Renewable energy is energy that is from a naturally replenished source such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, biomass, rivers, and geothermal heat. A person working in the renewable energy field may be involved with engineering, manufacturing, installation, or repair of technology involved in harvesting renewable energy.

Recommended Minors

• Physics - curriculum covers the basics of classical and modern physics, examining human understanding of nature from elementary particles to the cosmos.
• Mathematics - committed to giving its students a solid and broad-based mathematical foundation that helps prepare them for a variety of careers as well as graduate study in mathematics.
• Global Business - students gain traditional functional knowledge and analytical skills, yet are increasingly adept at leading diverse teams of innovators and managers from around the world.

Types of Careers

• Solar installation and repair
• Hydroeclectric engineer
• Wind turbine technician
• Energy auditor
• Geothermal installation
• Project manager
• Renewable car design and manufacturing
• U.S. Department of Energy
• Biofuels and biomass industry

Environmental Studies Graduates’ Positions

• Developer for a Wind Energy and Solar Energy Firm (Sean Flannery)
• Project Construction Coordinator, Blattner Energy (Maddy Longley)
• Solar Developer, Geronimo Energy
• Program Manager, Great Plains Institute
• President/Owner, TruNorth Solar