Sunday, March 26:
Professional Development Workshops:
- An Introduction to R for Fishery Students and Researchers by Isaac Nyameke and Nabahel Rex-Oneal (Day 1)
Monday, March 27:
Professional Development Workshops:
- An Introduction to R for Fishery Students and Researchers by Isaac Nyameke and Nabahel Rex-Oneal (Day 2)
- Science Communication Workshop by Kelly Ireland
- Introduction to Fly Tying by Stian Stensland, Joe Spencer, Kevin Fitzgerald, Ben Rich, and Will Samuel
- Collaborative Approaches to DEI in Fisheries (By invitation, UAF Akasofu Building. For more information, please contact deic@afs-alaska.org)
Evening Welcome Social & Film Festival at Morris Thompson Visitor’s Center
Tuesday, March 28:
Plenary: Dr. Jessica Black
Symposia and Contributed Talks
Mentorship Mixer (catered lunch)
Affinity Groups*
Evening Social TBA
Wednesday, March 29:
Plenary: Dr. Schery Umanzor
Poster Session and Trade Show
Symposia and Contributed Talks
Past Presidents’ Lunch (catered)
Affinity Groups*
5K Spawning Run / Walk
Evening Social TBA
Thursday, March 30:
Plenary: Drs. Katie Howard and Vanessa von Biela
Symposia and Contributed Talks
Chapter Business Meeting (catered lunch, all are welcome)
Affinity Groups*
Evening Banquet and Awards
Friday, March 31:
Allyship in Fisheries discussion (breakfast provided, all are welcome)
- Ice Fishing
- Chena Hot Springs Resort
*Affinity Groups: Affinity group mixers are designed to help members from underrepresented groups gather, build community, and bolster a sense of belonging within the AK Chapter of AFS. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-spirit +), Disability, First Generation College Students (Past and Present), Dependent Caregivers, and Women/Underrepresented Genders groups will be offered. Please note that you must identify as a member of the group you wish to join.