Month: September 2017

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 26, 2017

TWS thanks The 1,000 members at annual reception

Members of The 1,000 gathered Monday evening at the historic Hotel Andaluz for an annual reception to thank them for their commitment to The Wildlife Society. “These are folks who...

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 25, 2017

Networking at an Albuquerque block party: An opening event

Perfect 70-degree weather, food, drinks and excited wildlifers ready for fun and learning made for a fantastic opening night last night in Albuquerque, N.M. Some attendees sat down at tables...

September 25, 2017

Bayer and partners help create pollinator habitat

When most people think about Bayer, they automatically think of aspirin, the company’s most famous product. What they probably don’t know is that the company has also been helping with...

September 25, 2017

Resume workshops teach students to play up their strengths

Translating your valuable experiences and qualifications onto a page that determines your career prospects can be daunting. But The Wildlife Society has students covered at its Annual Conference in Albuquerque...

September 24, 2017

Plenary urges wildlife professionals to embrace diversity

Meeting in a historic crossroads of native communities and settlers, The Wildlife Society opened its Annual Conference on Sunday with a crucial conversation on culture and conservation. “It was instilled...

September 24, 2017

Can culture get in the way of science?: Aldo Leopold Keynote Address

Everyone is born into and develops some sort of culture. Since science requires objectivity, this can cause some challenges. This was the topic of Dale McCullough’s Aldo Leopold Keynote Address:...

September 24, 2017

TWS President Bruce Thompson says the Society’s come a long way in a year

The Bureau of Land Management is signing on with The Wildlife Society as a premier partner, CEO Ed Thompson announced on Sunday at the annual TWS members meeting. The BLM...

September 24, 2017

Live from Albuquerque!

Follow #TWS2017 live during our 24th Annual Conference in Albuquerque, NM! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 8:00 p.m. SOUTHWEST SENDOFF NETWORKING EVENT TWS 24th Annual Conference attendees celebrate the end of...