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Professional societies offer opportunities to connect with others who have or are working towards careers that you might be exploring. These societies are also a great way to discover more about the career and its requirements as well as learn about job opportunities. Many societies also have local or student chapters and graduate scholarships. Check out the following societies to learn more.
 
  • American Fisheries Society
  • American Geophysical Union
  • American Planning Association
  • Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography
  • Association for Women in Science
  • Association of Natural Resource Extension Professional
  • Ecological Society of America
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  • Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences 
  • National Marine Educators Association
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  • Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
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