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 close support from the dedicated staff at the Irving Institute and Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

One-on-One Guidance & Countless Connections

Professional Mentor

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, some of whom are also members of the Irving Institute Advisory Board.

Before you arrive on campus in September, you'll be thoughtfully matched with a mentor who aligns with your career interests and professional development goals. Throughout your studies, your mentor will offer one-on-one support and guidance.

"The problems of today and the problems of tomorrow require a particularly holistic perspective. The MET program was created to deliver that: to create graduates who have the leadership skills to influence ideas, influence organizations, and influence sectors. Being a part of that is incredibly meaningful to me."
— Daniel M. Kalafatas '96, Chairman and Co-Founder, 3Degrees; Irving Institute Advisory Board Member; and MET mentor

Dedicated Career Coach

As a MET student, you'll receive individualized support in navigating your professional path. Together with our MET Career Coach, you'll explore career options and connect your coursework, skills, and experiences with meaningful opportunities. From resume reviews and mock interviews to networking strategies and job search planning, your coach will be a consistent resource throughout your time in the program.

Dartmouth Alumni Network

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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, special events, and more. 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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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.

“I am especially grateful to the The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth Advisory Board members, whose guidance and experience have been a constant source of inspiration. Learning from professionals already working in the fields and sectors many of us aspire to join has been both motivating and grounding.”

Fred Burondwa GR'26

Tight-Knit Cohort & Far-Reaching Support

The MET Cohort

Your MET cohort is small enough for genuine connection with peers and faculty. Because the program welcomes students from all academic backgrounds, you'll learn alongside classmates from fields as varied as the humanities, engineering, law, economics, and environmental and earth sciences. Some will have just finished their undergraduate degrees, some may be pursuing a second master's degree, and others will bring a few years of early-career experience. Together, you'll attend classes, workshops, and co-curricular events that sharpen your skills and deepen your learning.

"Having people from an international perspective has really helped me, especially because the energy landscape is not just U.S.-dominated—it is a global field. So being able to work with people from around the world, get their perspectives and learn more about their ways of thinking has been really impactful for me."
— Kadijat Alakiu GR'26, Energy Industry Analyst, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

A group of twenty people wearing hard hats and safety vests in front of a solar field. — MET students toured a Vermont-based solar and battery storage site as part of co-curricular programming, seeing firsthand the components that work together to create a reliable, renewable energy system.

Fellow Dartmouth Graduate Students

In addition to connecting with your MET cohort, you'll join the broader Dartmouth graduate student community. There are more than 2,000 graduate students at Dartmouth, with the majority obtaining degrees through the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. Because the MET is offered through the Guarini School, you will be included in events and gatherings around campus where you can connect with others living in the Hanover, NH area.

The Institute's location on campus places you at the hub of interdisciplinary activity, with access to shared study spaces and cross-program collaboration. The Institute sits between the Thayer School of Engineering and Tuck School of Business, and MET students often connect with groups such as the Thayer Energy Club and the Tuck School's Revers Center for Energy, Sustainability and Innovation Fellows.

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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 units, 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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“It’s exciting to have developed this cohort, and to know we all will be going out into this industry, and that our paths will continue to cross. The connections we’ve developed, both among ourselves and with alumni at Dartmouth, will continue to serve us. It’s exciting to think that all we’ve gained from the program isn’t over yet; it will continue.”

Otto Schmidt GR'26, Associate, Energy and Environmental Economics (E3)

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