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Environmental Pathways

Open Closing on June 1, 2025 / 2 spots left
The University of Virginia
The University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Julia Lapan
Educator
2
Program
3/5 project matches
Dates set by projects
Preferred organizations
United States
Any organization type
Any industries

Program scope

Categories
Engineering project management Environmental sustainability Scientific research
Skills
advocacy resource management sustainability strategies product management project scoping communication research data analysis digital marketing non-disclosure agreement (intellectual property law)
Participant goals and capabilities

Environmental sustainability projects for UVA Engineering students.


  • Submit a project here for our team to review.
  • Once approved, learners are not guaranteed yet, but they will apply to your project directly.
  • You will have a chance to review, assess, and accept applications.
  • Projects can be done individually or in teams of students.


Learners are looking to gain experience and provide impact on environmental projects.

Projects can include but are not limited to: 

  • sustainability strategy
  • training and education
  • conservation
  • research
  • resource management
  • advocacy
  • green product management
  • communications
  • data analytics
  • digital marketing


Please be specific in your project description about the skills you're looking for in order to attract the most suitable applicants.

Participants

Participants
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels
20 participants
Project
50 hours per participant
Educators assign participants to projects
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables will vary depending on the project scope. At the conclusion of the project, you will have assets that can be used to further your business goals, such as a completed report.  


Note: If learners are completing confidential work that you do not want shared through Riipen, you can create and sign off on a timesheet for the learner. In this case, we might also recommend that you have the learners sign an NDA before starting your project. You can use the Agreements feature to do this. 

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Projects should be designed for students to engage in 5-10 hours per week for the duration. Projects can range from several weeks to several months.
  • Given the short, remote nature of this experience, we require a project-based experience. Please provide a concrete scope for the learner’s work and limit their work to a specific project.
  • While learners will interact with you to complete the project, we want them to be able to understand the scope of the project by reading your project details. This will also help to ensure that you have the right learners applying to your projects!


Ideal projects for this experience should involve real-world sustainability challenges. Examples include:


  1. Sustainability Strategy Development: Collaborate with a company to design a comprehensive sustainability plan that includes resource efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon footprint minimization.
  2. Environmental Training Program: Create and implement an educational program that trains employees or community members on sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
  3. Conservation Project Analysis: Conduct research on conservation efforts for a specific habitat or species, providing recommendations for enhancing protection and management strategies.
  4. Resource Management Assessment: Evaluate the usage of natural resources in a business or community, offering solutions to optimize sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
  5. Advocacy Campaign for Environmental Policy: Develop and manage a digital advocacy campaign to support new or ongoing environmental legislation, aimed at increasing public awareness and engagement.


Additional organization criteria

Organizations must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this program:

I will review and respond to learner applications within 5 business days.

I understand that I must provide ongoing, bi-weekly mentorship and guidance to the learner(s) that are working on my project(s). I must be responsive to any questions, and check in on progress to help ensure a good result.

We will evaluate the participants' final project submissions within 5 business days, offering feedback that can be utilized by the participants to strengthen their resumes and LinkedIn profiles.

Are the tools and technologies required for the internship available as free or open-source software?

Please summarize the project scope or problem to be solved.