WELCOME to the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. We strongly believe that natural resources and environment are vital to the future of humanity. The faculty, staff and students in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife strive to meet the global challenges that threaten the sustainability of Earth’s ecosystems. Through our renowned and distinguished education, research, and outreach programs, we empower students and stakeholders with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to safeguard our natural heritage and promote quality of life for all.
Who will make a difference for the rivers, the lakes, the land?
For the fish, the wildlife, the environment?
WE WILL!
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News
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Big data scientists are more effective when they work together and share data
Published on September 12, 2018
Many of today’s most important environmental problems will be solved by scientists from different fields working together with policy makers and citizens to harness the power of big data.
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MSU Youth Program Seeks Future Wildlife Biologists
Published on September 7, 2018
The MSU Extension Delta Wild 4-H program is looking for area youth aged 9 to 19 interested in wildlife and biology in the greater Lansing area.
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Faculty Position - Wildlife Participatory Engagement and Collaboration Specialist
Published on September 4, 2018
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University invites applications for a Wildlife Participatory Engagement and Collaboration Specialist.
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Faculty Position - Quantitative Fishery Behavioral Ecologist
Published on August 27, 2018
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor. This individual will serve as Director of the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS).
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Conservation and Collegiality
Published on August 22, 2018
Julie Viollaz is a postdoctoral research associate in Meredith Gore's lab in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. Viollaz was recently appointed as an associate conservation scientist at Global Wildlife Conservation.
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Events
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Sep 28
GSO Seminar Series: MSU Extension
September 28, 2018 3:30PM - 4:30PM 338 Natural Resources Building
MSU Extension staff will share insight about how utilize Extension in research and outreach activities.
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Oct 1
Promotion Seminar: Gary Roloff
October 1, 2018 3:30PM - 4:30PM 338 Natural Resources Building
Dr. Gary Roloff, Associate Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, will present a seminar entitled "Scholarship for Wildlife Conservation in Human-dominated Landscapes".
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Oct 5
GSO Seminar Series: Chris Henderson
October 5, 2018 3:30PM - 4:30PM 338 Natural Resources Building
FW graduate student Chris Henderson will host an introductory photography workshop.
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Oct 8
Promotion Seminar: Kelly Robinson
October 8, 2018 3:30PM - 4:30PM 338 Natural Resources Building
Dr. Kelly Robinson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, will present a seminar entitled "Decision making for natural resource management in the Great Lakes and beyond".
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Oct 18
Promotion Seminar: Kevin Elliott
October 18, 2018 3:30PM - 4:30PM 338 Natural Resources Building
Dr. Kevin Elliott, Associate Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and the Lyman Briggs College, will present a seminar entitled "Roles for Social and Ethical Values in the Environmental Sciences".