Network in the community and get to know who s who in your specialty area. Diversify your knowledge base. For example, in areas of law, economics, politics, historical preservation, architecture. Publish articles in newsletters or newspapers Learn environmental laws and regulations. Join professional associations and environmental groups as ways to network.
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Choose an unusual material and think of creative ways to recycle or reuse it. Nonprofit organizations Consider double major in hard science or engineering. Attend public meetings on this issue. Get laboratory experience. Get computer experience.