Our new male gorilla skeleton is set up outside of the Zoology office, TY402. This male gorilla was nine years old and 300 pounds when he died though he was still immature. There are some irregularities on the face due to an infection when he was a baby.

Picture by Anthony Collen

Conservation Tip:

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Shorten your showers. Showering just by one minute less every day will save up to 1,875 gallons of water each year.

Announcements

Summer 2021 Registration begins April 5, 2021

Fall Registration begins April 12, 2021

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Scholarship Opportunities

The Utah Governor's Office of Energy Development is offering scholarships to students who are pursuing STEM courses. Information about the scholarships and how to apply can be found here: https://energy.utah.gov/energy-education/scholarships/. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is April 15, 2021.

Take a Seat

Do you need to access a virtual or online class right before or after an on-campus class? Students can now reserve a space on campus for studying or taking classes using the SEATS reservation system. Spots are available at both Ogden and Davis campuses.

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Graduate Programs & Research Opportunities

Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences is offering multiple Summer courses. Please see this page for more information.

Field Projects International (FPI) is currently accepting applications for our research training programs to be held this summer in the Peruvian Amazon. See this page for more information and to apply.

We.B.Sci Blog

Check out this WE.B.SCI Blog. It provides information, stimulates discussion, and highlights science events that are happening in northern Utah.

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Job and Internship Opportunities

Temporary Stream Ecology Technician, through the Department of Biology at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS. See this page to apply.

Fundación Para La Tierra is searching for talented and hardworking research interns to join our team in Paraguay for 3 to 6 months. Please see this page for more information and to apply.

Fauna Forever is once again accepting applications for our Neotropical mammal research training courses and project internships in Peru starting in the Summer of 2021. See this page for more information and to apply.

Opinions on Wild Horses and Burros Survey

A student at the University of Maine needs help with a project about Wild Horses. This student would appreciate if you would respond to this quick survey: https://forms.gle/Uc53yaQgYDudNvi17

Student Clubs

The Zoology Club and Weber State University's Chapter of The Wildlife Society are actively seeking members! If you are interested in joining, please email the club and ask to be put on their mailing list for updated club information:

Zoology Club: wsuzoologyclub@gmail.com
The Wildlife Society: wsu.tws@gmail.com

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