What programs could I get into?

[Acceptablyvegi]

What I want: to get into an okay-average Environmental Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics PhD program.

My resume: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Major

8 months experience with an extremely reputable food and beverage company as a process engineer sort of role. I'm leaving by choice if accepted to grad school.

GPA - 3.16

President of a school environmental activism club.

1 year of research experience as a research assistant for a school lab. I also did my own research and presented multiple poster presentation on the subjects in competitions.

Member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Ironman Triathlons finisher

Eagle Scout

Yada, yada, yada.

Anyways, those are the important parts. If you have any institutions to recommend or any advice to give, no matter how harsh, I'd appreciate it below.

Thanks for the help, guys.

[dr. t]

8 hours ago, Acceptablyvegi said:

Member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Ironman Triathlons finisher

Eagle Scout

President of a school environmental activism club.

These things don't matter. 

A GPA that low will be hard to overcome, but I would look at MA programs as a stepping stone.

But the most important question: why do you want a PhD?

[Eigen]

1 hour ago, telkanuru said:

These things don't matter. 

A GPA that low will be hard to overcome, but I would look at MA programs as a stepping stone.

But the most important question: why do you want a PhD?

I disagree, partially. AiCHE membership and the club presidency can help things out, if you go the chemE/Env E route. It's about showing leadership, and while not hugely important it's good to show consistent membership in the main professional society.