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Howdy,
The spring season is upon us, signifying change and new growth. Our efforts in rebuilding of the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management are in lockstep with the changing season in many ways as new programs, faculty hires, and curriculum updates continue to be put in place. Reimagining our department is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to redesign how we deliver our teaching, research and extension programs. We're making sure our work is relevant to today's natural resource stewards of today and that we remain nimble for future generations who will work with their own unique challenges. Our faculty and staff continue to diligently develop new courses for the upcoming fall semester for undergraduate and graduate curriculums. New faculty arrive this summer to join our ranks in realizing our vision and mission. Improvements to research facilities and properties managed by the department are underway to enhance our department’s programs and field training, keeping us close to the very lands from which we are fortunate to manage and learn. In this quarterly newsletter, we share some exciting progress we've made to better serve our students, the state and beyond. For example, two of our newest additions are our annual banquet and seminar series.
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Photo: RWFM Wild Game Banquet
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Photo: RWFM Seminar with TPWD's Carter Smith, Clayton Wilf, and Craig Bonds
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First Annual Banquet and Department SeminarsThe department had its first annual Wild Game Awards Banquet on April 9. During this time, we celebrated the successes of our students, staff and faculty and their brilliant contributions to our department. We hope you join us next year in our department's new field-to-table tradition.
Throughout the semester, we hosted our seminar series with an exciting lineup of speakers connecting our students and faculty with conservation leaders in our field. Topics ranged from a film screening of Ben Master’s American Ocelot to a panel of conservation leaders hosted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Executive Director Carter Smith. The seminar is available both in-person and online. If you're interested in participating in future sessions, send a note to Theresa T. Nemec at theresa.nemec@ag.tamu.edu.
Read on to see our highlight reel of how we're working toward our goals. Remember, the progress and impact reach beyond what these squares can tell — the real work happens every day in our hallways and beyond. Until next time, thanks for all you do to extend knowledge to the stewards of our natural resources.
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Thanks and Gig 'em!Roel Lopez, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Head
Director, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute
roel.lopez@ag.tamu.edu
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| Trending News and Topics in RWFM
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Barbed wire collection preserves range history
The halls inside Texas A&M University’s Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management are adorned with displays showcasing historical strands of barbed wire that represent the connection of resource stewardship’s past, present and future role in managing the land for generations to come.
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Texas A&M scientist seeks balance for bats, public
Bats and hikers in the 1.6-million-acre Mojave National Preserve in southern California are benefitting from an ongoing survey of abandoned mines conducted by Michael Morrison, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist in our department.
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A people person:
Texas A&M AgriLife mourns the loss of former administrator Bob Whitson
A unique knack for people and a love for family were two hallmarks of Bob Whitson, Ph.D., who passed away March 17. His longtime career as an administrator with Texas A&M AgriLife solidified relationships with some of the state’s prominent beef producers and industry stakeholders.
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Texas Wildlife Society Award Recipients
The Aggies were well represented at this year’s Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society Annual meeting. Students, faculty and staff in our department and the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute attended to learn and network alongside industry professionals, present research and recruit for our wonderful new programs. Help us congratulate the individuals who took home high honors and awards:
- Plant ID — 3rd place, Shanna Gleason
- Student Chapter Quiz Bowl - Texas A&M Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society
- Photo Award Winners:
- 1st place — Jared Schlottman
- 2nd place — Cody Stricker
- Two-Time Winner in the Art Category — Audrey Holstead
- Outstanding Electronic Media: Publications — Leopold Live! Developed by Shelby McCay, Brittany Wegner, Roel Lopez and Jim Cathey
- Outstanding Technical Publication: Publications — Trends in Landownership along the Texas Borderlands, by Angelica Lopez, Alison Lund, Matthew Crawford, Addie Smith, Kevin Skow, Joshua Cross, Louis Harveson and Roel Lopez
- Outstanding Book: Publications — Applications for Advancing Animal Ecology by Michael Morrison, Leonard Brennan, Bruce Marcot, William Block and Kevin McKelvey
- Outstanding Scientific Article: Publications —Ten-year projection of white-nose syndrome disease dynamics at the southern leading-edge of infection in North America, by Melissa B. Meierhofer, Thomas M. Lilley, Lasse Ruokolainen, Joseph S. Johnson, Steven Parratt, Michael L. Morrison, Brian L. Pierce, Jonah W. Evans, Jani Anttila
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Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management Webinar SeriesTune in for a series of educational webinars throughout 2022! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists will cover topics such as stewardship, grazing management, prescribed fire, pesticides and more. Learn more.
Stewardship and Stockmanship Webinar
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists will host the 2022 Rangeland, Wildlife, Fisheries and Management Stewardship Webinar series featuring a variety of experts and topics. Learn more
Aquatic Plant Management Series
Landowners and pesticide applicators can learn biological, mechanical and chemical strategies with this online, four-course aquatic vegetation series led by Brittany Chesser, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Aquatic Program Specialist. Learn more.
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Preparing the Next Generation of Natural Resource Stewards We are dedicated to generating sound scientific research, translating and hosting science-based conversations and engaging the next generation of stewardship professionals. RWFM aims to teach the latest ecological and management principles to provide the most diverse and application-based education available in natural resource conservation. The applied professional expertise of our faculty combined with our extensive agency and industry network facilitates career paths for students. Our unique undergraduate degree focus areas and graduate programs prepare individuals for advanced careers with state and federal agencies, private industry, nonprofit organizations and academia.
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