UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Sustain Penn State will host a virtual career panel focused on outdoor education from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. The event will bring together Penn State alumni and regional professionals who have built careers rooted in environmental education, public engagement and outdoor leadership. The event is free, but registration is required at this link.
Designed for students who are passionate about the outdoors and interested in mission-driven work, the panel will explore how to turn a love of nature into a meaningful career. The event is hosted in partnership with Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center and the Arboretum at Penn State, and marks the final spring career program hosted by Sustain Penn State.
“This is an amazing opportunity to hear from Penn State alumni who have built meaningful careers in environmental education at parks, nature centers and beyond,” said Julius Camper, student and public programming coordinator for Sustain Penn State. “Students will get a firsthand look at the many ways environmental education can shape communities while creating fulfilling professional pathways.”
Expected panelists include:
- Rachel Duke, public programs manager, the Arboretum at Penn State
- Autumn Graham, BISCI (biological sciences) educational coordinator, Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center
- Lydia Neuhauser, environmental educator, Dauphin County Parks and Recreation
- Christina Spohn, senior coordinator, Outdoor Adventure Program, Virginia Commonwealth University
Panelists will share insights into their career paths, discuss the skills and experiences that prepared them for leadership roles in environmental education, and offer practical advice for students exploring internships, graduate programs or careers in parks, recreation and outdoor learning spaces.
The event is free and open to Penn State students. Registration information and Zoom access details are available through Sustain Penn State’s career programming page.
Sustain Penn State connects students, faculty and staff to sustainability-focused opportunities through interdisciplinary programming, career development events and partnerships across the University. By collaborating with campus units such as Shaver’s Creek and the Arboretum at Penn State, Sustain Penn State helps students explore careers that advance environmental stewardship, education and community engagement.
For more information about the event, contact Camper at jac8761@psu.edu.