Discover where a science degree can take you at Science in Action: Alumni Careers in Sustainability, Planning, and Ecology, a 49er Industry Chat featuring four accomplished professionals from the CSULB College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) community.

CSULB Alumni Panelists:

Chris Garcia ’22, ’25 | Restoration Ecologist & GIS Specialist, Tidal Influence, LLC

Lorenzo Camargo ’15 | Associate Engineer, City of South Gate

Rachel Wigginton, Ph.D. ’12 | Special Assistant for Planning and Science, Delta Stewardship Council

Michelle Barton ’16 | Director, Climate and Sustainability Practice, USC Dornsife Public Exchange

The conversation will be moderated by CSULB Biological Sciences Professor Dr. Christine Whitcraft. Together, these alumni and industry professionals will offer students an inside look at the many ways scientific training can become science in action—from field ecology and GIS to infrastructure, public policy, climate resilience, and sustainability leadership. Attendees will gain practical career insights, learn about pathways into public, private, and academic-sector work, and discover how careers in science can create lasting impact for communities and the environment.

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