Student Organizations

The Department of Natural Resources Management encourages its students to take advantage of the opportunity for service and involvement in student organizations.

The Wildlife Society At Texas Tech | TWS

As a student chapter of the Wildlife Society, we focus on creating opportunities for our students to learn hands on skills, build connections with professionals in the field, and support local and national conservation projects. 

• President | Jake Gowdy
• Faculty Advisor | Dr. Cade Coldren & Dr. Warren Conway

TTU TWS Facebook  
 TTU TWS Instagram 

Student Association for Fire Ecology | SAFE

SAFE is a social student organization and professional forum for diverse students. Regular SAFE activities include social gatherings, participating in prescribed burning with regional partners, and learning about fire ecology research locally and through national networks. Texas Tech's chapter is one of several National and International SAFE chapters which form the National SAFE Section under the Association for Fire Ecology. As a representative of the Southern Great Plains Region we provide an intricate component to this diverse group. As a portion of SAFE we assist in the development of annual objectives and goals promoting the progression of the field of fire ecology. Activities involve local meeting as well as opportunities for regional and international meetings as well as internal and external networking opportunities. Through active chapter membership SAFE at TTU is dedicated to continuing and developing new and innovative research and opportunities.

• President | Badri Ghimire
• Facult Advisor | Dr. Nathan Gill

 TTU SAFE Facebook

Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society | AFS

TTU AFS is dedicated to the professional development of students interested in aquatic conservation and sustainability careers. We provide skill development, educational research, and community outreach opportunities that allow students to grow throughout their college career. 

• President | Hannah Adams
• Faculty Advisor | Dr. Scott Collins

Plant ID Team

Weekly team meetings/practices.

Travel to competitions in Texas and around the U.S.

No dues; some travel costs may incur

• President | Shaelyn Rainey
• Faculty Advisor | Dr. Caitlyn Cooper-Norris

Texas Tech Society of Range Management | SRM

Professional development, volunteer activities, outdoor recreation, natural resource projects, guest presentations, fundraising.

• President | Jesse Haudrich
• Faculty Advisor | Dr. Caitlyn Cooper-Norris