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From student organizations to workshops and conferences, students have many opportunities to get involved at the university.
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UWSP Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society

As UW–Stevens Point’s largest and most active wildlife-focused student organization, the Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society empowers undergraduates through student-led field research, weekly meetings and award-winning conservation efforts — including nine-time international recognition as Student Chapter of the Year.
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UWSP Wildlife Ecology & Management Degree

Dive into UW–Stevens Point’s wildlife ecology and management program — where hands-on learning meets conservation. Explore field labs, real-world projects and career pathways in roles such as habitat manager, conservation biologist, wildlife rehabilitator and more.
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UWSP Student Chapter of Ducks Unlimited

The UW–Stevens Point Student Chapter of Ducks Unlimited connects students with hands-on conservation work — focusing on wildlife and wetland protection, outdoor education and career-building opportunities.
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Get to Know the WCW Team

Led by dedicated professionals and scholars — endowed faculty (“Fellows”) and passionate staff — the Wisconsin Center for Wildlife (WCW) at UW–Stevens Point champions wildlife education, research and public outreach. Our team brings together expertise across bird conservation, wetlands management and wildlife ecology, supported by meaningful endowments and a shared mission to connect communities with sustainable conservation solutions. Learn more below about each member and their unique contributions to advancing wildlife stewardship.
Jason Riddle

Jason Riddle

  • Douglas R. Stephens Chair in Wildlife and Extension Wildlife Specialist
  • Wisconsin Center for Wildlife
College of Natural Resources, Outreach and Extension, Wildlife, Wisconsin Center for Wildlife
715-346-3224
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Jennifer Summers

Jennifer Summers

  • Program Development Specialist
  • Wisconsin Center for Wildlife
  • College of Natural Resources
College of Natural Resources, Outreach and Extension, Wisconsin Center for Wildlife
715-346-3241
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Cady Sartini

Cady Sartini

  • Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Wildlife Discipline
  • Principal Investigator for the Wisconsin Black Bear Project
College of Natural Resources, Wildlife, Wisconsin Center for Wildlife
715-346-4546
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Ben Sedinger

Benjamin Sedinger

  • Kennedy-Grohne Chair in Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation
  • Associate Professor of Wildlife
College of Natural Resources, Outreach and Extension, Wildlife, Wisconsin Center for Wildlife
715-346-2529
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Shelli Dubay

Shelli Dubay

  • Professor of Wildlife
  • Gerald and Helen Stephens Endowed Professor
  • Faculty Adviser for the Wildlife Society Gray and Flying Squirrel Projects
College of Natural Resources, Wildlife, Wisconsin Center for Wildlife
715-346-4178
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Explore the Wisconsin Center for Wildlife’s Seminar Series!

Each lecture features compelling themes such as “The Art of Waterbird and Wetland Management.” Explore past streams on YouTube and dive into series focused on wildlife health, policy and habitat management.