Alumni
Hundreds of SES graduates apply their skills across industry, government, education, and non-profit sectors around the world. Stay connected with your NAU colleagues and today's students.
Where our alumni work
Industry
Environmental consulting, mining, energy, water resources, and technology sectors
Government
Federal and state agencies, natural resource management, environmental protection
Education
Teaching and research positions at universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools
Non-Profit Organizations
Conservation organizations, environmental advocacy, community development
Research & Academia
Research institutions, national laboratories, graduate programs
Field experiences that launch careers
One of the hallmarks of SES education is our commitment to field-based learning. Our alumni often reflect on transformative field experiences that shaped their careers and built lasting professional networks.
Field experiences like summer research trips, capstone projects, and collaborative research with faculty provide students with hands-on skills and real-world applications of their classroom learning. These experiences often lead to job opportunities, graduate school connections, and lifelong professional relationships.
Are you an SES graduate with a story to tell? We're gathering alumni profiles for this page: we'd love to hear where your degree took you.
Alumni by program
Geology
- Environmental consulting and remediation
- Natural resource exploration and extraction
- Hydrogeology and groundwater management
- Geotechnical engineering support
- Government agency research and monitoring
- Academic research and teaching
Environmental Sciences & Sustainability Studies
- Environmental impact assessment and mitigation
- Sustainability consulting and green business
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation
- Environmental education and outreach
- Policy analysis and development
- Conservation and natural resource management
Climate Science & Solutions
- Climate data analysis and modeling
- Climate risk assessment for businesses and communities
- Renewable energy project development
- Climate policy implementation
- Carbon accounting and emissions management
- Climate adaptation planning
Stay connected
We encourage all SES alumni to stay connected with the school and with each other: mentor current students, share job opportunities, collaborate on research, or just tell us what you're working on. Help us keep our alumni community current by updating your contact information and career details.
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