Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology

FWCB People in the News

 

Black Headed Ibis

Breaking barriers in carp research

Early in the morning and late at night fish are on the move between Lake Susan and Rice Marsh Lake, according to Chris Chizinski, who works in Peter Sorenson's lab in the University of Minnesota. Eden Prairie News

 

Monarchs on Kare 11

Monarch ButterflyKaren Oberhauser, Director of Monarchs in the Classroom and the Monarch Lab at the University Minnesota, on Kare 11 to explain why butterflies are so beneficial, how to help attract them to your yard, and how to inspire kids' interest in science with butterflies. KARE-TV


Local curators would like to spend a night at their museums watching these objects come to life.

Bell Museum's Katie Speckman speaks about what Beavers have to offer twin cities kids.Star Tribune

 

As money flows from Legacy Amendment, Minnesotans will see new jobs...

The Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment never was envisioned as a jobs engine when it was crafted years ago, but pumping $481 million into those areas in the next two years could bring some welcome ripple effects across Minnesota.
MinnPost

 

Ken Kozak and other U of M faculty commenting on the future of community ecology

A team of researchers, addressing longstanding conflicts in ecology and evolutionary science, has provided key directions for the future of community ecology... "What's truly exciting is how we are beginning to accumulate evidence that community structure and interactions through time can feedback to promote or constrain diversification of species," said Ken Kozak, an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota. Science Daily

 

 

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Two Assistant Professor Positions

The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology invites applications for two tenure track, Assistant Professor positions: a Large Mammal Ecologist with a focus on landscape scale habitat relationships and a Quantitative Fisheries Ecologist. Successful candidates will: (1) develop an externally funded and nationally recognized research program in their field; (2) contribute to undergraduate and graduate education as required by the department; (3) advise undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students; (4) participate in faculty governance and service in the department, college and university; and (5) interact with government agencies. A Ph.D. or international equivalent is required.
For further information and to apply online, go to https://employment.umn.edu; search for Requisition #161573 for Large Mammal Ecologist position or #161318 for Quantitative Fisheries Ecologist position. Review of applications will start on 1 September 2009; position is open until filled.
Direct questions about the position and application process to Nancy Rothman, rothm005@umn.edu.  The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

 

Upcoming Field Classes

Cloquet Field Session
This hands on experience (FW 4106; FW 4108) is required for FW majors prior to their senior year. Online registration begins 7 April.
Introductory Field Session
(August 9 - 31, 2009)


Tropical Marine Ecology Lab - August 2009 (Bahamas)
A hands-on introduction to marine field biology in the Bahamas (in collaboration with the University of Miami). Topics covered include: natural history of the Caribbean, mangroves, coral reefs, fish, sharks, sandy inter-tidal zone, rocky inter-tidal zone, marine plant communities, and effects of development. Full details and CFANS course number to be announced Spring 2009. Additional Information.
(Note: students are encouraged to take Marine Biology FW2003 first.)