RESEARCH ASST I (Student/Work Study) - BIO (Wildlife)

In 2011, researchers started a project to increase the population of Blanding's turtles at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge (SNWR) in Saginaw County, Michigan, USA by head-starting Blanding's turtles and releasing them back into the SNWR. Since then, several restoration projects have taken place throughout the refuge and little follow-up research has been performed to determine the current population structure of Blanding's turtles at SNWR The goal of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of the head-start program in augmenting the population of Blanding's turtles at SNWR. Specifically, the aims of this research are to: 

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/?  

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.