AFS Beneath the Surface

Today's episode features a conversation with Ben West, who has served as a consultant for AFS and other organizations in the fisheries and wildlife space, specifically for projects focused on strategic development, continuing education, and communication. The conversation highlights a recent professional development retreat hosted by AFS. This retreat focused on identifying challenges faced by pro...

AFS launched the Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program in 2001, to stimulate interest in fisheries and aquatic sciences among underrepresented groups in the fisheries profession. This episode featured Kathy Guindon, chair of the Hutton Program, for an introduction to the program, tips for Hutton mentors, and stories about past Hutton students. Thank you to all Hutton Committee members and the Hu...

Today's guest, Tim Grabowski, joins us from Hawaii! We're talking about the Honolulu Annual Meeting, the AFS Pacific Islands Chapter, and Hawaii travel tips. Tim Grabowski is the AFS Pacific Islands Chapter President and local chair for the 2024 Annual Meeting. Tim is the Unit Leader for the U.S. Geological Survey Hawai'i Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, and an adjunct associate professor at the...

This week, we are meeting with Abigail Archer, the chair of the AFS Membership Committee, to talk a bit about the committee's mission and current projects. Episode guest: Abigail Archer, AFS Membership Committee Chair Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension & Woods Hole Sea Grant   Link(s) mentioned in this episode: 2024 AFS Annual Meeting: https://afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/ Send...

This episode is an introduction to the AFS Climate Ambassadors Program (CAP), which offers communication skills training focused on climate change. Join us for a conversation about the origin of the program, program structure/content, and other CAP and AFS related stories!   Episode Guests: Julie Claussen Fisheries Conservation Foundation Climate Ambassadors Program Steering Committee   Leah Baumw...

Even wonder how scientific meetings are planned? Today's episode is a short introduction to conference planning with AFS Meetings Director, Shawn Johnston and AFS Meeting Consultant/Contractor, Kerrell Dunsmore. AFS Staff contacts: https://fisheries.org/about/meet-the-staff/ Webinar proposals

It's time for a fisheries policy update! This week, AFS Policy Consultant, Drue Winters, shares updates from the Hill related to fisheries resources.

The World Fisheries Congress delayed us in posting this episode, but today we're back on track. This episode is the second in the two-part series featuring AFS Officer Candidates. The 2024 AFS officer election will be held March 22-April 26. Today on AFS Beneath the Surface, get to know Second Vice President candidate, Marlis Douglas.  Marlis shares her professional background and past involvement...

This episode is part one of a two-part series! The 2024 AFS officer election will be held March 22-April 26. Today on AFS Beneath the Surface, get to know Second Vice President candidate, Lori Martin.  Lori shares her professional background and past involvement with AFS, as well as some ideas for the future. Send questions, comments, and future podcast topics to membership@fisheries.org.

Join us for a preview of the upcoming 2024 World Fisheries Congress! AFS is joined by Donna Parrish - World Council of Fisheries Societies President and Abigail Lynch - 2024 World Fisheries Congress Program-Co Chair. Donna and Abby share some insight on bringing the WFC to the United States and some highlights of the Congress. 2024 World Fisheries Congress: https://wfc2024.fisheries.org/ American...

In this episode, we're visiting with 2023-2024 AFS President, Cecil Jennings. Cecil shares insight on his route to becoming an AFS officer and his current presidential plan of work.

The American Fisheries Society is excited to share the first episode of our new podcast! AFS Executive Director, Doug Austen, shares a preview of Society events in 2024.  Events mentioned during the webinar: 2024 World Fisheries Congress   2024 AFS Annual Meeting   January 9 webinar - Standard Sampling Review Registration   February 4 webinar - Freshwater Mussel Research - USGS Registration