Workshops

Wednesday, 15 February 2023 (1:00 to 4:30)

You can register for workshops through our registration site at Eventbrite. Please note if the workshop is available in person and/or online. Additional information, including pre-workshop assignments, will be sent via email before the workshop date. Some workshops may have a maximum number of participants. Workshops with fewer than 6 registrations may be subject to cancelation and/or reassignment.

Environmental DNA (eDNA) in Practice: How to Collect, Critique and Interpret Data

In-person, New College Institute

Have you heard about environmental DNA (eDNA) but you'd like to know more about what it is, how it works, and what it can be useful for? This hands-on workshop will take participants through the stages of collecting samples, analysis and interpretation of results. Especially good for managers that suspect this tool could be useful for their focal organisms or students that would like to learn more about this technique. We will discuss the promise and pitfalls and discuss how to optimize the procedure.

The cost of this workshop is $25. (Workshop led by Dr. Stephanie Coster, Randolph-Macon College)

Intro to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Use For Wildlife Management and Research

In-person, New College Institute

UAVs, or drones, are a new technology generating a lot of interest in the realm of wildlife research and management but there is a lot more to implenting a successful UAV project or program than learning to fly. In this workshop, we will provide an overview of the legal, operational, and logistical factors to consider before launching a UAV project. We will discuss vehicles, sensors, regulations, and post-processing steps and participants will gain essential baseline information for more advanced classes necessary for Part 107 licensing.

The cost of this workshop is $25. (Workshop led by Daniel Cross, Virginia Geospatial Extension and the Conservation Management Institute at Virginia Tech)

A survey of movement modeling tools and their application to wildlife management

In-person or online, New College Institute

This workshop will provide an overview of contemporary movement models and their evolution, as well as a discussion of several common and potential applications of movement models for informing conservation decision making.

The cost of this workshop is $25. (Presented by Dr. Brett Jesmer, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech)

Effective Response to Job Opportunities

In-person or online, New College Institute

Responding effectively to job opportunities is a learned skill. It requires practice and active communication to maximize successes and opportunities. In this workshop, attendees will practice some basic, but critical, skills for decoding job announcements, crafting a standout cover letter, and preparing for interviews.

The cost of this workshop is $25. (Workshop led by Scott Klopfer, Conservation Management Institute at Virginia Tech)

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