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Michelle Rogat Memo - Conceptual Trajectory - The possibilities paths for a job or research that result from this thesis work


 * Since this thesis is looking at the business ecology of the hospitality industry and what resources are available to the system as a whole and as their separate parts to becoming sustainable, this is a lot like the concept of **industrial ecology** which looks at the economy of a region and tries to find ways in which the people and businesses can take advantage of their co-location and connections to become more efficient. I already had an interest in this field and have reached out to the professional community for advice of a research paper before. I am in contact with the International Society for Industrial Ecology (ISIE) and Industrial Symbiosis (IS) network on LinkedIn, and I would take any opportunity I could from them to do more research somewhere.
 * This thesis also includes an immersive case study where I will be working one on one with the Country Club to help them become more sustainable and observe the experience and process we go through. This is very similar to **environmental or sustainable consulting** and I wouldn't hesitate to apply for a consulting position.
 * My previous research was focused on **regional food systems** and how to make them more connected and sustainable. This thesis research adds to my previous research by allowing me to see into the different nodes in which food can travel through in one area, such as from a restaurant, producer, or distributor to a hospitality business and then to the waste hauling company or landfill. With my experience working and researching in the food industry I could continue on and do more in this field.