Tag: Annual Conference

September 28, 2017

‘Go where your passion takes you’

Dozens of students attended career sessions with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Forest Service Wednesday at TWS’ 24th Annual Conference in Albuquerque, N.M. Professionals from these federal agencies...

September 26, 2017

Plenary speakers stress diversity, inclusion in changing field

Nalini Nadkarni said she’s a bit envious of wildlifers. As a plant biologist trying to explain to the public the importance of forest canopies, she said, “trees can be a...

September 26, 2017

Wildlifers WOWed by diversity in the field

A packed room of wildlifers, both women and men, turned out at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque on Monday night for the Women of Wildlife (WOW) Networking Event at TWS’ 24th...

September 25, 2017

Partnerships critical for wildlife conservation, keynote speakers say

When Jennifer Owen-White was hired as refuge manager for the newly created Valle de Oro National Wildlife outside Albuquerque, N.M., she had a one-person staff, a minimal budget, no roadmap...

September 20, 2017

TWS artist to exhibit wildlife pieces at upcoming conference

Gail Tunberg is not only a retired biologist, longtime member of The Wildlife Society and New Mexico local. She’s also a painter who’s been capturing the spirit of animals through...

September 15, 2017

Featured symposium: Navigating the Path to Professional Success

Registration for The Wildlife Society’s 24th Annual Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been extended through Monday, Sept. 18! Click here to register now. Calling all students and new professionals!...

September 13, 2017

President’s Podium: Reminders of our roots, cultures and changes

I was recently in southwestern Wisconsin participating in a small rural community high school homecoming and class reunion. Participants included people with small-town backgrounds and values in a primarily agricultural...

September 11, 2017

Hunting and fishing opportunities in New Mexico

September is a great time for outdoor recreation in New Mexico.  There are a variety of fishing and small game hunting opportunities close to Albuquerque for interested conference attendees.  Though...

September 7, 2017

Conference registration deadline just days away

You’ve been hearing about The Wildlife Society’s 24th Annual Conference for many months, and now we are in the final days of registration. If you have not registered yet, you...

September 5, 2017

Video: A student’s guide to the TWS Annual Conference

Are you a student unsure about attending a professional conference? Or maybe you have already registered, but aren’t sure what to wear, or how to find the people most likely...