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This Working Group facilitates networking between students and experienced TWS members by hosting meetings, workshops, webinars, and more! The WG also assists in the selection of the recipient of The Wildlife Society’s Student Chapter Advisor of the Year Award, provides recommendations to TWS Council, and hosts an online Discord Community for SDWG members.

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SDWG members can connect with other students in wildlife and have opportunities to contribute to the future development of student communication.

To join send an email to info.tws.sdwg@gmail.com with your name & the email used to get your membership!

Applications for the 2025 Trailblazer Grant are LIVE!

The application period goes from March 3 – April 28

This year, the Student Development Working Group (SDWG) and Early Career Professional Working Group (ECPWG) are offering multiple field gear and monetary awards for those from historically underrepresented or marginalized groups in the wildlife profession. Apply for the Trailblazer Grant here!

 
Any existing member of TWS (student or professional) is eligible to donate a GiveBack Membership, so we ask that anyone willing to do so, to fill out this form.    
 
Any student who is not yet a formal member of TWS, but wants to give it a shot, can fill out this form here to receive a GiveBack Membership. 

Resources for Students and Early Career Professionals

Watch the recording of our October 8 webinar, “Putting your best foot forward: Building effective CVs and resumes,” here.

Become a member

All student members of The Wildlife Society are automatically members of the Student Development Working Group at no additional charge. We welcome membership to any other TWS members interested in supporting students.

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