We welcome anyone interested in growing academically and professionally in the space of agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences. You don’t have to have any specific major or background to join. As the need for diverse and talented leaders increases to address 21st century global challenges, our goal is to amplify, support, and help develop the next generation of thought and change leaders. Our members range from:  

• Academia, government, industry, and nonprofit 
• Middle (7th - 8th grade) and high school to collegiate (undergrad and graduate) and professionals 
• Majors from business, social sciences, animal and plant sciences, engineering, public health, education, and more!  

A full slate of officers includes: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, and Historian. Students may serve in more than one capacity. New chapters must have at least a President, one VP, and a Secretary or Secretary/Treasurer, and these offices must be held by three different individuals.  

Duties of officers are up to the discretion of your chapter. Other positions may be created based on your chapter’s interests and needs. Some chapters have developed an events and outreach coordinator, social media specialist, ad-hoc special committees for various initiatives, etc. 

Benefits include access to the gated pages on the website (including jobs and internships board and Junior MANRRS and Collegiate resources), eligibility to MANRRS-specific scholarships and programs, and an interdisciplinary network that extends from academia and government to industry and nonprofits. 

Benefits for students: 

• Expand network to build professional and personal connections  
• Exclusive scholarships, jobs, and internships 
• Exclusive experiential learning programs  
• Webinars catered to your interests in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, professional development, and field-related topics 
• Premiere recruitment events at the regional and national level to develop and showcase skills  

Benefits for advisors: 

• Expand network of like-minded educators/advisors and opportunities for collaboration 
• Connect classroom learning to real-world applications 
• Exposure to partners for professional development and understanding of the industry  
• Broader impacts and service 
• Access resources for inclusive mentoring and teaching to support minority students  

Student members affiliated with a chapter do not need to pay a fee to the National Office. Each chapter sets their own dues for their student members.  

Once your chapter application is approved, your school will appear in the dropdown menu on the register/renew page. Members can then register on that page to gain access to the member-exclusive webpages. Students affiliated with a chapter can complete their registration process at the chapter level.  

• Complete the interest form. 
• Submit a new chapter application form. 
• After approval by the Executive Committee, you’ll be given a MANRRS chapter email address and info to manage your chapter.  
• Register all students and members to access resources, programs, scholarships, and other opportunities. 

• Having an advisor from your school is essential for building stability and helping the organization build a strong foundation. Any currently employed full-time member of the university's faculty or staff chosen by the chapter's membership is eligible.  
• Ideally, advisors are personable, energetic, and willing to serve for an extended period.  

• Support and communication from National Officers who represent the region your chapter is located in, as well as the National Office  
• Bi-weekly MANRRS Monday Newsletter 
• Quarterly meetings with guest speakers and mini workshops to develop chapter advisor and student executive teams  
• Five Strategies for MANRRS Advisors article with evidence-based resources  
• Marketing and Recruiting ToolKit  
• Networking opportunities at regional and national conferences with other advisors and chapter leaders