Advice from an Environmental Engineer PhD at UCLA
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- čas přidán 8. 02. 2017
- Do you want to become an environmental engineer, or get a PhD? Curious about what courses should you take to give you a competitive edge when applying for jobs and graduate school? What goes into applying and getting into grad school? What does the daily life of a Graduate Engineering student look like?
UCLA PhD candidate Alex Polasko sits down with Working in Science to talk all things environmental engineering and give some advice to aspiring environmental engineers.
Alex loves the interdisciplinary nature of the environmental engineering field. Her research focuses on ground water and using bacteria to clean the water and tap into our existing resources in a sustainable and green way. Alex uses bacteria in her research and works in a wet lab.
She does interdisciplinary research and collaboration with other researchers in the earth sciences fields. Participating in internship programs and working in a lab and as an intern helped to inform her decision to go to graduate school.
Looking to find someone to talk to in environmental engineering or get some questions answered? Leave a comment on this video!
You can also reach out to Alex Polasko directly at apolasko@g.ucla.edu or on Facebook at / polasko
Watch Alex's Passion in Science Award Talk!
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Discover More About Alex Polasko:
PhD Student, Alexandra Polasko, Receives 2015 Len Assante National Groundwater Scholarship:
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Article: Inside the Heart and Mind of Alex Polasko:
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Read Alex's Senior College Thesis from UC Berkley:
Sulfide Inhibition Effect on Dehalococcoides Strain 195’s Ability to Biodegrade Trichloroethene and Desulfovibrio vulgaris Hildenborough’s Cell Growth
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Alex's Other Research Work:
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slow down the question slide transition, i couldnt read them fast enough
Definitely an inspiration, this cleared up so many questions for me about Environmental Engineering. Thanks!
Thank you so much for filming theses environmental engineering videos. Your advice, your passion, and your hard work can definitely be felt through this video. I am so excited to help the world through environmental engineering and my education, I truly appreciate this video series as an racially underrepresented female student who hopes to do amazing things in her career and life. 🙂❤ thank you so very much for putting the time, effort, and passion into producing these videos, they mean a lot to a select group of young women and men in this world.
One important thing she missed is to do research on the professor under which you are joining the grad school. Like asking about their supervision and behavior in the lab and their graduate student by asking the students who are currently pursuing their degree under them or have graduated from their lab. That another most important thing you should do before thinking of selecting them.
Environmental science is the academic field that takes physical, biological and chemical sciences to study the environment and discover solutions to environmental problems. Sciences used in environmental science include geography, zoology, physics, ecology, oceanology, and geology. Environmental science also branches out into environmental studies and environmental engineering. It provides an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental problems.
You've got confidence! Love your energy✨ Thanks for your honest advices!!
She reminds me of Fiona from shameless
Wow even if this was a few years ago, it was so helpful and so encouraging for me as someone just starting this process and with many of the questions and concerns mentioned in the video!
she is so awesome!!! i feel so much better informed now (:
Great advice " You never too old" :-)
Yup personal recommendation is everything! You need a professor to vouch for you, which is exactly how I got into grad school Great video, thanks for the help and support, cheers!
Such a great video! Thanks!
Hii. Can you suggest me any PhD topics in environmental engineering.. plz current scenario
great video thank you!
Hi thanks for the video, please I wish to know if you can pursue an environmental engineering field and obtain a master degree. Then, later on do Architectural engineering. I'm interested in both and I wish to know if there's a possibility doing both but getting on first with environmental engineering. Thanks.
I’m studying environmental engineering and next year I’ll finish my course. I want to know how is the market for this engineering for pleople just graduated in Canada? I’m from Brasil and I want to know if they hire people without experience.
Could you recommend professors in environmental science in UCLA?
Could those question slides BE any faster?? Thx
Post Graduation Completed in Environmental Science, What to do plz suggest
I have sent msg to you in facebook regarding the environmental engineering....but didn't get any reply
Aw, love her.
Hi, am pursuing my bachor in Environmental Management and Quality Control but how does Env. Management and Quality control connect is my doubt .
