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    Ferraro and Carroll Honored with University Awards

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    Faculty Spotlight: Andy Little

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    Andy Little
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    Climate center's online tool strengthens understanding of wind trends

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    Undergraduate Student Spotlight: Claire Nalty

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    Real-life experiences shape new Husker climate resilience strategy

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    CSD scientists deepen understanding of ancient rivers

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We are the School of Natural Resources, where we do science and explore everything. And you will, too, from the moment you arrive on campus.

Here you’ll get plenty of relevant, exciting experiences to help you land a job you’ll love making a difference. You’ll collaborate with fellow students and expert faculty in the classroom and the field, building a network of connections to use throughout your career. You’ll make scientific discoveries both big and small, seek opportunities you didn’t even know existed, and graduate knowing you forged a path at this Big Ten school that sets you apart from the pack.

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We offer five undergraduate programs in natural resources and the environment, all of which provide you a high-quality education from down-to-earth, engaging professors.

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We have a 1:4 faculty-to-student ratio so your professor actually knows your name and cares about your academic success.

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We emphasize the importance of undergraduate research and fund projects through our Cabela’s program.

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Southeast Kansas Mallard Duck Project  –   3/25/2024
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Faculty Spotlight: Andy Little  –   3/22/2024
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Pope, Spurgeon to assume new roles within Nebraska's, U.S. Geological Survey’s Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units
Pope, Spurgeon to assume new roles within Nebraska's, U.S. Geological Survey’s Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units  –   3/22/2024
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