Sustainability Internships and Activities
Explore the many opportunities to gain hands-on experience in the field of sustainability.
Research
Students can conduct research with faculty and/or build relationships with local, national, and international companies to gain valuable experience beyond campus.
A few examples of student research projects include:
- Investigation of higher education sustainability outcomes of the College
- The effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on various aspects of animal biology
- Waste-to-energy education using biodiesel
Internships
Be career-ready for life after graduation, and gain professional experience relevant to your future career as a sustainability professional.
Potential opportunities include:
- Sustainability intern in the Rochester Regional Health Sustainability Office
- Zero Waste intern with Delaware North, at Niagara State Park
- Community Outreach Intern with 540WestMain
Service Projects
Sustainability service projects can help you give back to your community, or give you an opportunity to support a global community in need. Past projects include:
- Local beach cleanups
- Cataloging native species in Monroe County
- Hurricane recovery work in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Capstone Experience
The 145-hour service-learning experience will have students apply what they have learned in the major to a project addressing a specific community need. This experience will blend aspects of research, learning, internship, and service through collaborations with organizations in the Rochester community and beyond.
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St. John Fisher College EcoReps
The EcoReps program at Fisher is a peer-education and leadership program that focuses on campus sustainability, with the mission of increasing the environmental literacy of students, faculty, and staff. Through peer education, EcoReps help reduce the College's environmental impact, give others the tools to lead a more sustainable life, and develop a stronger sustainability-minded campus culture.
Learn More About EcoReps