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Your Berkeley Connect in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management Experience
- Small‑group discussions — Recent topics have included: a) Current issues in environmental studies and b) Skill‑building: how to make the most of your time at Berkeley.
- Academic exploration — Creates space to talk about how students engage with ESPM as a field, develop interdisciplinary perspectives, and build confidence navigating coursework, research, and campus resources.
- Career pathways — Features conversations about the wide range of professions connected to environmental science, policy, conservation, sustainability, and community engagement.
- Faculty conversations — Offers sessions where professors discuss their research areas, how they approach environmental questions, and how scientific and policy debates shape the field.
- Field trips & special events — Includes programs such as Get to Know ESPM Professors and visits that highlight campus resources supporting environmental research and learning.
Graduate Mentor Role
At the heart of Berkeley Connect is the relationship between you and your mentor. They:
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Build community by leading small, discussion‑based sessions
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Provide one‑on‑one support with personalized guidance and resources
- Demystify the major by sharing skills, strategies, and tips on research and grad school
About Your Graduate Mentor
Matthew Moulton
I am Matthew Moulton, a third-year PhD student in the ESPM department. I think of myself as an energy analyst. I study the land and water footprints of renewable energy infrastructure. When I am not focusing on academics, you can find me playing volleyball at different locations in the Bay Area. I like chatting with students about the clubs they are part of or wanting to join.
Faculty Director
Laureano Gherardi
Berkeley Connect Faculty Director, Environmental Science, Policy and Management
Assistant Professor, Environmental Science, Policy & Management (Ecosystem Ecology)
Research Interests