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Portrait of Edward D. Entsminger

Honor Society® member

Edward D. Entsminger

Research Associate I at Mississippi State University

  • Missipppi State University
  • Wildlife, Fisheries, Wetlands, Forest Products, and Natural Resources
  • Class of 2014
  • Eupora, Mississippi

Member since June 2013

About

Edward D. Entsminger is a Research Associate I in the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts/Forest and Wildlife Research Center at Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS. Has three professional certifications as an Associate Wildlife Biologist (AWB ®), an Associate Fisheries Professional (FP-A), and a Wetland Professional In Training (WPIT). He is a wildlife and fisheries biologist/ecologist and has studied in prairies, wetlands, and forested environments for plants and animal species reclamation and diversity.

Education

  • Mississippi State University

    Master of Science in Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences

    2010 – 2014

  • University of Rio Grande

    Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fish Conservation and Managment

    2007 – 2009

  • Hocking College

    Associates of Applied Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Managment and Parks & Recreation

    2004 – 2007

Honors and awards

  • Associate Wildlife Biologist (AWB ®)

  • Associate Fisheries Professional (FP-A)

  • Wetland Professional In Training (WPIT)

Goals and interests

Career goal

Wildlife, Fisheries, Wetlands, Forest Products, and Natural Resources

Graduate school interests

Wildlife, Fisheries, Wetlands, Forest Products, and Natural Resources

Outside the classroom

Fishing, hunting, biking, hiking, walking, photography, traveling, showing sheep/other livestock, American Kestrel bird bandings, bird watching, spending time with family/friends, attending church functions, enjoying wildlife, fisheries, insects, plants and nature, and Jesus Christ my Savior and Lord

Experience

  • Research Associate I

    Mississippi State University

    Aug 2014 – Dec 2019

Volunteering

  • Volunteer in Columbus, MS

    Operation Ukraine and Haiti

    Nov 2013 – Dec 2013

  • Missionary work in El Valle, Panama, Central America

    OLAH (Of Life And Healing) and Starkville Church of Christ

    Mar 2011 – Apr 2014

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent
  • Spanish Beginner

Additional information