Social Impact

The Center for Careers & Internships is dedicated to supporting Middlebury students and alumni pursuing social impact careers in the environment, renewable energy, international development, nonprofit, sustainable food systems, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), global and public health and public interest technology.
What You Can Expect
The Social Impact pages are designed to provide you with resources to support your search for purpose and meaningful post-graduate opportunities. Our goal is to help you find that sweet spot where your interests, skills and values intersect with the needs of the world at almost any scale.
Areas of Focus
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Overall Internship & Job Resources
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Environment
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Climate Change Solutions
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Renewable & Clean Energy
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International Development
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Nonprofit, Advocacy & Public Affairs
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Public Interest Law + Tech & International Advocacy
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Food Systems Jobs + Resources
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Global and Public Health
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Fellowships
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Public Interest Technology
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Start Up Jobs & Tech
Top Resources
Overall Internship & Job Resources
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Making Good: 50 Ways to Get a Job
An Unconventional Guide to Finding Work on Your Terms.
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Green Collar Blog
Job board for Social Impact and Environmental job-seeking resources.
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Idealist
The largest sites for nonprofit jobs, internships and volunteer positions with international and US domestic postings.
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PCDN
World's Top List of Job Sites in Social Change & Social Impact.
Environment
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American Conservation Experience (ACE)
Opportunities to explore and improve public lands.
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ACE Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC)
Opportunities to work alongside and under the guidance of U.S. govt. land management agencies.
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American Geosciences Institute
Opportunities across geoscientific disciplines in academia, government, research and the private sector.
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Conservation Job Board
Opportunities in ecology, wildlife, forestry, marine biology, environmental education, and related fields.
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EEJobs
North American Association of Environmental Educators with jobs in environmental education, climate ed., outdoor ed., Pre-K-12.
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Environmental Journalism Fellowships and Workshops
Extensive listing of environmental journalism fellowships and workshops.
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Environmental Science Internships
he most reliable and expansive advocate for environmental science education and careers.
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Geological Society of America (GSA)
Professional society for earth scientists GSA Job Board. Provides student internships, scholarships, etc.
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Grist Fellowship Program.
Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future.
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Josh’s Water Jobs
Jobs related water (policy, governance, law, economics, management, finance, advocacy, science, communications, etc.)
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Environment Jobs
Job lists of UK and International green jobs.
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National Association of Environmental Professionals
Dedicated to the advancement of the environmental professions.
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Sustainable Career Pathways
Sustainability/green job boards and interviews with practitioners in different segments of the green economy.
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Women in GIS
A job board resource for geospatial job opportunities.
Climate Change Solutions
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Climatebase
Climate careers.
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Climate Draft
Climate Career Resources for Tech Workers.
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Climate Jobs List
Created to help climate tech companies attract mission-driven talent.
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Climate People
Recruiting firm for ClimateTech careers.
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ClimateWorks Foundation
Amplifying the power of philanthropy.
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Terra.do
Climate change jobs.
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Work on Climate
A slack and virtual community bringing climate solutions to scale.
Renewable + Clean Energy
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American Clean Power Association
Jobs in the multi-tech clean energy industry.
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Energy Central
Lists RE and electric power jobs.
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National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
Offer a wide variety of internship opportunities to undergraduate students.
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Massachusetts Clean Energy Internship Program
For paid internships.
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Renewable Energy World
Provides Renewable Energy-focused news.
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Urban Future Lab
New York City’s hub for smart cities, clean energy, and smart grid technology.
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Women in Cleantech & Sustainability
Job board.
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Women+ in Climate Tech
Jobs by signing up for weekly newsletter.
International Development
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AWID
Association of Women in International Development.
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Devex.com
The largest global development resource for job opportunities.
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FSG Consulting
Global nonprofit consulting firm.
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genUN
Network of youth leaders advocating for global progress on the world stage.
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Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
Research, policy outreach, and training on poverty alleviation.
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ReliefWeb
Humanitarian information service & jobs.
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FinDev Gateway
Global financial inclusion community.
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Middlebury Global Public Health Resources
A practical guide to navigate your Global Health minor at Middlebury.
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UN Job List
Curated United Nations vacancies (not a UN Service).
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World Food Programme
Internships.
Nonprofit, Advocacy & Public Affairs
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80,000 Hours
Job board for altruistic opportunities.
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AmeriCorps
US govt volunteer service opportunities.
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Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP)
National network of philanthropy opportunities.
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Idealist.org
Largest databases of global nonprofits and organizations.
