NVC Students Complete 2023 Ecolab Research
2023年8月30日
Three 西北维斯塔学院 students completed a semester of undergraduate research at NVC’s Ecolab in Bandera in May.
由NVC教授Scott Walker提供
Students were supported by a 社区 Development grant from Microsoft. With additional trail cameras for wildlife counting and binoculars for migratory bird censuses, 优雅的小客栈, Sheina麦克马纳斯, and Amanda Martin were able to identify mammals and birds on the 30-acre property.
“This year we identified six more neotropical bird species than we did in 2022,斯科特·沃克说, who coordinates the undergraduate research work at the Ecolab. “Neotropical birds breed in the US and Canada during the summer and migrate south of the Tropic of Cancer during the winter, 有的飞过3,000英里.”
The research is part of the landowner’s wildlife management plan outlined for Texas Parks and Wildlife.
In addition to conducting research, students put out bluebird houses, 猫头鹰的庇护所, and a bat box that had been assembled at NVC by Microsoft volunteers in 2022. Providing supplemental shelter is another aspect of the property’s wildlife management plan.
This spring students had the opportunity to work with 萨曼莎 Morrison, Assistant Recreation Programs Supervisor for the City of New Braunfels. 萨曼莎, who has a master’s degree in environmental education, discussed outdoor career opportunities with NVC’s students during lunch breaks at the Ecolab.
The NVC Ecolab is available for any NVC faculty member to use for educational purposes.
Contact Scott Walker, swalker6@alamo.Edu获取信息.
西北远景学院(NVC), part of the 澳门新葡京博彩区, is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The college opened in 1995 with 12 students and has grown to one of the largest institutions of higher education in 圣安东尼奥 and the region with current enrollment exceeding 17,000名学生. 位于韦斯特多佛山, NVC’s expanding agreements with business and higher education partnerships provide a wealth of opportunities for students and the community.
NVC was the only community college in 圣安东尼奥 and one of eight in Texas that was invited in 2021 to compete for the 2023 Aspen Prize for 社区 大学 Excellence, the nation’s highest recognition in community college education. The Aspen Prize recognizes excellence in teaching and learning, certificate and degree completion, transfer and bachelor’s attainment, workforce success as well as equity for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds.