Student Interview: Kayana Tyson

An interview with Kayana Tyson - Pratt School of Engineering, C/O 2022

What are you studying?

I am studying environmental engineering.

Do you hope to pursue a career in sustainability in the future?

I hope to start a business focused on sustainability in the future.

Have you had any past experiences (internships, volunteering, etc) that led you down this particular academic and professional path?

My scholarship program led me down the path of business, no experience led me down the path of sustainability.

What resources do you/have you used at Duke to explore sustainability career pathways?

I haven't used any resources at duke to explore sustainability career pathways.

What do you recommend to students to do to learn more about careers in sustainability?

Previously I would recommend students to look on the internet to learn more about careers in sustainability, but now that I know about the career center I might advise them to check it and see if it's helpful.

What were your most and least favorite parts of your sustainability job/internship/class and why?

My favorite part of the sustainability class is working on the sustainable hospital project. My least favorite part is writing reading responses to the articles.