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. 

 

 

 

Prepare for the HELPS Fair: Pursuing Careers in Healthcare, Education, Legal, and Public Service/Non-Profit Sectors

Are you planning to attend the HELPS Fair? We hosted a workshop to help you prepare for the event, including how to research participating employers, update your resume, practice your professional introduction or elevator pitch, and confidently connect with recruiters …

By Yvonne Scull
Yvonne Scull
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Savitha Saikumar’s Experiential Learning Journey: From UF Research to a University Recognized Internship Achievement

Meet Savitha Saikumar, an international student from India whose path from veterinary medicine to graduate research at the University of Florida reflects both courage and curiosity. With a strong foundation in clinical practice and a growing passion for animal nutrition, …

By Alana Cordero
Alana Cordero Career Coach for Experiential Learning
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Global Journey, New Direction: A Veterinarian’s Path to Graduate Study at the University of Florida

Meet Savitha Saikumar, an international student from India whose journey from practicing veterinary medicine to pursuing graduate research at the University of Florida is nothing short of inspiring. Bringing her clinical training and passion for animal science to UF, Savitha …

By Alana Cordero
Alana Cordero Career Coach for Experiential Learning
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Industry Spotlight: Meet the UF Croc Docs: Women leading wildlife conservation in the Everglades

Did you know? Women make up less than 30% of all scientists globally.

At the University of Florida’s Croc Docs Wildlife Research Lab, women represent half of the team, signaling a shift in conservation science as longstanding stereotypes give way …

By Jillian Prescott
Jillian Prescott
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Upskilling Spotlight: Building your Brand with “Landscape Workshop”

In a world where industries shift quickly and new tools emerge every day, staying prepared means staying engaged.

Join us for a virtual journey on how to build your brand, featuring the team from “Landscape Workshop”. In this session, Brooke …

By Jillian Prescott
Jillian Prescott
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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.