Environment, Design, Manufacturing, and Agriculture

Environment, Design, Manufacturing, and Agriculture  

The resources and tools found within this community have been designed and curated to support students who are interested in fields related to environmental sustainability, natural resources, agriculture, and the design and production of goods and systems. This community covers three main industry areas:  

Environmental and Agricultural Systems 
Careers in this area center on sustaining and enhancing our natural resources. Professionals work to grow and manage food systems, steward land and water, and protect ecosystems. Pathways include sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, environmental science, forestry, and conservation. 

Natural Resource Management, Environmental Design, and Architecture 
This field combines science, design, and innovation to responsibly plan, build, and manage both natural and constructed environments. Careers may include sustainable architecture, landscape design, ecological restoration, land use planning, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Professionals in this area work to create buildings and spaces that support environmental health, resource conservation, and community sustainability. 

Manufacturing, Production, and Sustainability Technologies 
Professionals in this area turn raw and renewable materials into products and systems that support daily life. Careers include roles in advanced manufacturing, sustainable product design, systems engineering, and green technology—connecting innovation with environmental responsibility. 

 

 

 

Explore Opportunities in Environment, Design, Manufacturing, and Agriculture at UF Career Week

Career Week is coming soon! September 14-16

This fall, students interested in Environment, Design, Manufacturing, and Agriculture pathways will have the opportunity to meet organizations representing healthcare, research, biotechnology, government, and many other fields.

How to Prepare

Review Employers and …

By Jillian Prescott
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“Research in Astronomy” Workshop on September 15, 2026

Are you interested in learning more about space research? Would you like to meet a researcher who went to space?

Join the UF Center for Undergraduate Research for an engaging workshop featuring Dr. Rob Ferl, a distinguished professor and director …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Honor, Serve, and Make a Difference: Join the Gator Day of Service for 9/11 Day

Looking for a meaningful way to give back while building valuable experience? Join the Gator Day of Service for 9/11 Day on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Plaza of the Americas.

In recognition …

By Jillian Prescott
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Industry Insider Tips: Get Ahead with P&G Before Career Showcase

Interested in a career with Procter & Gamble (P&G)? Recently, I sat down with UF alumnus Jhohan Lozano, Director of R&D North America for Always Pads at P&G, to learn more about the company’s internship, Emerging Leaders, and early career …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Mushroom Month: Discover Fungi-Fueled Careers and In-demand Skills

Happy Mushroom Month, Gators!

When you hear the word mushroom, you might think of pizza toppings or something growing in the woods after a Florida rainstorm. But fungi are much more than that. They play important roles in agriculture, medicine, …

By Summer Cisneros
Summer Cisneros Career Coach for Environment, Design, Manufacturing, and Agriculture
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Alumni Connections

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  • Jacksonville, Florida
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Sidney Ruedas

Alumni, Students / Peers
  • Gainesville, Florida
  • Designer, Productions Team Walters-Storyk Design Group
Meet Sidney
  • Gainesville, Florida
  • Assistant Professor Santa Fe College
Meet Nasrin
  • Pacifica, California
  • Managing Director Beyond Earth Ventures
Meet Patrick

Jyslen Archer

Alumni, Students / Peers
Meet Jyslen

Credentials and Courses

Beekeeping Certificate

Taught by College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Prepares students with a foundational knowledge of honey bee biology and the craft of beekeeping. Additionally, this certificate provides theoretical…

Animal Shelter Leadership Graduate Certificate

***Online graduate certificate Leaders of animal shelters have responsibilities that are unique to the profession of animal welfare. For example,…

Urban Planning Foundations Certificate

Step into the world of urban planning with this dynamic certificate program designed for students eager to shape the built…

Fire & Emergency Services Certificate Program

Lead. Protect. Respond.Fast-track your impact with specialized certificates built for working professionals and career-driven students. Whether you’re looking to upskill,…

Horticultural Therapy Certificate

Turn your love for gardening into a career that fosters wellness and healing! UF’s 12-credit Horticultural Therapy Certificate (offered online)…

Urban Forestry Certificate

Prepares students to manage natural resources within urban and urbanizing environments. Graduates are prepared to work for municipalities, urban planning…

Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems Certificate

Dive into the forefront of sustainable agriculture with UF’s interdisciplinary Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems Certificate. This 12-credit program gives…

Mapping with Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Certificate

Turn Drones into Data. Shape the Future from Above. Unlock the power of aerial intelligence with UF’s 9-credit Mapping with…

Construction Management Specialization

Advance Your Career in Construction Management—Step confidently into leadership roles with the Construction Management Specialization, a fully online, 5-course program…

Sustainability for Design, Construction, and Manufacturing

Taught by Fulya Kocak
Design, construction, and manufacturing are vital industries, but have you wondered about ways to make them sustainable while adding value?…

Geographic Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Certificate

Taught by University of Florida
GeoAI, the integration of Geography and AI, provides novel approaches for addressing a variety of geospatial challenges in the real…

SOLIDWORKS: Sheet Metal Design

Taught by Gabriel Corbett
CAD software like SOLIDWORKS makes sheet metal design quick and cost effective. This course gets you up to speed with…

SOLIDWORKS: Design for Mechatronics

Taught by Justin Flett
SOLIDWORKS is the leading software for mechanical design and engineering. However, it also offers a powerful toolset for generating mechatronic…

Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Taught by Kipp Bradford
When your design and tolerance constraints are lost in translation, you can end up with out-of-tolerance parts that hold up…

Learning Siemens NX

Taught by Steven Marjieh
Siemens NX is a powerful and integrated CAD package for product design, engineering, and manufacturing. In this course, Steven Marjieh…

Product and Architectural Visualization Techniques

Taught by Aaron F. Ross
CAD has revolutionized the design process, and computer graphics empower designers and artists to visualize their work in ways never…

Design Foundations: Prototyping and Manufacturing

Taught by Scott Clear
Making a product real involves starting with an idea, evolving the product through a prototype, and then making many copies…

SOLIDWORKS: Advanced Tools

Taught by Gabriel Corbett
SOLIDWORKS—a leading 3D solid modeling software—boasts a vast array of tools that can help you build better designs and spot…

Migrating from MicroStation to AutoCAD Intermediate

Taught by Jeanne Aarhus
Are you an advanced MicroStation user struggling to excel in AutoCAD? Is your company using both CAD packages? Learn how…

Revit: Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
In this series, there’s a little something for every Revit designer—beginners and seasoned users alike. Each video focuses on a…

Career Resources

The sample resumes below are intended to demonstrate a variety of effective ways to showcase your skills, experiences, accomplishments, and …

Calling all changemakers! The UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network is your gateway to exploring how your skills—no matter your major—can …

Credentials are focused qualifications such as nondegree certificates, microcredentials, digital badges, and professional certifications that demonstrate mastery of specific skills, …

Ready to grow your career from the ground up?

Whether you’re planting the first seeds of your professional brand or …

Did you complete a co-curricular (non-credit) experience between Summer 2025 and the present that is not already being recognized through …

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is a major part of the University of Florida …

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Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Address

J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.