MPA-MSES Alumni Spotlight: Meghan Ploch, Regional Director @ Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation

Alum: Meghan Ploch

Organization: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)

Current Position: Regional Director, Office of External Affairs

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Alma Maters: Indiana University, BS (2012) / Indiana University, MPA-MSES (2014)

Can you share a little bit about yourself …

By Elizabeth Gawron
Elizabeth Gawron Assistant Director of Career Services
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We’re Hiring

Want to work at the O’Neill Career Hub? We are hiring undergraduate and graduate students to serve as peer educators for spring 2025. See more information here.

By Andy Bosk
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State of the Job Market: Future and Recent Grads

As we head into the final quarter of 2024, the job market for college seniors and recent graduates is showing a mix of both hope and concern. On one hand, the economy created 142,000 new jobs in August 2024, with …

By Brianna Wright
Brianna Wright Peer Educator
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How to Spot a Fake Job Posting?

As Indiana University students, your email is often subject to phishing scams. Scammers know that students want paid positions, so they may bait you with an enticing email or flyer posted on campus. At the Career Hub, we want to …

By Sophia Hottois
Sophia Hottois Peer Educator
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O’Neill Student Spotlight: Emily Williams

Name of student: Emily Williams

Hometown: Zionsville, IN

Program: Master of Arts in Arts Administration

Expected Graduation: Spring 2025

Can you tell our students a little bit about yourself?

In the fall I will be a second year MAAA student …

By Juliette Kniola
Juliette Kniola Assistant Director of Career Services
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Five recommendations for aspiring scientific illustrators

Scientific illustration is more than just art; it helps to communicate and simplify complex scientific concepts into accessible and attractive visual representations. Click here to read the article By Kerry Flaherty Walia posted on Women of Fisheries, Inc.

By Miranda Redman
Miranda Redman Associate Director of Career Services
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How to Build a Career in Sustainability

O’Neill students: Are you pursuing a career in sustainability? Sustainability is a broad and diverse field that is in high demand. Organizations are prioritizing sustainability today and will continue to in the future. But, what does sustainability look like within …

By June Coleman
June Coleman Career Consultant
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USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service Environment, Energy & Sustainability Career Fair – Sponsor Feature!

United States Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS): Through financial and technical assistance, NRCS helps private landowners voluntarily improve the health of their farm while protecting natural resources and the sustainability of American agriculture. Right now, we’re …

By Miranda Redman
Miranda Redman Associate Director of Career Services
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O’Neill Incoming Intern Spotlight

Name: Eric Schmidt

Degree Program: MPA-MIS (Concentrating in Policy Analysis and Data Analysis)

Incoming Organization: MISO

Incoming Role: Intern at Standards and Assurance Department

Can you tell us a little about the internship and what you will be doing this …

By Miranda Redman
Miranda Redman Associate Director of Career Services
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O’Neill Internship Spotlight: Shannon Halinski – Environment America

Name: Shannon Halinski 

Organization: Environment America 

Position: Federal Team Intern: PFAS Campaign 

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid) 

Major: Law and Public Policy 

Year: Junior 

I started my first internship during my senior year of high school at the Fishers City Court. …

By Brianna Wright
Brianna Wright Peer Educator
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HECHO – Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors

HECHO is strengthening Hispanic voices and visibility in public lands, decision-making, and advocacy. Follow their journey and get involved HERE.

By Elizabeth Gawron
Elizabeth Gawron Assistant Director of Career Services
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O’Neill Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Huseman (Senior Sustainability Analyst at Southwest Airlines)

Name: Jessica Huseman 

Organization: Southwest Airlines 

Position: Senior Sustainability Analyst 

Location: Remote but headquartered in Dallas, Texas 

Alma Mater: Bachelors of Science in Environmental Management ‘16, accelerated masters program, Masters of Public Affairs in Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management …

By Brianna Wright
Brianna Wright Peer Educator
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BIA Pathways Internship

Welcome Fall. I love this time of year, especially on the Indiana University Bloomington campus! I hope everyone has settled into their class schedule and finding that delicate balance of rest and recreation. This week I had the most fortunate …

By Becky Boyle
Becky Boyle Assistant Director of Career Services
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Alumni Spotlight: Brett Roberts (Indiana Finance Authority – State Revolving Fund)

Name: Brett Roberts 
Organization: Indiana Finance Authority – State Revolving Fund 
Position: Drinking Water & Clean Water Program Manager 
Location: Indianapolis, IN 
Degrees/Alma Mater: Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs from IU Bloomington; Accelerated Master’s Program, IU Bloomington; MPA …

By Samantha Clements
Samantha Clements Peer Educator
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