Ecology Snorter - Conservation Biology Career Development
Join our comprehensive 18-month program starting September 2025. Learn hands-on field techniques, ecosystem monitoring, and species conservation through real research projects with working biologists.
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Our program follows a structured progression from foundational concepts to advanced field research. Each phase builds practical skills through real conservation projects.
Learn ecosystem principles, species identification, and basic field techniques. You'll start with local habitat surveys and understand how ecological systems function before moving to more complex research methods.
Master data collection techniques, statistical analysis, and research design. Work on ongoing projects studying wildlife populations, habitat health, and human impact assessments with experienced field teams.
Apply your skills to real conservation challenges. Design restoration projects, create management plans, and work with local organizations on species protection initiatives that make actual environmental impact.
Complete an independent research project addressing a genuine conservation need. Present findings to environmental agencies and contribute data that supports ongoing protection efforts in your study area.
Twenty-three years studying predator-prey relationships in North American forests. Currently leads the Eastern Woodland Carnivore Project and has published research on habitat connectivity and species migration patterns.
Specializes in freshwater biodiversity and stream restoration. Works with state agencies on watershed management and has developed monitoring protocols now used across six states for water quality assessment.
Studies rare plant populations and grassland restoration techniques. His research on native seed banking has helped restore over 2,000 acres of prairie habitat and supports endangered plant recovery programs.
Uses genetic analysis to understand population health and breeding strategies for threatened species. Her work with small mammal populations has informed breeding programs and habitat management decisions.
Our next program begins September 15, 2025. Applications close July 1, 2025, with early decision available through March 15th.
Submit your application including academic background, field experience, and research interests. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submission.
Attend a weekend field workshop where we evaluate your observation skills, ability to work in outdoor conditions, and aptitude for scientific methodology and data collection.
Meet with faculty to discuss your conservation goals and design your learning path. We'll match you with research projects that align with your interests and career objectives.