Category: TWS News

October 19, 2017

Newcomers Day introduces diverse students to wildlife field

Lauren Reeves knew she loved the fish tank in her parents’ house, but attending the TWS Annual Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico made her think about fish in a different...

October 16, 2017

TWS grants bring 23 students to annual conference

Twenty-three budding wildlifers attended the Annual Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, last month through the TWS Student Travel Grants program, which offers each awardee up to $500. Since 2008, TWS...

October 13, 2017

Robert Bateman earns Jay N. “Ding” Darling Memorial Award for paintings

Nominations for the Jay N. “Ding” Darling Award for Wildlife Stewardship Through Art are open until May 1, 2018. Nominations and supporting materials can be sent via email to awards@wildlife.org....

October 10, 2017

Kessler celebrates pinnacle of career with Aldo Leopold award

When Winifred “Wini” Kessler learned that she achieved the highest honor bestowed by The Wildlife Society, the Aldo Leopold Memorial Award, she was shocked, she said, and “feeling like a...

October 6, 2017

For Penn State prof, joining TWS is his lesson for students

When a new semester arrives at Penn State University, professor Cal DuBrock makes a round of the school’s natural resource classes with a pitch. Whether it’s forestry, fisheries or wildlife,...

October 5, 2017

TWS grants bring more native students to Annual Conference

Seventeen aspiring wildlifers representing tribes from across the continent traveled to this year’s Annual Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, through TWS’ Native Student Professional Development program. Organized by the Native...

September 28, 2017

Widlifers say farewell to Albuquerque

After a week filled with networking, educational opportunities and meetings, wildlifers were ready to dance it out and enjoy the company of old and new friends at the 2017 Annual...

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 27, 2017

Bruce Thompson passes gavel and presidency to John McDonald

With the passing of a gavel, Bruce Thompson ended his term as president of The Wildlife Society on Wednesday and John McDonald took over the position with a goal of...

September 27, 2017

University of Georgia defends Quiz Bowl championship title

Defending champions the University of Georgia remained victorious in the 20th annual Quiz Bowl after facing off against the Purdue University in the finals Tuesday evening at the 2017 TWS...