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Environmental & Life Sciences

Welcome to the Environmental & Life Sciences Career Pathway! 

The Environmental & Life Sciences Career Pathway at FGCU is designed for students who are curious about the natural world, passionate about sustainability, and driven by discovery in the life and physical sciences. This pathway includes careers that focus on protecting ecosystems, conducting scientific research, advancing healthcare, and exploring the complexities of living systems and the environment.

Examples of Environmental & Life Sciences Occupations:

  • Marine Biologist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Laboratory Scientist
  • Wildlife Ecologist
  • Biochemist
  • Climate Analyst
  • Public Health Researcher
  • Conservation Scientist
  • Environmental Policy Analyst
  • Chemist or Physicist

Join the Environmental & Life Sciences Career Pathway on UConnect to explore your future, connect with experts, and launch a career that makes a difference

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Florida Society of Environmental Analysts Scholarship

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National Association of Environmental Professionals

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Tech and Sustainability: Building a Sustainability Action Report

Taught by Jacqui Taylor
Climate change affects us all, and it’s necessary for tech leaders to create sustainability plans and recognize how their organization…

Utilizing AI to Achieve Sustainability and ESG Outcomes

Taught by David Bennell
This course explores how artificial intelligence can be a transformative force for achieving corporate and investor sustainability goals and environmental,…

Sustainable and ESG Supply Chains

Taught by Eddie Davila
We’ve all experienced how supply chains can break down, but what can you do to keep your organization’s supply chains…

How Tech Drives Sustainability

Taught by Talal Gedeon
With climate change and growing scarcity of natural resources, there is a strong need for individuals and organizations to design…

Supply Chain Foundations: Supplier Development and Diversity

Taught by David Burton
Manufacturing supplier diversity is the process of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) purchasing from small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) owned, managed, and…

Including Sustainability in Your Cloud Strategy (2022)

Taught by Fawad Qureshi
Learn about the fundamental design principles you need to understand, to make sustainability the cornerstone of your cloud solution architecture.…

Fundamentals of Sustainable Supply Chains

Taught by Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
Sustainability is a major concern across all realms of commerce these days. And as it turns out, the majority of…

Design Thinking, Social Innovation, and Complex Systems

Taught by Scott Boylston
Silicon Valley has always attracted talented designers looking to improve user experience. But designers can improve the human experience too.…

The Employee’s Guide to Sustainability

Taught by Elizabeth Bagley, PhD
Companies around the world view sustainability as a strategic imperative. This course is for employees who want to support that…

Green Jobs for Sustainable Careers

Taught by Fulya Kocak
Looking for a greener job? Why wait when the world is hiring? Climate change and sustainability are transforming today’s economy,…

Driving Measurable, Sustainable Change

Taught by Richard Chua
In any industry, successfully driving measurable, sustainable change is a challenge. In this course, Dr. Richard Chua shows managers how…

Wellness and Sustainability in Architectural Design

Taught by Branka Knezevic
In this course, explore the vital connection between wellness and sustainability, learning how to design spaces that not only support…

Daily Habits to Live Sustainably

Taught by Elizabeth Bagley, PhD
Going all in on personal climate solutions doesn’t have to be a sacrifice. In fact, many climate actions have a…

Sustainable Leadership in Uncertain Times: A Conversation with Andrew Winston

Taught by Ashley Kennedy
In an era of uncertainty, sustainability is at a crossroads—facing both challenges and opportunities. Now more than ever, leaders need…

Corporate Finance: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Taught by Kay Stice
Corporations conduct business activities that have an impact on the environment, peoples’ lives, and on notions of ethics and transparency.…

How AI intersects with Sustainability and Business: A Conversation with Amy Luers

Taught by Nick Brazzi
Researcher and sustainability advocate Amy Luers joins LinkedIn Learning Staff Instructor Nick Brazzi for an in-depth conversation about the role…

Sustainability as an Innovation Opportunity

Taught by Leyla Acaroglu
Sustainability is quickly becoming a must-have in business—a technical skill set that employees, managers, and executives need to gain deeper…

Closing the Green Skills Gap to Power a Greener Economy and Drive Sustainability

Taught by Sue Duke
As nations and industries worldwide make commitments toward a more environmentally sustainable future, many questions must be considered. How can…

Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance

Taught by Fulya Kocak
In this course, instructor Fulya Kocak Gin explains what the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) umbrella encompasses, why there is…

Navigating Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Leaders

Taught by Lucas Joppa
Regardless of industry, the global business sector is being transformed around a common issue: environmental sustainability. Business leaders around the…
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