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Peace Corps
U.S. government volunteer service in international development.
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Vermont Business for Social Responsibility
Local VT opportunities.
Public Interest Law + Tech & International Advocacy
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Guide on International Development: Public Service Careers & Opportunities
Harvard Law School guide on international public interest law.
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International Public Interest Law
Yale Law School guide on international public interest law.
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Human Rights Career Guide
Georgetown Law guide on international public interest law.
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Public Interest Job Opportunities
Weekly job bulletin of public interest law opportunities. practitioners.
Food Systems Jobs + Resources
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USDA Jobs
Positions available at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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ATTRA
Sustainable farming internships and apprenticeships.
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Sustainable Agriculture Jobs
Internships and apprenticeships.
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Eager Farmer
Northeast region.
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Cornell Small Farms Program
An excellent resource for transforming agri-food systems for the 21st century.
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Communities Involved in Sustainable Agriculture
Job board for sustainable agricultural in new England.
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Vermont Farm to Plate
Job listings.
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Northeast Sustainable Agricultural Working Group (NESAWG)
Anti-oppression resources.
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Northeast Sustainable Agricultural Working Group (NESAWG)
Food system jobs.
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Civil Eats
A daily news source for the American food system.
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FoodCorps
Connects kids to healthy food in schools.
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Sustainable Agriculture Education Association (SAES)
Positions in sustainable agriculture education.
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The Farm-Based Education Association
Jobs in farm-based education.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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B Work
Purpose-driven positions at social enterprises.
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Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)
Directory of global impact investors.
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Triple Pundit: People, Planet Profit
News focused on the business case for sustainability.
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3BL CSRWire
Newsletter to watch trends in CSR + industry.
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Outdoor Industry Association
Job board.
Global and Public Health
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Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Job board.
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Journal of Global Health
Columbia University’s undergraduate-run public health publication.
Fellowships
Fellowships are typically post-graduate opportunities that can last up to two years. This is just a sampling of available fellowships. For more information go to Fellowships area of CTLR.
Public Interest Technology
Where do you start if you’re a technologist looking to work on public problems? Finding opportunities where you can apply your technology skills to public problems—in governments or nonprofits—is difficult. The field of “Public Interest Technology” is in its infancy, and below are some interesting places where opportunities to get involved in this new sector exist (compliments of the good folks @TechCongress).
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ILP Foundry
The source for internet law and policy tech jobs.
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The Bridge
Policy and technical jobs, with a focus on bridging government and tech.
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Code for America
Focus on jobs in public interest technology. Work with communities and government to solve society’s toughest problems.
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Interaction Design Foundation
User experience (UX) designer careers.
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I Am The Calvary
A grassroots org at the intersection of digital security, public safety, and human life.
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Detroit Digital Justice Coalition
Access, participation, common ownership, and healthy communities.
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Ragtag
Technologists amplifying progressive organizing.
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Progressive Coders Network
Progressive technologists, building tech for progressive causes.
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Research Action Design
Technology and research for social transformation.
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Open Technology Institute
Intersection of technology and policy.
Public Interest Tech Fellowship Opportunities
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New America’s Public Interest Technology Fellowship
One-year fellowship for technologists to build tech with nonprofit or public interest groups.
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Code for America Fellowship
A full time, salaried, nine-month program.
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US Digital Service
Service in the Executive Branch working with federal agencies on technology projects.
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Coding it Forward
Summer internships aimed at undergraduates for programmers, designers, and engineers in federal agencies.
Startup Jobs & Tech
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Tech & Startup Jobs
The world’s largest startup community.
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Tech Jobs for Good
Tech jobs at mission-driven companies in the US.
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Tech for Good
Early-stage tech for good founders & investors.
Stories from the Field
Finding the right career path starts with hearing real-world stories and connecting with those who’ve been there. CCI offers a range of resources to help you explore careers, gain advice, and build meaningful connections.
MiddConnect
Need career advice? MiddConnect is your gateway to connecting with Middlebury’s global network of alumni and parent volunteers. Search an extensive database using filters like employer, job role, location, or major to find people who align with your career interests.
Use MiddConnect to:
- Set up 1:1 conversations with alumni and parents.
- Explore career paths and industries.
- Network for advice when applying for roles.
MiddConnect is part of the Midd2Midd platform, which fosters mentoring, networking, and engagement within the Middlebury community worldwide. Whether you’re seeking a mentor, exploring career options, or sharing your expertise with others, MiddConnect helps you build meaningful connections across the Middlebury community.
futureforward
Watch alumni and parent leaders discuss their industries, share current trends, and provide actionable steps to help you break into those fields.
