Welcome to the Healthcare, Life Sciences & the Environment Community!

Students interested in this community may benefit from learning about the variety of career paths in healthcare; understanding the sociological and environmental factors that influence public health, nutrition, patient care and medicine; thinking about ways to improve public health research, environmental justice, food systems; and/or finding out how individuals and organizations can make an impact in sustaining the environment through engineering and conservation (animals, forests, etc.) practices.  Those following this career community are often interested in or working in careers that include, but are not limited to the following areas: Applied Medicine in Healthcare and Non-Profit Organizations, Public Health Policy & Legal Careers, Lab Sciences & Research, Environmental Remediation/Compliance, Wildlife Conservation & Forestry, Soil Science or Air & Water Quality Management, and Environmental Justice & Advocacy.  By following this group, you will understand the skills necessary for pursuing these career paths such as: writing, public speaking, coalition building, interpersonal and intercultural communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, outreach, systems thinking, analysis, forecasting, and problem solving and learn about career pathways that can include (but are not limited to):  law, public policy, international development, research and analytics, engineering, community organizing. 

Handshake: Just In Time Career Fair – Student Registration Opens on April 22nd

If you are actively looking for a job, internship, or post‑grad opportunity, feel free to join the Handshake “Just in Time” Career Fair, a great opportunity to connect directly with employers who have registered to take part in this Career …

By Sean Gorman
Sean Gorman Recruiting Coordinator
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Newton Conservators – Volunteer Today!

The Newton Conservators is a volunteer organization.  They need your help!  Please consider volunteering in one of the following roles:

New ongoing roles!

Conservation Restriction Monitoring Volunteer. Work with experienced Conservators board members to walk Newton’s parks and open spaces …

By Mitch Moise
Mitch Moise Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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3 Questions with Adrianna Muir, ’02, Director of Conservation Collaboration at The Nature Conservancy

Welcome to “3 Questions with …”, a recurring feature on the Career Center blog. We’re asking alumni of all graduation years and career interests to share a bit of their experiences and advice. 

Adrianna Muir, ’02, Director of Conservation Collaboration …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Current student, Caroline Loyd-Jones, shared the following about being a Summer Intern at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
Under the mentorship of Dr. Victoria Diedrichs (PhD, CCC-SLP), I worked on …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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AI and the Evolution of Work: Your Education Matters

Work is changing, in some spaces dramatically, because of AI. This is not new. Technology advances have been dramatically changing how work gets done since at least WWII. That’s 80 years of humans adapting, companies evolving, and the economy reacting …

By Amory Wakefield
Amory Wakefield Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
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What Degree Do You Need for a Forensic Science Career?

There is more to forensics than you think. Those who pursue this career path have a variety of majors. Some degrees are ones you might readily expect, such as chemistry or biology, while others may surprise you!

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By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Center for Wildlife

Current student, Grace Ogen, shared the following about being a Summer Intern at The Center for Wildlife…

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
As an intern at the Center for Wildlife, I provided daily care to …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Featured Resources

Tufts Career Center — Guide to Career & Life Design

What sparks your curiosity? Which kinds of activities make you feel energized and excited? How would you like to make …

Career Center Summer Internship Grant Program

Internships. An opportunity to gain exposure, explore and try ideas for your future, apply theory from the classroom out in …

Too Good to Be True? Be on the Lookout for Fraudulent Employers

It’s easy to say, “I would never be tricked by a scam employment offer!” But every year, students at universities …

Tufts Career Center Professional Development Fund for Undergraduate Students

The Career Center Professional Development Fund allows currently enrolled students to apply for funding to offset the costs associated with:

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