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The Student Chapter of the Wisconsin Society for Conservation Biology (WSCB-UW) is a statewide chapter deriving from the National Society for Conservation Biology. Together, SCB is a nation of more than 6,000 members strong; spanning from renowned research institutions and are conservationists and/or Department of Interior professionals looking to get involved with conservation while remaining nonpartisan. WSCB-UW promotes the science and practice of conservation throughout Wisconsin through networking events, lectures, workshops, outreach, and volunteer work, while also maintaining the connection to the national chapter. The purpose of the Student Chapter is to promote professional development and build a foundation in wilderness practices that supports our members with their future goals. 
Membership

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The Student Chapter of the Wisconsin Society for Conservation Biology (WSCB) is a statewide chapter deriving from the National Society for Conservation Biology. Together, SCB is a nation of more than 6,000 members strong; spanning from renowned research institutions and are conservationists and/or Department of Interior professionals looking to get involved with conservation while remaining nonpartisan. WSCB promotes the science and practice of conservation throughout Wisconsin through networking events, lectures, workshops, outreach, and volunteer work, while also maintaining the connection to the national chapter. The purpose of the Student Chapter is to promote professional development and build a foundation in wilderness practices that supports our members with their future goals. 

Our Constitution and Bylaws

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Soleil Bieniek
President
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Ernest Kwan
Vice President

"Hi everyone! My name is Soleil and I am a senior majoring in Conservation Biology and Environmental Studies, with a certificate in American Indian Studies. Some of my hobbies include cooking and baking, going to the gym, and spending time outside. I currently work at the Lakeshore Nature Preserve as one of their student natural areas assistants, and I do trail maintenance and ecological restoration work! This year I really want WSCB to expand its reaches in terms of student involvement and professional development, and I hope that as president I can push myself as a leader and connect with as many students as possible!"

 

The President is responsible for organizing and presiding over meetings. Only the President may officially represent the Chapter on Chapter business, including representing the Chapter to SCB, unless the President designates a representative for a specific purpose. The president is also in charge of following standard compliance procedures to become a Registered Student Organization of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and coordinate attendance of the Fall Student Organization Fair, as well as addressing accommodations for accessibility. The President coordinates attendance of the Fall and Spring Student Organization Fairs and organizes the design and purchasing of any WSCB merchandise, including stickers, pins and t-shirts.

"I major in Conservation Biology and Zoology. Since I grow up near the ocean, so my conservation career are more ocean oriented. Some of the most fortunate experiences of I had was swimming with whale sharks and petting cheetahs. I am also interested in art, I have a graphic design earn from Calart. My goal for the WSCB is to bring different kinds of elements of fun experience into this organization, I think we should be open minded where there are many more wonders outside of WI. 

The Vice-President shall receive reports from committees, arrange meetings and other activities, and perform the duties of the President when the latter is absent. The Vice-President oversees elections and may check and respond to emails. The Vice-President is in charge of obtaining any supplies needed and reserving spaces for meetings and activities. The Vice-President shall update the Wisconsin Involvement Network (WIN) WSCB website by timely adding events and pictures. When there is no Treasurer selected, the Vice-President shall collaborate with the President to fulfill the Treasurer duties.

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Sadie Stieff
Secretary 
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Raquel Bello
Treasurer

"Hi! My name is Sadie and I am a senior year studying Molecular and Cell Biology with certificates in Environmental Studies and Asian American Studies. Some of my interests include taking care of plants, watching TV, listening to music, and spending lots of time with friends and family. My goal for WSCB is to create a welcoming and exciting place for those who are interested in conservation to get involved and meet others with similar interests. Additionally, I want to help organize events that create awareness of the importance of conservation!

 

The Secretary records meeting minutes and keeps WSCB’s plans organized and updated, including the Annual Organizational Plan. The Secretary administers correspondence between the Chapter and the Society and maintains historical records and a roster of members. The Secretary is the primary social media manager and keeps the website updated. The Secretary is responsible for keeping our social media accounts active both on Instagram and Facebook, and any other social media created in the future. 

"Hi!! My name is Raquel Bello (she/her). I have been a member of WSCB since the fall of last year, and I am currently the treasurer. I am a sophomore double majoring in conservation biology and Spanish. I am a research assistant in a botany lab here, and I play violin in the University Strings orchestra. I enjoy lifting, photography, and spending time outside. My goals for this chapter are to help provide opportunities and resources in conservation for students at UW and raising awareness for this field in general. 

The Treasurer shall collect dues (if any), maintain accounts, be the head of fundraising, apply to grants, and collect and distribute funds for all activities. The Treasurer must go over finances with the President at the end of each semester. At each Chapter Meeting, the Treasurer shall report to the Board and the membership the financial activities and status of the Chapter. The Treasurer will also ensure that the Chapter complies with all SCB financial and fundraising guidelines per the Chapter Handbook.

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Jackson Cramer
Events Coordinator
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Ansley Antlfinger
Certification Coordinator

"I am currently working towards a double major in Botany and Biology with a certificate in Data Science. I am primarily interested in astrobotany, which I hope to study in my lab this semester. Specifically, I have a goal of better understanding the vasculature (movement of nutrients) throughout plant species in outer space. Additionally, I play lots of tuba. I am currently in the UW concert band, low-brass ensemble, and a brass quintet. In my free time I also play lots of piano. A major goal I have for WSCB is to plan events that inspire others to be stewards of our natural world, while having fun and building lasting relationships in the process.

 

The Events Coordinator shall organize guest speakers for meetings, volunteering events, local conservation education opportunities, and field trips.

"Hi my name is Ansley and I am a senior double majoring in Mathematics and Environmental Studies. Some of my interests include traveling, listening to music, and spending time with my family, friends, and pets. I had the opportunity to travel to Belize to carry out a research project on Glover’s Reef for two weeks! We gathered data on how the presence of invasive Lionfish affected the species diversity and abundance of other reef fishes. My goals for WSCB include bringing more awareness to various certifications people can get, along with increasing the amount of members we have this year!

The Certification Coordinator shall find and promote opportunities for professional certifications and ensure that members are consistently informed on upcoming events. These include Chainsaw, Firearm Safety, Crosscut Saw, Prescribed Fire, SCUBA, and others. These should be updated on the website with the help of the Secretary if needed. The Certification Coordinator promotes fundraising to acquire student scholarship 

opportunities for certification and assists members in academic class selection and career exploration. The Certification Coordinator is also the chairperson of the Conservation Committee and is responsible for sharing current conservation news and updating such on the website.

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