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We are on the search for a new department head! There is also a part-time tenure track position open for a Marine Mammal Biologist at the Marine Mammal Institute in Newport, OR.
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Undergraduate Programs
Our undergraduates are making a difference by learning about and putting into practice the conservation of biodiversity, management of fish and wildlife, and protection of terrestrial, aquatic, and marine habitats through a degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences.
Graduate Programs
We educate our students to think critically and evaluate problems from a strong background in basic and applied science, fundamental ecological principles, and consideration of social influences on conservation. We strive to help our students succeed through a rich program of field and laboratory coursework and personal advising.
Faculty in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife are currently conducting research on a diverse array of topics in North America, as well as internationally. Want to see where?
Our Students
Maizy Kesterson | Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences | Medford, OR | Junior
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I am the first person in my family to attend a large university and pursue a bachelors degree. My mom previously received her associates degree from community college in order to work as a medical assistant in a pediatric clinic.
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Oregon-Based Study Shows Widespread Microplastics Contamination in Seafood
A study is pointing to the issue of microplastics contamination in the food chain. Specifically, according to a study recently published in ...
Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?
Susanne Brander, an ecotoxicologist at Oregon State University, says it's not helpful to "elicit a gigantic state of alarm," but she agrees that...
Op-ed: A stalled global plastic treaty threatens our future fertility
A major sticking point in negotiations remains the regulation of plastic chemicals, many of which impact our hormones and ability to reproduce...
Spearfisherman comes face to face with great white shark off Oregon Coast
“It’s more often than not a shark is going to see you than you are going to see the shark. I’m sure this fisherman has had a shark around them...
Where in the world is associate professor Kate Stafford? Alaska
Kate Stafford is an associate professor and principal investigator of the Marine Mammal Bioacoustics and Ecology Lab, part of the Marine Mammal...