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At Gannon University's Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Our students engage with real-world challenges, build professional skills through hands-on experiences, and graduate ready to lead in sustainability, engineering, and environmental science.

Engagement While You’re Here

Undergraduate Research
Students work closely with faculty on high-impact environmental research projects including:

• Microplastics in stormwater infrastructure
• Water treatment and water quality modeling
• Sustainable materials and green infrastructure
• Environmental chemistry and emerging contaminants

Many students present their work at conferences or co-author publications.

Internships & Industry Connections
Our students apply their skills through internships that connect classroom learning to real-world environmental challenges. Opportunities span a wide range of sectors, including:

• Government Agencies — Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), PennDOT, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
• Industry & Engineering Consulting Firms — Wabtec, Burgess & Niple, Arcadis, SLR Consulting, CleanAir Engineering
• Public Utilities & Municipal Water Authorities — Erie Water Works, National Fuel Gas Company, Altoona Water Authority
• Environmental Labs & Research Centers — Regional Science Consortium, Delaware Environmental Institute, Pennsylvania Sea Grant

Field Visits & Community-Based Projects
Students regularly participate in field-based learning that connects classroom concepts to real-world environmental systems. These experiences include:

• Site tours of municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Hands-on field labs in local streams, wetlands, and along Lake Erie
• Green infrastructure installations throughout the City of Erie
• Community-engaged projects integrated into courses such as Environmental Toxicology and Water Quality

These field experiences provide students with practical exposure to environmental monitoring, system design, and stakeholder collaboration.

Professional Development & Leadership
Our students develop professionally through:

• Career-prep activities embedded in coursework
• Participation in Professional Academies
• Resume workshops and graduate school preparation
• Guest speakers and alumni interactions in classes
• Involvement in professional organizations (e.g., Environmental Club, Society of Women Engineers)

Success Beyond the Degree

Our graduates apply their skills across a wide range of industries and organizations—from local agencies to global corporations. Whether they go into environmental consulting, public health, engineering design, or graduate research, our alumni are making a difference. Over the past seven years, approximately 90% of domestic graduates in Environmental Engineering were employed prior to graduation.

Where Our Alumni Work

名媛直播 Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science alumni have built careers at leading organizations, including:

Government & Public Agencies
Pennsylvania DEP, U.S. EPA, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, USDA-NRCS, Erie Water Works, North Carolina DEQ, Delaware Environmental Institute

Private Industry & Consulting
Arcadis, GHD, Westinghouse, Veolia, Parsons, Burgess & Niple, SLR Consulting, CleanAir Engineering, ThermalTech, Insight Global

Energy, Manufacturing & Technology
SpaceX, Lincoln Electric, John Deere, National Fuel Gas, Nestlé, Amazon, AM Health & Safety, Newell Brands, Parker Hannifin

Graduate Research & Academia
Gannon University, Penn State, University of Delaware, Pennsylvania Sea Grant

Join a community where students become scientists, engineers, and leaders committed to a more sustainable future!