Mentorship, Networking, & Community

In Dartmouth's Master of Energy Transition (MET) program, you'll build meaningful personal connections while expanding your professional network — all with the close support from the dedicated staff at the Irving Institute and Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

One-on-One Guidance & Countless Connections

Dedicated Career Coach

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Jen St Laurence

As a Master of Energy Transition (MET) student, you'll receive individualized support in navigating your professional path. Together with our MET Career Coach, Jen St Laurence, you'll explore career options and connect your coursework, skills, and experiences with meaningful opportunities.

Jen holds extensive experience in career development, coaching, and graduate student support. She is passionate about empowering students to define and prepare for impactful futures. 

 

Professional Mentor

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Abhay Pande talking with students.

Our 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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Stina Brock

"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

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Mentors and students sit at tables in a large room and talk.

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.

Guest Speakers

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Students and industry professionals sit at a large table in a light-filled board room.

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.

Tight-Knit Cohort & Far-Reaching Support

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.
 

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Riley Roach

"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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Students look at a poster in the Irving Institute Atrium.

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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Groups of graduate students sit and eat on the grass in front of Anonymous Hall on the Dartmouth campus.

Upcoming Online Info Session

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Students walking on the Dartmouth campus by the Irving Institute.

Wednesday, August 26
12 - 1 pm ET

Attend the Info Session, and your MET application fee will be waived!

Join us to learn more about MET courses and faculty, personalized mentorship, and career treks. You'll meet our faculty director, program director, and other MET team members.

Register for the online Info Session