Student Organizations
Students in the SFRC can join a number of organizations related to the study and practice of our areas of focus.
Visit the UF Student Organizations website for additional groups and activities.
Aquatic/Marine/Wetland Sciences
FAS-GSO: Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Organization
Mission: To support the graduate students in the Program of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. FAS-GSO accomplishes this goal by promoting interaction among graduate students and facilitating communication between students and faculty. This organization acts as a voice for the graduate students at both the Department and University levels, and provides and promotes professional development. These goals shall be achieved through monthly meetings, annual symposia, mentoring new students, social activities, and encouragement of participation in professional societies.
Website
Marine Biology Club
Our prime objectives are to provide opportunities for networking and professional development. Another purpose is to promote conservation and proper care of marine systems. We are geared towards marine sciences but are open to all who are passionate about our oceans.
Facebook | Instagram
UF Wetlands Club
Mission: To unite students and staff who share an understanding and appreciation for wetlands through participation in community education, clean-ups, canoeing, camping, talks, and social events.
Website | Facebook
Forestry/Natural Resources
FGSO: Forestry Graduate Student Organization
Mission: To build community among SFRC grad students and faculty through networking, service, and research-oriented events.
Website | Facebook
Forestry Club
Mission: To increase leadership characteristics in its members, provide members professional opportunities, and work collectively to practice and compete in forestry related recreational activities.
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Gator PINES: Professional Interface for Natural Resources, Ecologists and Silviculturists
Mission: To bond students together from all different backgrounds who share a common interest in our environment and want to perpetuate its success for future generations through sound management practices.
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International Society of Arboriculture
Mission: The International Society of Arboriculture Student Chapter at UFL promotes student interest and community involvement in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry through research, professional connections, teamwork, education, and physical application of theories. We are students of the swamp who will work together to set an example for future generations with the University of Florida and the International Society of Arboriculture. We intend to stress worker safety, tree health, tree climbing techniques, ethical business practices, effective tree pruning, urban woody plant pathology, and international awareness on the importance of trees.
Facebook
Society Of American Foresters University Of Florida Student Chapter
Facebook
Student Association for Fire Ecology (SAFE)
Mission: “SAFE is the Student Section of the Association for Fire Ecology. SAFE aims to provide students with diverse backgrounds with an open forum on fire ecology through which research can be shared, networks formed, and funding and information resources can be accessed.”
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Xi Sigma Pi, Forestry Honor Society