Climate Committee
The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology (ECCB) promotes a safe, positive, encouraging and welcoming environment in all aspects and activities of the department: undergraduate and graduate teaching; research and scholarly activities; and service, outreach, and community engagement. This departmental environment (or climate) includes respect for all people regardless of background and identity including, but not limited to, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Mission
The primary mission of the Climate Committee is to support efforts that contribute to a safe, positive, encouraging, and welcoming climate and identifying and responding to issues that detract from this environment. In doing so, the Climate Committee develops and implements initiatives and activities designed to continually bring awareness to, and elevate the importance of, safe, positive, encouraging, and welcoming environments within and beyond ECCB.
Vision
The vision of the Climate Committee is a departmental climate where all community members are safe, valued, supported, and included.
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The Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections
The Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections offers professional development for undergraduate and graduate students from Texas A&M University interested in gaining practical experience working in a world class natural history collection. Students learn the principles of specimen preparation and collection management while assisting in the day to day operations of our natural history collections. Students can earn course credit (ECCB 489/689), Directed Studies (ECCB 485) and/or Writing Intensive (ECCB 285) through Texas A&M University for their time in the collections. Volunteer positions are also available for students who do not have sufficient time to meet the time commitment of an internship. Interested students should contact the curator in charge of the collection of interest with a short letter of interest and resume.
Graduate Student Association
President: Jenna Turpin
Vice President: Otshabile Bahetoleng
Treasurer: Jordan Anderson
Secretary: Adeyinka Adeyemi
Social Chair: Need to recruit for
GPSG Representative: Ayomiposi Abraham and Alvine Dadjo Magnoue
The purpose of the ECCB GSA is: 1. Create an atmosphere for ECCB graduate students to participate in social, academic, and professional pursuits. 2. Provide and coordinate professional development opportunities that will benefit graduate students in ECCB, including but not limited to, fundraising for travel grants, maintaining a supportive network of alumni, and sharing resources regarding conferences, workshops, and courses. 3. Take an active role in conservation and environmental education within the department, college, university, and local community via volunteering, outreach, and service.
Graduate Student Association website
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Texas A&M Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
Advisor(s): Dr. Joshuah Perkin and Dr. Beth Silvy
Provide opportunities for students to gain experience with fisheries techniques, network with current fisheries professionals, and learn to use fisheries resources wisely.
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Texas A&M Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology
Advisor: Dr. Gerard Kyle
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Texas A&M Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology is an undergraduate-centered organization dedicated to introducing students to careers in conservation and supporting them throughout their degrees by facilitating networking and helping them find relevant opportunities.
The organization also hosts and participates in events focused on conservation education, providing students with volunteer opportunities if they are interested in education. One such event is the Lick Creek Bioblitz, taking place on April 12th this year, where students engage in the collection and study of various animal groups, organized into teams. Additionally, an annual field trip is held, with past destinations including the Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary, Aggieland Safari, and the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center.
Texas A&M Fly Fishing Club
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Coastal Conservation Association
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Society of American Foresters Texas A&M Student Chapter
Advisor: Taeyoon Lee
As a recognized student chapter of the Society of American Foresters, the Texas A&M Chapter seeks to incorporate professional and academic development aspects of SAF with the traditions and camaraderie for which Aggies are known. Students involved with SAF gain experience as well as a professional advantage by interacting with state and local professional chapters, participating in University and departmental events, actively pursuing national recognition and service, as well as through academic support from peers and professors. Any student interested in seeking a degree or career in forestry or other related fields, as well as professionals currently employed in a forestry-related field, are welcome at meetings of the TAMU SAF chapter.
Ecological Integration Symposium
Advisor(s): Gregory Sword and Heather Baldi
The Ecological Integration Symposium is an entirely Texas A&M student-run symposium consisting of 6 plenary speakers, speaker panels, and student oral and poster presentations. Registration is free and open to anyone!
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Texas A&M Society for Ecological Restoration
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TAMU Ducks Unlimited
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