UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Sustain Penn State will host its second spring career panel from 12:15–1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, in partnership with the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Career Services.
The event is free and open to Penn State students online or in person. A watch party will be held in Deike Building, Room 2, with free lunch provided for attendees (first come, first served). Pre-registration to attend online can be found at this registration link.
The panel will bring together Penn State alumni working in environmental science, geoscience, research and clean energy to share insights into careers that involve environmental experiments, field data collection, and systems-level thinking about the intersections between human society and the physical environment.
The event is designed for students at all stages of their academic and professional journeys, whether they are choosing a major, exploring internships, or preparing for job applications. Panelists will discuss their career paths, daily responsibilities, and the skills needed to succeed in interdisciplinary environmental fields.
Scheduled speakers include:
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Jenna Bishop, environmental compliance manager, Fairlife
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Elisabeth Clyne, project geophysicist, Tetra Tech Inc.
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Parivash Moradifar, principal research staff scientist, Stanford University
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Joe Thompson, commissioning coordinator, e-STORAGE
Panelists’ experiences reflect the growing demand for professionals who can analyze environmental systems while considering social, economic and technological factors. Their work spans research, compliance, consulting and energy infrastructure, demonstrating the wide range of opportunities available in sustainability-related fields.
The career panel is part of Sustain Penn State’s spring 2026 programming, which connects students with academic, professional and community partners to advance environmental stewardship and innovation.
For more information about this event and other Sustain Penn State programs, contact Julius Camper, Sustain Penn State’s student and public programming coordinator, at jac8761@psu.edu or visit Penn State Sustainability’s website.