THE DIVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AT BEHREND - MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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WHAT'S COMING IN FEBRUARY?
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STUDY SMARTER, NOT HARDER WORKSHOP SERIES
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Time Management with the Retention Coordinator
Tools you can start using today to manage your time
Wednesday, Feb. 13th
Reed 114, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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DUS DISCOVERY DAYS:
Make the Most of Your General Education
Meet professors from different disciplines to explore GenEd courses
Wednesday, Feb. 6th
Oliver's in Lawrence Hall, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
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#FindYourFuture - School Events Across Campus
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SCHOOL EVENTS ACROSS CAMPUS:
Attending campus-specific events is a great way to connect with faculty and students within a major of interest. Check out February's upcoming events below (hyperlinked) to learn more about a variety of disciplines!
(Co-curricular activities for the Black School of Business are also posted in Behrend Sync under "Black School of Business").
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Are you a technology-driven student looking to present a digital project, art piece, game or research? Consider submitting your project to the Penn State Behrend 2019 Digital Media conference!
Submissions will be accepted up until February 15, 2019
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DIGITfest will be held on March 25 and 26, 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m
. You can submit your project
here.
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MAJOR EXPLORATION TIP OF THE MONTH:
Begin to self-reflect on which majors from the Bulletin align with your interests and goals. Need help clarifying your interests? Come visit the ACPC and schedule an appointment today!
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MAJOR OF THE MONTH - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, B.S.
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WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE?
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Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field, meaning that it combines multiple academic studies. Environmental science draws from geology, geography, biology, chemistry, oceanography, limnology, atmospheric science, energy, and many other physical sciences. It also involves non-science areas such as engineering, law, political science, resource management, and environmental education. Study of environmental science prepares students to understand and solve problems at the human-earth interface. Environmental scientists understand environmental processes, analyze and solve environmental problems, and communicate the beneficial and adverse outcomes associated with human use of the Earth’s physical and living resources.
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YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS PROGRAM IF . . .
- You think bugs are beautiful, mud is marvelous, and rocks rock.
- You are interested in examining global environmental issues from multiple perspectives.
- You might like working with environmental data sets to understand how the physical world works.
- You are curious about how the environment affects humans—and about how humans affect their environment, for better and for worse.
- You enjoy theoretical study, hands-on laboratory learning using high-tech equipment, and in-the-dirt outdoor field work.
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WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR?
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The study of environmental science leads to a wide variety of careers. Penn State Behrend offers two options to help you tailor your degree to your interests. The Environmental Field Studies Option has a concentration in field biology, geographic information systems, and environmental geoscience, while the Environmental Lab Science Option emphasizes analytical chemistry and geochemistry. Penn State Behrend has a comprehensive support system to help you identify and achieve your goals for college and beyond. Meet with your academic adviser often and take advantage of the services offered by the Academic and Career Planning Center beginning in your first semester.
State and federal agencies, nonprofits, and corporations are looking for environmental scientists. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that over the next twenty years the number of jobs for environmental scientists will grow faster than the average for all occupations. This increase will be driven by population growth and the concurrent need for water, energy, and mineral resources. A recent survey of undergraduate institutions showed that environmental science students typically are prepared for careers in many parts of the economy, including government agencies; nonprofit, advocacy, and nongovernmental organizations; consulting; education; industry; and resource management and conservation.
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NEXT STEPS:
For more information, contact
The School of Science
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Erie, PA 16563
If you are interested in changing your major, contact your adviser, visit LionPath, and select
Update Your Academics
(tutorial is linked).
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Please call the ACPC (814-898-6164) to speak with an adviser. DUS advisers are available Monday through Friday from 8am until 5pm at Reed 125.
Thank you,
The ACPC Advisers
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