The Mission of the James C. Kennedy Endowed Chair in Waterfowl & Wetlands Conservation
Sustain in perpetuity an internationally recognized, university program in teaching, research, and service focused on (1) gaining science-based knowledge for understanding and conserving waterfowl and other wetland wildlife species, populations, and communities, as well as their habitats; (2) educating current and future waterfowl and wetlands scientists and conservationists; and (3) providing outreach on waterfowl and wetlands ecology and conservation for public and private stake-holders.
About Mr. Kennedy
Mr. James C. Kennedy generously established the James C. Kennedy Endowed Chair in Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquaculture of the College of Forest Resources at Mississippi State University in September 2008. This chair is the first in the College, and one of the largest endowments at MSU. Kennedy's gift sustains in perpetuity the teaching, research, and outreach program in waterfowl and wetlands ecology and conservation at MSU.
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MSU Kennedy Chair produces 2019-2020 annual report
Download the 2019-2020 Kennedy Chair Annual Report.
The Wildlife Society post marsh terrace work on Instagram
The Wildlife Society featured work by scientists and students in The Kennedy Chair on the marsh terrace work. See the Instagram post
Super Hens: The Experts Speak
Brian Davis, James C. Kennedy Endowed Associate Professor in Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation, provides expert opinion on "Super Hens." Read the story at www.greenhead.net
NSF Grant Looks at Genetic Diversity
Professor Michael Schummer of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is a co-principal investigator for a multi-disciplinary team of researchers from ESF, the University of Texas El Paso, Mississippi State University, Smithsonian Institute, and Illinois Natural History that has received nearly $1 million in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study genetic diversity in North Ameri
Student Spotlight
Terrel Christie
Terrel is investigating depredation of commercial catfish by double-crested cormorants. Terrel and assistants are flying aerial night roost surveys from October-April 2016-2017 to study cormorant distribution and estimate birds’ abundances across the Delta. Terrel is collecting hundreds of cormorants from night roosts to analyze stomach contents and understand foraging ecology. Ultimately, wi...