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Congratulations Takona Tipton!
On behalf of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Student Council, I, Katie Heinrich, COALS Council Public Relations Committee Chair, would like to extend a special congratulations to Takona Tipton of the Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences department for being selected and continuing to serve on the 2011-2012 COALS Council. With over 6,800 students in 14 academic departments, it is an honor to serve in such a prestigious position as this. Being on this council isn't merely a recognition of the talents and success of this individual, but gives her the opportunity to exemplify and embody the true meaning of hard work, commitment and the ability to represent fellow students of the college. This elite individual will not only continue to lead the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in pursuit of success and excellence for another 100 years, but will professionally be prepared upon leaving Texas A&M University. She is setting the standard and investing in something valuable that impacts more than just themselves.

Basically Bats Research Grants Available
Basically Bats Wildlife Conservation Society, Inc. announces student research awards for the 2012-2013 academic year. Two research scholarships ($3,000 each) will be awarded to two qualified students during the Fall of 2012. The scholarships will be awarded for research directly related to *white-nose syndrome (WNS) in North American bats*. All students, including postdoctoral students, who are enrolled in an accredited U.S. college/university during the 2012-2013 academic year are eligible to apply. Applications should include a brief (1--3 pp.) description of the WNS-related project, a budget for the project that includes how the funds will be used, applicant's curriculum vitae (CV), and a brief letter of support from the student's advisor/supervisor. Applications are competitive and will be reviewed by at least two experts in the field. *Deadline* for receipt of applications is: *July 20th, 2012*. Applications should be submitted (in PDF format) to: Dr. Steve Burnett sburnett@clayton.edu

WFSC scientists study Mexican fish with an ‘alien’ appetite
Could there be life on other planets less hospitable than ours? Many have speculated the possibility, but a team of Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University scientists studying a tiny Mexican fish think it’s plausible. Read more >>

State embarks on first whitewing harvest study

Texas A&M researcher discovers three new catfish species that eat wood
Dr. Nathan Lujan, a postdoctoral researcher in the Winemiller Aquatic Ecology Lab in the department of wildlife and fisheries sciences at College Station, said the three catfish, members of the genus Panaque, are remarkable in that they feed on wood. Read More >>

New Quantitative Ecology Emphasis Added to WFSC Curriculum
This is a new emphasis area in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences for students who are interested in mathematical and statistical approaches to conservation of endangered species, management of exploited populations, and their habitats. Read More >>

Seminars

Dr. Michael Masser Seminar presented on May 10, 2012. (.wmv file - Windows Media) To download the video - right click on link and then choose save link as...

Defenses

Fri., May 18. Sexual Dimorphsim and Sexual Confusion in the Sceloporus undulatus species complex. Thesis defense: Drew Dittmer. 213 Nagle. 10:00 am.

Events

WFSC Graduation Reception
Thursday, May 10, 2012, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collections (TCWC).

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Commencement
Friday, May 11, 2012 at 9:00 AM. Reed Arena.

May 10, 2012