Aquatics Club
MSU Student Chapter of
the
IAAAM
(International Association for Aquatic Animal
Medicine)
The
Aquatics Club consists of students at the Michigan State University College of Veterinary
Medicine who are interested in aquatic life and aquatic animal medicine.
Aquatic animal medicine is not limited to fish, but includes reptiles,
amphibians and mammals, as well! We are affiliated with the IAAAM, a
professional organization of people active in aquatic animal medicine. Members
include veterinarians, physicians, researchers and students from around the
globe.
NEW! Aquatics Club T-shirts!
$12 for
members, $15 for
non-members
Place your
check in the mailbox of one of the Officers, please indicate quantity and size
(S-XL).
(Tshirts
can be shipped for an additional cost)
And Scrubs!
Officers
For 2005-2006
Robert Kim -
President
April Clark - Vice
President
Travis Reed -Treasurer
Lisa Bartner
& David Israel – Freshwater Aquarium Caretakers
Travis Reed – Saltwater
Aquarium Caretaker
Vacant Positions:
Secretary
Fundraising
Chair
Faculty
Advisor: Dr. Scott
Fitzgerald
Secondary Advisor: Dr. Christy McKnight
The
Aquatics Club travels to sites near and far to gain valuable aquatic medicine
exposure. Past activities have included:
Shedd Aquarium (trip pictures!)
Brookfield
Zoo in Chicago
Belle Isle Aquarium
in Detroit
Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
Necropsy of sea lion from the Marine Mammal Center (facilitated by Dr. Christy McKnight)
Future
educational opportunities may include return trips to our favorite sites, as
well as:
The Detroit Zoo (Arctic
Ring of Life exhibit)
Talks by
local experts in aquatic conservation and medicine
Visit to a Michigan weir
The Aquatics Club also maintains both saltwater and freshwater aquariums in the main lobby of the vet school. They are being renovated and more organisms are being added, thanks to Melanie and Pete, so keep checking in on them to see their progress!
Veterinary-oriented Links
(information on possibilities for aquatic
medicine work and experience for veterinary students)
Aquatic Animal Information
(more information about aquatic animals)
SCUBA diving (a great way to get up close and personal with aquatic life!)
Interested in
joining the club?
Dues are $10 for
the year.
Contact one of the
club officers for more details!