Meet Emily Field, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science’s dynamic Research Coordinator and herpetologist. Emily’s workdays are anything but typical - she might be out in the field handling alligator snapping turtles one day, and in the lab analyzing data the next.

With a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a deep love for reptiles, Emily brings her enthusiasm for wildlife conservation to every aspect of her role. From maintaining the museum’s invaluable herpetology collection to conducting field surveys for threatened species, Emily is making a significant impact on the conservation of Mississippi’s incredible biodiversity.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced today that Deputy Administrator Angel Rohnke will serve as the next Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.

The MMNS Foundation staff and Board of Directors are excited to continue working with Angel in her new role and thank her for her partnership with the Foundation over the past two decades! Read more …