Perspectives Online: Student Perspectives- Winter 2010
Nyeema Harris is an award winning graduate student in the NC State Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences program. Nyeema was recently featured in the Student Perspectives section of Perspectives Online. She talks about how her interest in wildlife was peaked at an early age, about her work with the Philadelphia Zoo, and about her research and international travels.
Read all about Nyeema and don't miss the great photos of her at work!
About the NC State Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Program –
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources administers the Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Program, which is shared with the Department of Biology. Because of its interdisciplinary nature, the program also includes faculty members from the departments of Agricultural & Resource Economics, Biological & Agricultural Engineering, Entomology, Environmental & Molecular Toxicology, Statistics, and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
The program provides a balanced approach to the study of wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture. Students observe and analyze systems at the population, community and ecosystem levels. Undergraduate education emphasizes ecological principles with socioeconomics in their application to natural resource management needs. Graduates are well integrated for post-graduate work and entry-level professional positions in agencies, organizations and industry. In addition, the program sponsors many different extension outreach services to educate the public on issues affecting the health of fish and wildlife populations.