Welcome! This program is designed to empower students to forge a career path that shapes future natural resource leaders and inspires them to take advantage of the network of professionals in the Department of the Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management. Using the tabs at the top right, you can navigate to Resource pages for both Program Partners and Undergraduate Students, an estimated Program Calendar, and a FAQ section describing program details.
The Undergraduate Internship & Research Program provides hands-on, real-world experience and strong mentorship for RWFM Students. Partners will provide Students with a unique, learning-centered, high-impact experience that will last from two to six months.
Undergraduate Students who are eligible to participate in this program will be in the top tier of the Department, having an approximate GPA of 3.0 or higher, having skills related to their track and advanced communication skills, and being engaged in a professional society.
"During the summer and fall of 2023, I interned as an Environmental Scientist Intern in the Environmental Permitting and Planning group for Raba Kistner Consultants. During my internship, I completed environmental reports such as Threatened and Endangered species reports, wetland delineations, Phase-I environmental impact statements, air quality reports, and environmental scoping as well as technical Nepa reports such as species analysis. I also contributed to field work across Texas in assistance with the completion of these reports. My internship has been a catalyst in my career search by being offered a full-time career with the company as well."
Noah Pastor
Raba Kistner ConsultantsClass of '23"This experience has allowed me to see two vastly different wildlife foundations in various parts of the country as well as network with other professionals in the wildlife management and conservation field. I have also learned many new skills in wildlife management and conservation that I will use in my future career. The skills I learned can and are directly applicable to most students in the RWFM program and are a great opportunity for students to learn new things. Some of my favorite projects throughout this internship were working with the deer population data and catching alligators for research at the Welder Wildlife Foundation and I enjoyed working on the cattle implementation project and preparing for the duck seasons by dressing blinds and assisting in wetland management at the Nemours Wildlife Foundation. I would highly recommend this internship to other students so that they would also have the opportunity to diversify their knowledge and apply hands-on skills."
Ryland Wieding
Welder Wildlife Foundation & Nemours Wildlife FoundationClass of '24