Marianne Groves
Marianne Groves came to Washington State University after spending six years in the Navy, where she served on an aircraft carrier as a nuclear reactor operator and electronics technician.
Growing up in Washington State, Groves always felt a deep love of nature and the outdoors, and she chose WSU because of its strong programs in biology, ecology and evolutionary biology.
While at WSU, Groves received the University Achievement Award scholarship, a Boeing Endowed Scholarship, and was listed in the President’s Honor Roll every semester. She is a member of the zoology club and has volunteered at the humane society. She has been offered and accepted a position with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to begin after she graduates.
Groves and her fiancé, who works in WSU’s Radiation Safety Office, became engaged on March 4. Knowing of her special love of cedar trees, he proposed to her in front of the largest cedar tree east of the Cascades in the old grove cedar forest in Elk River. They plan to marry in September.
Growing up in Washington State, Groves always felt a deep love of nature and the outdoors, and she chose WSU because of its strong programs in biology, ecology and evolutionary biology.
While at WSU, Groves received the University Achievement Award scholarship, a Boeing Endowed Scholarship, and was listed in the President’s Honor Roll every semester. She is a member of the zoology club and has volunteered at the humane society. She has been offered and accepted a position with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to begin after she graduates.
Groves and her fiancé, who works in WSU’s Radiation Safety Office, became engaged on March 4. Knowing of her special love of cedar trees, he proposed to her in front of the largest cedar tree east of the Cascades in the old grove cedar forest in Elk River. They plan to marry in September.
Student Highlight
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College: College of Sciences |
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Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology with an option in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology |
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High School: Cascade High School, Leavenworth, Wash., 2001 |
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Other Colleges Attended: Central Washington University, 2001-2002 |
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Career Goal: To work in wildlife habitat conservation and restoration to promote endangered species protection and recovery. To help facilitate the reintroduction and success of large carnivores such as wolves and mountain lions in the mid-west and plains area. |
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Parents: Diane Marie and Gary Wayne Groves of Colville, Wash. |