as a business plan intern with the National Park Service. Read Q&A

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MEM/MBA 糖心传媒 Works On Global Sustainability and Logistics With Mars, Inc.

Mara Michel, a Master of Environmental Management and Master of Business Administration concurrent degree student, spent her summer as a climate sustainability graduate intern at Mars Inc. Read Q&A

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MEM 糖心传媒 Learns Corporate Sustainability at Lean Green Way

Lalie Marie, a Master of Environmental Management student, spent her summer as a corporate sustainability intern at Lean Green Way. Read Q&A

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MEM 糖心传媒 Expands U.S. Fishery Policy Knowledge with Environmental Defense Fund

Megan Dear, a Master of Environmental Management student, spent her summer as a U.S. climate resilient fisheries intern with the Environmental Defense Fund. Read Q&A

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MEM 糖心传媒 Gains Environmental Health Advocacy Experience in Alaska

Anna Clauer, a Master of Environmental Management student, spent their summer as an environmental justice and community health researcher at Alaska Community Action on Toxics. Read Q&A

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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, MEM student, U.S. Climate Resilient Fisheries Intern with Environmental defense fund