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Welcome to the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology!

We apply traditional and emerging scientific methods to understand the ecology of fish and wildlife and the communities they inhabit. We apply this knowledge to help make more informed conservation and management decisions as well as to further society’s understanding of the structure and function of ecological systems. We strive for excellence in research, teaching and outreach with our efforts focused on the diverse ecosystems of the American Southwest as well as on issues occurring nationally and internationally.

Please explore our academic programs and the research that our faculty and students are conducting in the field and laboratory.

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It is with profound sadness that NMSU FWCE announces the sudden passing of our beloved Department Head, Dr. Matt Gompper. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Details about services will follow at a later date.



U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Residency Week

Agenda

Day 1 – Tuesday, November 5

  • 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: USFWS Office hours [Knox Hall 100, Gerald Thomas Hall 303]
  • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. USFWS Office Hours [Knox 100 and Gerald Thomas 303]
  • 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.: “Student Internship, Fellowship, and Employment Opportunities” [Knox Hall 336]

Day 2 – Wednesday, November 6

  • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. “Writing a Federal Resume and Navigating USAJobs” (Drop in, open session) [Knox Hall 146] Bring your resume and laptop if possible
  • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: USFWS Office Hours [Knox Hall 100]
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: USFWS Meeting with TWS/AFS/GSO officers [Knox Hall Conference Room]
  • 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Panel: “Career Journeys” [Auditorium GTH 194]
  • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. TWS/AFS/GSA membership meeting [Knox Hall 142]

Day 3 – Thursday, November 7

  • 7:00 a.m.: Morning Birding Outing [Meet at Knox Hall parking lot at 7:00 a.m. sharp]
  • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: USFWS Office Hours [Knox Hall 100 and Gerald Thomas Hall 303]
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Student Research Poster Session with Pizza Lunch [Knox Hallway]
  • 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: USFWS Office Hours [Knox Hall 100 and Gerald Thomas Hall 303]
  • 5:30 p.m.: Cookout mixer, hosted by ACES/NMSU [Knox Pond]

USFWS Office Hours Sign Up Link:

https://bit.ly/4hdQNQF

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Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology

2980 South Espina, Knox Hall 132
P.O. Box 30003, MSC 4901
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003
Phone: 575-646-2245
Fax: 575-646-1281
Email: FWCE@nmsu.edu