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Studying Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences through the Department of Environmental Science
and Studies provides a strong, hands-on learning experience that uses the natural
environment to teach and supplement the concepts being taught. Upon completion of
course work and graduation from the program students are certifiable as an Associate
Fisheries Professional through the American Fisheries Society, the largest international
professional society for fisheries conservation.
More than 85% of graduates who have applied to graduate schools in the past five years
have been accepted with full funding, and all graduates in the past five years who
sought professional positions related to their degrees were hired within weeks of
graduation.
Upon completion of the program, students are certifiable as an Associate Fisheries Professional through the American Fisheries Society, the largest international professional society for fisheries conservation.
Studying Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences through the Department of Environmental Science
and Studies provides a strong, hands-on learning experience that uses the natural
environment to teach and supplement the concepts being taught. Upon completion of
course work and graduation from the program students are certifiable as an Associate
Fisheries Professional through the American Fisheries Society, the largest international
professional society for fisheries conservation.
More than 85% of graduates who have applied to graduate schools in the past five years
have been accepted with full funding, and all graduates in the past five years who
sought professional positions related to their degrees were hired within weeks of
graduation.
Upon completion of the program, students are certifiable as an Associate Fisheries Professional through the American Fisheries Society, the largest international professional society for fisheries conservation.
Studying Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences through the Department of Environmental Science
and Studies provides a strong, hands-on learning experience that uses the natural
environment to teach and supplement the concepts being taught. Upon completion of
course work and graduation from the program students are certifiable as an Associate
Fisheries Professional through the American Fisheries Society, the largest international
professional society for fisheries conservation.
More than 85% of graduates who have applied to graduate schools in the past five years
have been accepted with full funding, and all graduates in the past five years who
sought professional positions related to their degrees were hired within weeks of
graduation.
Upon completion of the program, students are certifiable as an Associate Fisheries Professional through the American Fisheries Society, the largest international professional society for fisheries conservation.
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Featured StudentNick Smith '21
Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences“If you want to get into the field, this is definitely the school to go to for the classes and all the research experience you can get.”
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Nick has taken advantage of many of the opportunities that the ESS Department at Juniata has to offer. In just three years, he has authored or co-authored four presentations and posters at regional conferences and received a scholarly summer mini-grant. He's worked on a variety of research projects such as using data analysis to assess the differences between rusty crayfish, Allegheny crayfish, and their hybrid offspring. Nick has also served as the president of the student club of the American Fisheries Society.
Valuable Experiential Learning Opportunities
Juniata is located in a region of central Pennsylvania containing abundant natural resources. It is a beautiful setting to study the environment. Mountains and forests, diverse wildlife and aquatic habitats, field work and being outdoors are highlights of the learning experience. Learn more here →
Valuable Experiential Learning Opportunities
Juniata is located in a region of central Pennsylvania containing abundant natural resources. It is a beautiful setting to study the environment. Mountains and forests, diverse wildlife and aquatic habitats, field work and being outdoors are highlights of the learning experience. Learn more here →
Raystown Field Station
At our environmental research complex on the shores of Raystown Lake, you can enjoy 24-hour access to expansive, mountainous wildlands within the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River watershed, a major lake fishery on Raystown Lake, as well as an educational program rare for an undergraduate institution.
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Sparks Farm
Sparks Farm
Sparks Farm
Sparks Farm
Glaeser Greenhouse
Glaeser Greenhouse
Glaeser Greenhouse
Glaeser Greenhouse
The GIS and Spatial Analytics Lab
The Geographic Information System (GIS) lab is used by students for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data which are spatially referenced to the earth. It is also useful for students studying technology to be knowledgeable in GIS. Some of the technologies available to students in the lab include:
- The Remote Sensing Exploitation Platform (ENVI)
- Hydrologic Engineering Centers River Analysis System (HEC-RAS)
- The Data Visualization & Analysis Platform (IDL)
- IDRISI GIS
- Image Processing Software
The GIS and Spatial Analytics Lab
The Geographic Information System (GIS) lab is used by students for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data which are spatially referenced to the earth. It is also useful for students studying technology to be knowledgeable in GIS. Some of the technologies available to students in the lab include:
- The Remote Sensing Exploitation Platform (ENVI)
- Hydrologic Engineering Centers River Analysis System (HEC-RAS)
- The Data Visualization & Analysis Platform (IDL)
- IDRISI GIS
- Image Processing Software