Thank you to everyone that participated in Dam Proud Day! 

We raised $5,320 during the event!

This is a substantial chunk of our $30,000 departmental commitment to the program, so thank you very much! We will be sharing updates from our 2024 VIEW Fellowship Cohort throughout the summer on our social media accounts, so make sure you give us a follow. 

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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.

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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.

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Fisheries and Wildlife research map

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

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Fang-Yu (Betty) Shen | Class of 2026 | Ph.D. Wildlife Science

1st Generation College Student | Taichung City, Taiwan

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Jonathan Lopez-Valadez

Events

In the News

Mauricio Cantor, center, with a large group of students and researchers at the University of Kerala.

Where in the world is researcher Mauricio Cantor? India

Mauricio Cantor is an assistant professor in the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport...

White Shark. Photo: Discover Wildlife

A population of white sharks is hiding in the Mediterranean Sea – and scientists are desperate to find them. Here’s why

Taylor Chapple, an assistant professor at Oregon State University and white shark expert, explains how the diet of these animals – which...

Mee-ya Monneedy

Meet the 2025 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Finalists

Mee-ya Monneedy was announced as a Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Finalist.

The gray whale at the top of the image is performing a headstand while feeding off the coast of Oregon. Photo courtesy GEMM Lab, Oregon State University.

OSU Drone Footage Catches Gray Whale Feeding Acrobatics, New Insights

The whales’ movements, including forward and side-swimming, headstands and the use of “bubble blasts” change as the whales grow, said Clara Bird...