The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology (FWCB) comprises a multidisciplinary group of scholars working on applied and fundamental problems related to the ecology of free-ranging wild animals, management of harvested and invasive species, and documentation and conservation of biodiversity.
Our Mission
To inspire and create solutions for biological conservation and management in a diverse and changing world.
Our Vision
- A department that is an inclusive community creating, discovering, and sharing conservation knowledge
- A diverse natural world based on evolving knowledge, sustainable use, and equitable practices
Our Values
- Teaching and mentoring to build desired future capacity and outcomes
- Conserving biodiversity for people and nature
- Instilling diversity, equity, justice, inclusion, and access through conservation action
- Developing meaningful solutions for contemporary problems
- Advancing scientific knowledge through rigorous research