The Cornell Zoo and Wildlife Society (ZAWS) strives to provide educational opportunities in zoological, exotic, and wildlife medicine for veterinary students and the greater Cornell community. ZAWS aims to promote programs in research, husbandry, education, and conservation. We present lectures, wet labs, and field trips to students throughout the year. Student representatives in the fields of reptile and amphibian medicine, avian medicine, aquatic animal medicine, exotic mammal medicine, and wildlife medicine help to promote the diverse interests within our organization. In addition, we proudly host the Special Species Symposium biennially, which brings veterinary students and professionals together in a three-day event that features an array of expert speakers and unique activities in fields outside of the standard veterinary curriculum.

Mei Schultz
Special Species Symposium Co-Chair
Wildlife Blog Editor

 

Brooke Pietrafesa
Special Species Symposium Co-Chair

 

 

Kyara Moran
President
Symposium – Marketing

 

 

Michelle Greenfield
Vice President
Symposium – Speakers

 

 

Katie Trail
Secretary
Symposium – Registration

 

 

Sara Dutra
Treasurer
Symposium – Finance

 

 

Jared Zion
Avian Representative
Symposium – Fundraising

 

 

Lydia Liu
Reptile and Amphibian Representative
Symposium – Laboratories, website

 

 

Kelsey McCarthy
Small Mammal Representative
Symposium – Marketing

 

 

 

Darian Gordon
Wildlife Representative
Symposium – Laboratories

 

 

Shani Zenilman
Aquatics Representative
Symposium – Speakers