New Mexico State University
Fish, Wildlife & Conservation Ecology
Graduate Student Organization
Our Goals
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Further professional development of graduate students within the Department
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Facilitate communication among graduate students and Departmental faculty
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Foster fellowship among graduate students within and among Departments
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Encourage attendance at conferences and professional meetings to improve scientific communication through oral and poster presentations and networking skills
How We Do This
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Student representation on Departmental Committees
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GSO representation on the NMSU Graduate Student Council
Officers
Dante Munn
President
Ryan Rimple
Vice President
Ella Engelhard
Secretary
Daniel Horton
Treasurer
Alex Merchlinksy
Mentorship Program Coordinator
Sara-Ashley Collins
Website Manager & Social Chair
Rotating
GSC Representatives
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Fitsum Abadi Gebreselassie
Dr. Fitsum Abadi Gebreselassie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Ecology at New Mexico State University (NMSU). His research interests lie in the area of statistical ecology, with particular emphasis on capture-recapture models, integrated population models (IPMs), occupancy models, and Bayesian inference. His notable contributions include the development of IPMs to estimate the rate of immigration and to assess the strength of density dependence on vital rates and population growth rate of animal populations.
Prospective Students
Choosing a graduate program is a very important decision. Often you may have questions about a prospective advisor or the program. If you are interested in the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology at New Mexico State University, we would be happy to share our experiences with you. Feel free to reach out to the GSO officers or the other graduate students on the department website!
FWCE Graduate Student Handbook
Please download the below PDF to view the 2026/2027 updated FWCE Handbook
CONTACT US
Knox Hall
2980 S. Espina St., Las Cruces, NM 88003