Career Roadmap - Energy and Natural Resources
The Energy and Natural Resources Career Cluster spans careers in traditional and renewable fuel production, power generation and energy conversion, utilities, environmental preservation, ecological research, and resource extraction. These industries focus on efficient and responsible resource management, including conservation, transmission, distribution and storage, to minimize environmental impacts and meet global energy needs. Careers in this Cluster are dedicated to creating a sustainable future, innovating cleaner energy solutions, and preserving our planet’s natural resources for generations to come.
Roadmap Categories
- Clean & Alternate Energy
- Conservation & Land Management
- Ecological Research & Development
- Environmental Protection
- Resource Extraction
- Utilities
Majors
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Earth Science
- Environmental Geoscience
- Geology
- Physics
Minor
- Business
- Chemistry
- Environment and Society
- Food Studies
- Geography
- Nutrition
- Public Health
- Renewable Energy (ESF)
- Applied Data Science
- Bioprocess Science (ESF)
- Landscape Architecture Studies (ESF)
- Recreation Resource and Protected Area Management (ESF)
- BIO 121 - General Biology I
- BIO 123 - General Biology II
- FST 102 - Food Fights: Contemporary Food Issues
- FST 202 - Agroecology
- GEO 103 - Environment and Society
- GEO 155 - The Natural Environment (NS)
- GEO 215 - Global Environmental Change (NS)
- GEO 415 - Food: A Critical Geography
- NSD 225 - Nutrition
- PHI 394 - Environmental Ethics
- GEO 353 - Geographies on Environmental Justice (CR)
- PHP 303 - Environmental Health (NS)
- PSC 318 - Technology, Politics, and Environment
- GEO 383 - Geographic Information Systems
- EAR 410 - Applications of GIS In Earth Sciences
- GEO 356 - Environmental Ideals and Policy
- EAR 105 - Earth Science + EAR 104 Lab
- CHE 106 - General Chemistry I (CHE 107 lab)
- EAR 205 - Water and Our Environment (CR)
- REL 395 - Religions and the Natural Environment (HUM, CR)
- WRT 115 - Writing, Rhetoric, and the Environment (HUM, CR)
- PSC 302 - Environmental Politics and Policy
- Environment, Sustainability, and Policy
- Health Humanities
- Law, Society and Policy
- Beta Beta Beta Biology Honors Fraternity
- Nutrition Education and Promotion Association
- Oxfam at Syracuse University
- 315 Fishing
- CrossRoads Collective
- Engaged Humanities Netowrk
- Slice Consulting
- Science Policy Group at Syracuse University
- Geology Club
- Study Abroad programs - Santiago, Florence
- The BioInspired Institute Syracuse University
- Environmental Finance Center
- Short-Term Study Abroad Program: Environment, Sustainability, and Policy in Costa Rica
- Center for Policy Research
- Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion & Population Health
- SyracuseCoE: Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems
- The SOURCE
- Research in the Ecology and Plant Biology Faculty in the Department of Biology
- Research in the Evolution and Animal Behavior, in the Department of Biology
- Dynamic Sustainbility Lab
- World Partner - New Zealand, Australia
- Research in Earth Sciences department
- Alumni Connections
- Syracuse University LinkedIn Page
- Faculty Advisor/Mentor
- Professional Associations
- Agricultural Managers
- Biological Technicians
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents
- Data Analytics
- Farm Products
- Food Scientists and Technologists
- Geospatial Intelligence Analyst
- Remote Sensing Analyst
- Scientist
- Wildlife Biologist
- Zoologist
- O*Net Job Titles
- Certified Food Scientist
- Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) https://www.aalas.org/
- Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) https://primr.org/
- Accredited Agricultural Consultant https://www.asfmra.org/home
- Certified Forester https://www.eforester.org/
- Registered Environmental Laboratory Tech https://www.nrep.org/
- Certified Natural Resources Professional
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection
- Service Department of Agriculture
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Food and Drug Administration
- Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Master of Agriculture
- Master of Food Science
- Master of Science - Biology
- Master of Science - Environmental Studies
- https://www.agcareers.com/
- https://ecojobs.com
- https://www.farmandranchjobs.com/
- USA Jobs (General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences) https://naturalresources.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?j=0401&s=relevance&sd=asc&p=1
- Careers in Food www.careersinfood.com
- American Society of Animal Science https://www.vcwcentralregion.com/agriculture-agribusiness-systems/
- Animal Behavior Society https://animalbehaviorsociety.org/
- National Association of Agricultural Educators
- Student Conservation Association
- Agriculture Future of America
- International Food and Agribusiness Management Association
- New York Farm Bureau Home :: New York Farm Bureau (nyfb.org)
These are suggested options. All content listed can be used as a guide to explore different career pathways. It is recommended students make an appointment with their academic and career advisor to discuss options that work best for them.
Career Roadmap Clusters #
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Arts, Entertainment and Design
- Construction
- Digital Technology
- Education
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Financial Services
- Healthcare and Human Services
- Hospitality, Events and Tourism
- Management and Entrepreneurship
- Marketing and Sales
- Public Services and Safety
- Supply Chain and Transportation