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American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
The MSU Chapter of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing was established in 2003. The parent society is a non-profit organization and was established to educate individuals in the science of photogrammetry, remote sensing, and related geospatial technologies. It strives to advance knowledge by sponsoring meetings and by publishing and distributing books, periodicals, treatises, and other scholarly and practical works to further the science of photogrammetry, remote sensing, and related geospatial technologies. The MSU chapter provides a means for the exchange of ideas among Mississippi State University students, faculty, and staff interested in geospatial technologies.
CFR Dean's Council
The CFR Dean's Student Council provides the means for the exchange of information and ideas between the student body, faculty and administration. It coordinates and supports activities that enhance professional growth and social welfare of CFR students and provides counsel to the Dean on academic and extra-curricular aspects of student life. The Dean's Student Council plans and conducts the CFR Fall Bar-B-Que, the Annual Student Awards Banquet, and assists in welcoming visitors to the CFR ate events such as MSU Discovery Day. Membership is comprised of four elected officers (CFR Interschool Council) and the President/Chairman of each recognized CFR student organization.
MSU Student Subunit of the American Fisheries Society
Chartered in 1982, The MSU Fisheries Club became one of only 30 AFS Students Subunits in 1999. Now known as the MSU Student Subunit of the American Fisheries Society, we provide social and professional interaction among MSU fisheries students and professional fishery scientist. Students, staff, and faculty are eligible for membership in the subunit. Only students may hold office. The Fisheries Club meets bi-monthly during the fall and spring semesters.
The Wildlife Society
The MSU Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society is an official Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society, an international, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization serving professionals in all areas of wildlife conservation and resource management. The goals of this organization are to enhance growth as wildlife professionals, to prepare for careers in wildlife, and to keep up to date on research findings, management issues, legislative activities and professional news. The Student Chapter offers not only a chance to meet other students interested in wildlife but also an opportunity to learn about current research and management programs. Both social and professional events are planned for the upcoming year.
Wildlife Law Enforcement Club
The Wildlife Law Enforcement Club has a two-fold purpose: (1) to provide a vehicle for social and professional interaction among wildlife law enforcement; and (2) to promote professionalism among wildlife law enforcement students at MSU. Any MSU student, faculty or staff who is interested in the wildlife law enforcement profession is eligible for membership. The MSU Wildlife Law Enforcement Club is the first student chapter member of the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association.
Xi Sigma Pi
Xi Sigma Pi is the national forestry honor society. It was founded at the University of Washington in 1908. The MSU Chapter Alpha Theta was founded in 1971. The objectives of Xi Sigma Pi are to secure and maintain a high standard of scholarship in forest resources education, to work for the improvement of the forest resources profession, and to promote a fraternal spirit among those engaged in activities related to natural resources. Some of the qualifications for election to membership are: (1) 74 semester hours completed with 10 semester hours in CFR professional courses; (2) regular registration in the CFR for one semester; (3) minimum 3.00 GPA in total and CFR courses; and (4) character and personality. All students enrolled in the CFR are eligible for nomination.
