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. 

 

 

 

Florida Alternative Breaks: Sanibel & Fort Myers

The Florida Alternative Break to Sanibel and Fort Myers was designed to immerse students in meaningful community engagement while fostering personal and professional growth. Through collaboration with local community members and peers, participants build strong relationships, develop leadership and communication …

By Jillian Prescott
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Gator Career Chat Recap: AG Engineering Journeys

Six Tools, Six Windows into the Industry

With our recent Gator Career Chat, we focused on the following learning objective: Understand how agricultural engineering applies principles to design technologies and systems that improve farming efficiency, sustainability, and resource management.

With …

By Jillian Prescott
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Environmental Leaders Network Helps UF Students Find Their Path in Environmental Careers

“Many students at the University of Florida want to contribute to solutions for environmental challenges. The difficulty is often not the interest but knowing where to begin.

Opportunities exist across campus, including research labs, internships, volunteer projects, and professional events. …

By Jillian Prescott
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Career Insights – Co-Founder & President of Agriculture Non-Profit

In honor of National Agriculture Day, we are proud to highlight Dr. John Hall, a University of Florida alumnus who earned his Bachelor’s in Agricultural Education in 2001 and his Master’s in Agribusiness in 2002. He is the owner of …

By Summer Cisneros
Summer Cisneros Career Coach for Environment, Design, Manufacturing, and Agriculture
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LinkedIn Learning Spotlight: Advanced Manufacturing: Driving the Next Industrial Revolution

Did you know UF students can complete LinkedIn Learning courses for free?

The job market is evolving quickly, and employers consistently look for students who show initiative, especially those who take time to understand industry trends, emerging technologies, and the …

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Alumni Connections

  • Sarasota, Florida
  • Communications Coordinator Executive Directors Inc
Meet Austin
  • Snellville, Georgia
  • Currently in Search
Meet Don
  • Jacksonville, Florida
  • UNIVERSITY RELATIONS - CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY Haskell
Meet Deidre

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
  • Houston, Texas
  • Senior Research Assistant MD Anderson Cancer Center
Meet Courtney

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…

Revit and Dynamo for Interior Design

Taught by William Carney
Autodesk Dynamo helps users overcome many of the design challenges they face in Revit. Using Dynamo, interior designers can create…

Cert Prep: Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional

Taught by Gabriel Corbett
Become a Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP). This course prepares you to take the latest version of the CSWP exam (introduced…

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…

Cert Prep: SOLIDWORKS Drawing Tools

Taught by Gabriel Corbett
CSWPA-DT certification shows proof of SOLIDWORKS expertise—the type of cutting-edge skill that businesses seek out and reward. Everyone who passes…

Cert Prep: Autodesk Fusion 360 User

Taught by Thom Tremblay
Autodesk Fusion 360 software is a cloud-based design tool for product development that offers industrial and mechanical design, simulation, collaboration,…

AutoCAD 2027: Getting Started

Taught by Shaun Bryant
Explore the fundamental capabilities of AutoCAD 2027 with this introductory course designed to enhance your drafting skills. Review essential areas…

Career Resources

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 …

Make Your Experience Count through the University Recognized Experiences (URE) Self-Reporting Process

Did you complete a co-curricular (non-credit) experience between …

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

This document provides a brief overview of the various career paths available to Sustainability and the Built Environment students. It …

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.