It will definitely connect! Engineers are all about finding practical, actionable solutions to problems. As a manager or quality control person you will be implementing those solutions! Any experience you have (education or work) will definitely be relevant if you decide to pursue a PhD.
Hi. What subjects are required in high school for this career ?
Hi
This is sudhakar
I have completed batchlers in chemistry
Masters in water and environmental technology and PhD in solid and hazardous waste management it's impact on water, Air and soil
Is there demand for job
Please reply
So I definitely want to work in environmental studies, but I can't decide whether or not to focus more on science or engineering. I'm leaning toward engineering, but either way, I didn't do very well in math in high school which leaves me at a disadvantage. However I plan on minoring in math during my undergraduate. Aside from the math, my biggest concern as far as going into engineering is employment. I don't have a major concern with that if I go into the science because I know I will be doing research at a university or government agency, but where do engineers end up working? I know there are consulting firms, but who is gonna pay me and fund me to design a better waste management system that reduces the size of landfills or create a more sustainable agriculture system, etc. Where do I work to where I can address the problems I am most concerned with?
Great questions! Engineers can get jobs in a variety of places implementing what they learned in school. Engineers are very desirable because they focus on the translational science - the nitty-gritty know how of bringing scientific principles into the real world.
Environmental engineers can get jobs with non-profits, (i.e. Nature Conservancy or Environmental Defense Fund) at various levels of government (EPA, state governments, the military) or in different big companies to help make manufacturing, supply chain, and operations more environmentally friendly and sustainable (For jobs here think auto industry, mining industry, waste management industry, cosmetics industry, pharmaceutical industry, etc.). There are lots of startup companies that need talents of working environmental engineers too, like in algae biofuels. As an engineer, you could also come up with a solution to those big questions on your own (hello, possible PhD research topic!) and take your solution to market as a company or non-profit!
Being educated as an engineer can open a lot of doors for you because it shows a level of training and practical expertise that employers love.
I used to struggle with choosing between environmental science or environmental engineering, but chose environmental engineering. I'll use an example to help clarify for you or anyone else that sees this comment.
The problem is untreated sewage being pumped into the sea. An environmental scientist will conduct research and compile data on how the environment is affected, and come up with a solution to remediate and/or cut the harmful pollution to the affected ecosytem. An environmental engineer will use the findings of the scientist and construct the necessary infrastructure (i.e. a sewage treatment plant) in order to correct the problem/implement the solution.
I chose environmental engineering because I want to design and/or oversee the solution. I too am not the best at math, but I with application and dedication, achieving is possible. Do not let the fear of a subject deter you from pursuing your goal.
I'm curious to know though, what did you choose and why?
Check in yoyr state if you can get an Engineer in Training certificate with an environmental science degree. You might be able to become an engineer with any science degree tbh, provided you can pass the E.I.T.
I am from India how could I take admission there?
Hi, not sure if it’s a right platform to ask for help and guidance but doing it anyway, I might get someone’s response that will help me with my career. I just moved to US. I completed my Bachelors degree in Environmental science from Pakistan. Now as I’m in US really looking forward to get some guidance regarding my career (what next step should I take to build up my career, courses I should take, skills I should gain. Hoping to find someone here who can help me out.
Your advices would be of great help.
Thanks in advance.
Did you reach somewhere.(academically)??? I passed fsc last week and along with that got admission in environmental engineering in NUST...I can't decide. whether to take this major or wait for 4-5 months to apply in any other(IT) field....can you help me out
Wow, she is very sympathetic!
do you think that having a phd in environmental engineering will be a requirement ten years from now?
I guess it depends on the modules that were taken... It all boils down to that at the end of the day.
Definitely not. Most jobs don't even require a master's degree now. Also, PhD degrees are not intended to prepare for jobs, they are intended to prepare for research. Until something like artificial intelligence replaces the need for humans doing jobs focused on implementation, most jobs will not be research.
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Good work
Tnx for your idea it was very useful for me before this video I did not know what I should study environmental science or environmental Engineering.
