Mentorship, Networking, & Community

Professional Mentor

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Our Master of Energy Transition (MET) mentors are industry professionals from across the clean energy landscape, from corporate sustainability and finance to government, policy, and law; from engineering and manufacturing to entrepreneurship and consulting. Many mentors are Dartmouth alumni, and some are also members of the Irving Institute Advisory Board.

When you begin the program in the fall, you'll be thoughtfully matched with a mentor in alignment with your career interests and professional development goals. Throughout your studies, your mentor will offer one-on-one support and guidance.

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"I love mentoring Dartmouth students! Their curiosity and drive are truly inspiring. The Dartmouth alumni network has shaped my own path, and it's important to me to be able to give back by offering support and being a resource. It's a privilege to be part of this vibrant and outstanding community."

– Stina Brock '01, TH'02, CEO of Derapi and Member of the Irving Institute's Advisory Board

Dartmouth Alumni Network

The vibrant community of Dartmouth alumni extends around the world. Our alumni are actively engaged in the Irving Institute through the MET, our Advisory Board, and special events. As a student—and long after graduation—you'll find them to be welcoming, insightful, and eager to connect.
 

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Guest Speakers

Each year, the Irving Institute hosts a wide range of events featuring guest speakers and panelists working at the forefront of energy, climate, and sustainability. MET students have special opportunities for small-group sessions with these experts, where you can ask questions, share perspectives, and build relationships with leaders across sectors.
 

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Fellow Graduate Students

You'll be a part of a supportive cohort of fellow MET students with diverse academic backgrounds spanning fields such as the humanities, engineering, law, economics, and environmental and earth sciences. Together, you'll attend classes, workshops, and co-curricular events that strengthen your skills and deepen your learning. 

In addition to your MET cohort, you'll join the broader Dartmouth graduate student community. The Institute's central location on campus places you at the hub of interdisciplinary activity, with access to shared study spaces and cross-program collaboration.
 

"Every day, we witness the Earth's dire need for help–from hurricanes to wildfires, from droughts to rising seas. I chose Dartmouth because Dartmouth doesn't just acknowledge these headlines–Dartmouth empowers us to rewrite them. At Dartmouth, I am able to be a part of a cohort that believes in a cleaner, more resilient world, and we are not just dreaming of that future -- we are building it."

– Riley Roach, MET '26

 

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Resources and Support

The Master of Energy Transition is offered through Dartmouth's Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies and is administered by the Irving Institute. This unique partnership means you benefit from the full resources of both spaces, rooted in Dartmouth's 255-year tradition of academic excellence and impact.

Guarini provides all of Dartmouth's 2000+ graduate students with robust academic, financial, and professional development support through its GuariniGRAD initiative. At the Irving Institute, you'll receive primary academic advising, along with personalized career development and community-building opportunities.
 

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