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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Xavier Tacker | Class of 2024 | Natural Resources | BioResource Research

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. | 1st Generation College Student

MANRRS | LSAMP | EOP | Beaverton, OR

Olivia Boisen | Graduate Student | Class Of 2026 | Mission Viejo, CA

Fisheries ScienceHatfield Marine Science Center | Cal State Monterey Bay

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Point Blue Conservation Science

Events

In the News

Jayshaun Talbert holding an owl

Window strikes are deadly to birds; OSU student explains how to steer them to safety

OSU undergrad Jayshaun Talbert was collecting evidence for his research on birds flying to their death into windows when he got a call last...

Basking Shark

First images and data of a shark hit by a hunted ship – turned out to be an endangered species

Using a monitoring gadget akin to a FitBit, paired with a camera, researchers gathered data that gave them a rare chance to understand how...

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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 ...

microplastics on a finger

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...

microplastics on a finger

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...