CNR Reporter Podcast The UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources Student Success Center

In this episode with special guests in the introduction: Peer Mentor Grace F and Grace K's Mom??

Grace takes an adventure to the Science Building to talk with GIS Instructional Administrator Doug Miskowiak! Listen as Doug shares experiences navigating his undergraduate degree and discovering his purpose in his graduate degree with the help of advisors and colleagues. Through his dedication and hard work, his projects throughout his career shows collaboration and important relationships between the College of Natural Resources and GIS.

On your marks... get set... Ducks! Geese! Research! Welcome back to another fantastic episode where Carter sits down with Dr. Ben Sedinger. Ben grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska, where he developed a passion for wildlife and the outdoors. He honed this passion into a career during his university studies in Reno, Nevada, while working on ecological research projects around North America. Ben is especially interested in waterfowl ecology and using quantitative tools to advance the conservation of wildlife and the habitats they rely on. Dr. Sedingers current interest lies in population ecology, harvest dynamics, and life history evolution of waterfowl. Learn how he uses quantitative tools to address questions in these areas, with a primary goal of advancing waterfowl management and conservation globally.

An ode to St. Valentine... They say love never dies so it's better late than never right? In this episode, Carter and Grace chat with Sue Kissinger, a Career Development Coordinator in the Academic Career and Advising Center (ACAC). We wish her farewell as she retires from her 30-year career at UW-Stevens Point! Sue shares with us her inspiring journey of acquiring both her bachelor’s degree in Forestry and a Master’s in Natural Resources with an emphasis in Forestry from UWSP. If you need a motivational episode today, Sue will encourage you to continue networking, never give up, and “Live your Message!”

Have you thought about the people who design our parks and the places we use to recreate? Hike on in to find out what Dr. Anderson has to say about her passion for natural resources and the place we recreate. Laura talks to Carter about what students need to do to kick their careers into gear. Buckle up and head to the trail while we discuss forest recreation!

This should be fin-teresting... Carter is back and at it again and you betta believe it. Did salmon say Fisheries and Water Resources? Justin and Carter chat about research, experiences from undergrad to doctorate, and how students can reach out to get more experience. Don’t be koi about reaching out to Dr. VanDeHey! What a great oppor-tuna-ty! Cod this be any punnier?

Welcome back to another episode of the second season of The CNR Reporter Podcast. We are back helping you to get to know the faculty here at UW-Stevens Point. Marvelous Dr. Cady Sartini chats with Carter about her journey from undergraduate to her Ph.D. at Clemson, to Stevens Point. Learn the secrets of how Cady found her passion by ways of exploration and trying new things! Dr. Sartini welcomes any student willing to learn and listen to how she encourages you to find your passion.