Live from DC
Watch live webinars featuring experts in policy-driven career fields, discussing how current events shape opportunities and challenges.
MIDDVantage
Explore virtual career exploration episodes featuring Middlebury alumni and guests offering insights into various career paths and industries.
MIDDVantage: Inside the Industry
Exploring Careers in International Development
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An Overview of Global Development: Key Players, Power Dynamics and Likely Effec…
Guest: Charlie MacCormack, PhD ’63, former president and CEO of Save the Children USA
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Public Sector Players
Guest: Andy Karas ‘84, Mission Director of USAID Tanzania
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Private Sector Players: Development Consulting Firms
Guest: Matt Sommerville ‘02, Chief of Party of USAID’s Tenure and Global Climate Change Program implemented by Tetra Tech
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The Importance of Supply Chain Management to Development Efforts
Guest: Ellen Tompsett ‘02, Global Collaboration Manager, Reproductive Health at Chemonics International
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Chemonics International: an International Development Consultancy
Nathan Williams ‘10, Director, Global Health Division; Lauren Redfield ‘11, Manager East and Southern Africa
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An NGO Experience Within International Development
Guest: David Torres ‘84, Professor of the Practice, Middlebury College
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Fiscal Policy and Economic Governance
Guest: Steve Rozner ‘96, Senior Advisor, Bureau for Economic Growth, Education, and the Environment, USAID
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The Work of Humanitarian NGOs Compared With International Development Organizat…
Guest: Trisha Bury ‘07 MIIS, Area Director of Programs for Mercy Corps in Northeast Syria
Exploring Careers in the Green Economy
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Regenerative Resource Management and Sustainable Consumption
Guest: Zachary Tofias ’00.5, Director, Food, Water and Waste Program, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group
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Renewable Energy Development
Guest: Paul Hildebrand ‘12, Senior Associate, Project Finance, Cypress Creek Renewables
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The Mathematics of Distributed Energy
Guest: Dylan Cutler ‘04, Senior Engineer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Leading by Example in State Government: Putting Climate Policy Into Action
Guest: Eric Friedman ‘82, Director, Leading by Example Program, MA Department of Energy Resources
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Changing the Way People Use Energy
Guest: Clayton Reed ‘08, Program Director, CLEAResult
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Accelerating Renewable Solutions in Cities
Guest: Ali Rotatori ‘14, Senior Associate, Cities Renewable Accelerator, Rocky Mountain Institute
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Sustainability: A View From Inside A Corporation
Guest: Tiffani Jarnigan ‘14 MIIS, Sustainability Project Manager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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Green with Envy: Behavioral Tools for Global Energy Efficiency
Guest: Kira Ashby ‘05, Senior Program Manager - Behavior: National Expert IEA, CEE
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What Does Energy Justice & Democracy Look Like in the Green Economy?
Guest: Anahi Naranjo ‘17, Equitable & Just National Climate Platform Coordinator, Center for Earth Energy & Democracy
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Getting to Zero Carbon Mobility
Guest: Kelly Blynn ‘07, Transportation Climate Change Specialist at Colorado Energy Office
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Beating the Climate Crisis at the Ballot Box
Guest: Ben Wessel ‘11, Executive Director, NextGen America
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How Do You Get Meaningful Youth Engagement in International Environmental Polic…
Guest: Mika Mei Jia Tan ‘15, Coordinator, ASEAN Youth Biodiversity Programme
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The Role of Advocacy, People-Power, and Social Movements in Accelerating the Gr…
Guest: Michael Silberman ‘02, Founder, Mobilisation Lab
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The District, Committed to Carbon Neutrality
Guest: Alexandra Fisher ‘10, Energy Policy Analyst, US Department of Energy & Environment
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Machine Learning x Climate at Myst AI
Guest: Ellery Berk ‘14, Business Operations Manager, Myst AI
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Digitally Connected Energy Storage Network
Guest: Will Hanley ‘15, Manager, Project Finance, Stem
Exploring Careers in Data Analytics
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Data Analytics in a Non-Profit Environment
Guest: Michelle Roman ‘17, Senior Manager of Analytics, uAspire
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Reducing Violence and Harms of the Criminal Justice System
Guest: Nathan Weil ‘15, Analytics Manager, University of Chicago Crime Lab
Exploring Careers in Conflict Transformation
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Advancing Democracy, Justice, and Human Rights
Guest: Brian Concannon ’85, Executive Director, Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti