Healthcare, Life Sciences & the Environment

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. 

Which STEM Careers Are In Demand? 

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Published on September 21, 2023

Which STEM Careers Are In Demand? 

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) has summarized trends taken from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics to predict the fastest growing STEM careers in the United States.

The Oak Ridge …

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How to Prepare for Case Interviews

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Published on September 18, 2023

Welcome to our preparation tips for case interviews!  Whether you are just curious about case interviews or are planning to apply for consulting internships or full-time jobs, these tips and resources will help you feel more prepared and confident.

What …

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Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative

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Careers in International Affairs

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Published on September 18, 2023

Join us virtually on Wednesday Sept 27th from 12pm- 1pm to learn more about 30+ careers in international affairs!

If you want to learn more about careers in international affairs you don’t want to miss this! We will be joined …

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How to Follow Up After a Networking Event

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Published on September 14, 2023

“How To Follow Up After a Networking Event” was originally published on the Morgan Stanley website.

Networking events are a great way to meet industry players and suss out career opportunities, but following up is crucial. These tips will let …

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Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative

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Understanding the World of Nonprofits

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Published on September 13, 2023

Interested in nonprofits but don’t know where to start?

Start by understanding that while the term nonprofits can be used in different contexts, there are many different kinds of nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits are mission-driven organizations dedicated to addressing a particular social …

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10 Things Most Students Don’t Know (But Should!)

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Published on September 12, 2023

We meet with First Years through Graduate Students in advising appointments, and it is always interesting to find out what students are surprised by.  Maybe this blog post is the way to share some of these things so they are …

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Robin Kahan Associate Director, Engineering Career Services

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5 Careers Making a Difference in Mental Health

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Published on September 12, 2023

5 Careers Making a Difference in Mental Health

<<  Originally published by  Bureau of Labor Statistics •  May 16, 2023  >>

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. Among adolescents, the prevalence of mental disorders is …

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