In conclusion I will study environmental engineering.
I am working as an Environment Engineer. Completed my Masters in Environment Management and working in this department.Also I have a passion to teach students about Environment and Current Technology to resolve the problem related to Air,water and Soil.
i've one question. how is important about physics for study environmental enginering? i mean, im so weak for physics, but i l'd like to learn about biology. so that why i think environmental engineering it's really different from civill, isn't it? hope u answer ma question, Thanks.
Env engg is more about Waste management, Air quality monitoring, renewable energy systems, water engg. U need to be good with maths for env engg and physics for civil.
I'm an env engineer and i think we study biology but just a little. In env engineer u need to be good in math, physics, and chemistry.
I'm an undergrad in environmental engineering right now. When it comes to wastewater treatment systems, fluid dynamics are taken into consideration, and the concepts of conservation of mass and energy that are taught early on in the broader physics classes continue to apply specifically in fluid dynamics.
@@sarahfalkowski3050 Ow, thank u! But now i studying economic rather than environmental engineering😅
Annisa mahani what about good at math, but not so good at chemistry?
if I'm a student of env Science then could I do my masters in env Engineering?
Yes you can !!
Great Video
Love you
Hello guys
I'm doing B.E in Energy and Environment
I am currently studying bachelor in Civil Engineering from India and the field of environmental engineering seems interesting. I want to go for MS in EVE but for that, I'll have to take a student loan. I'm not quite sure whether there are enough job opportunities in this field as I will need a job after completing MSto pay back the loan.
Karan Mahajan
I'm also in the same situation..I wish to do my my further studies in environmental engineering..but my doubt is regarding the job opportunities..
Same here 🤞🏿
Better come to Australia for MS in Env Engg coz it is easy to get job and pay back loans. You can also apply for permanent residency visa as soon as u finish. I am currently in my final year MS in Env Engg at Griffith Uni, Aus.
@@mathivathanisakthivel7014 yea, but what if the person would want to be in india later (thinking all in this comment are indians ) I have the same doubt whether india have any job opportunity for environmental engineer.
mathivathani sakthivel as I heard that if uG is in civil
PG in environmental there is lack in PR points is it true ?
Hello I am in my bachelors in Architecture. Would it be wise to switch to environmental engineering and management in Masters? I am plannin to apply inHong kong.
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What are the best colleges in USA for Masters in environmental engineering? Need help
I am starting my course in environmental engineering in two weeks 💃🏻
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@Waseem three words: don't do it
@@user-rv4zm8xm1d can u please suggest which is best now a days Masters in env or mba
@@Green_clouds6581 I am still doing my BEng
Can I become an environmental engineer with a bachelor of Biotechnology? Would it help to take a minor in engineering?
Grecia Torres They may have you take a course to get into the program. Depending on your GPA they may just take you right in. Then just figure out the tuition from there
I HATE Math, so how does that work?
it works meh
Don’t go for any engineering courses. They’re all maths and physics
I'm an environmental science students, it is also related to that courses?
harold hunter I am a lover for environmental science. I would love to do my MS in it. Could you recommend a great institution that accept students from all back grounds? It is my passion.
Oslo university
Beauty with Brain
Hi, I am a stuady in environmental engineering in India
For higher education I think go to Australia it's good for me or not
Australia is wright place for M.E in environmental engineering??
send me an email with your questions!
The uni courses are good but I saw (researched) that it's mostly civil and mechanical engineering in demand in Aus
@@alexandrapolasko4407 ahrar.jilani@gmail.com
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This major is rich?
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great accent
One questions: Whats its her Instagram?
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I thought I hated other types of careers... ...... .... talk about being forced to hate. forced to resent education, more than ever. forced to resent and resist.
She is smart and young!!😘
Aren’t you from shameless?
Hiii
Looks like Katy Perry's sister.
She reminds of Emmy Rossum
beautiful :-P
You are cute
You noticed too!
With her looks, any engineering school would take her.
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@@jillianglasser1039 probs true though.... PhD
She talking like a blonde😂😂..i like her though