{"id":131171,"date":"2026-04-17T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/daily\/?p=131171"},"modified":"2026-04-17T08:20:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:20:36","slug":"passionate-about-the-environment-and-making-a-difference-at-owu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/daily\/passionate-about-the-environment-and-making-a-difference-at-owu\/","title":{"rendered":"Passionate About the Environment and Making a Difference at OWU?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An environmental science degree can lead to impactful careers focused on sustainability, conservation, and solving real-world challenges.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here are a few career paths our alumni have taken:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/alumnipartners\/name\/alena-arnold-23\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/alumnipartners\/name\/alena-arnold-23\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776482245232000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1o2CCZain6UDRuxzxC4J_7\">Alena Arnold &#8217;23<\/a> &#8211; Forestry Technician at the US Forest Service<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/alumnipartners\/name\/selby-bean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/alumnipartners\/name\/selby-bean\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776482245232000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ZwwgfKJIqhz4bVf0ZnX59\">Selby Majewski Bean &#8217;10<\/a> &#8211; Education and Engagement Administrator at Cleveland Metroparks<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/alumnipartners\/name\/hannah-cox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/alumnipartners\/name\/hannah-cox\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776482245232000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3EWwTl2qkgOuFlUAzkYL-T\">Hannah Cox &#8217;24 <\/a>&#8211; Staff Environmental Scientist at Stantec<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/alumnipartners\/name\/khara-strum-01\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/alumnipartners\/name\/khara-strum-01\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776482245232000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3O9-AJwjyb6BW0q5Dvp-n4\">Khara Strum &#8217;01<\/a> &#8211; Executive Director at the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/alumnipartners\/name\/meigan-turner-16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/alumnipartners\/name\/meigan-turner-16\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776482245232000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XBEgitNZBVhC2BgFfi19R\">Meigan Turner &#8217;16<\/a> &#8211; Operations Manager at the Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <i>Tip:<\/i> Hands-on experience is key\u2014look for internships, research opportunities, or volunteer work in environmental organizations.<\/p>\n<p>With growing global focus on sustainability, environmental science careers are more important than ever.<\/p>\n<p>OWU Sponsoring Organization\/Office: Career Connection<br \/>\nContact: Career Connection at <a href=\"mailto:careers@owu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">careers@owu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An environmental science degree can lead to impactful careers focused on sustainability, conservation, and solving real-world challenges. 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