FITS Update
The MacGyvers are back for AFS 2026, continuing a tradition of showcasing ingenuity in fisheries science! Abstract submission deadline is April 22nd. See session info here: https://afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/2026/03/10/macgyvering-innovative-problem-solving-in-fisheries-science/ Questions? Email: datatechnologysection@gmail.com or visit our website: https://units.fisheries.org/fits/ Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates! Read More
Hope everyone had a wonderful time in San Antonio. The MacGyver Symposium once again went really well! We want to express our thanks to all of our presenters, organizers, spectators, and members that came out to support the Symposium. Now that we are back into the swing of every day… We want to hear from... Read More
The 2025 National AFS meeting is just around the corner! The 2025 Data and Technology Section Annual Business Meeting is scheduled for right after the MacGyver Symposium, Monday, August 11th at 4-5PM CST. We will be meeting in the Rivercenter Conference Room 13, right after the MacGyver Symposium is completed! Please see the Agenda as... Read More
We welcome Brian Beckley to the Data and Technology Section Executive Committee as the President-Elect! He will be at the annual business meeting in San Antonio, make sure you say “Hi!”. We look forward to working with him moving forward. See below for some information about Brian! Brian Beckley President, Voda IQ Chairperson, Region 3... Read More
Vote now for the new Data and Technology President-Elect! Please cast your vote below before end of day, Friday June 27, 2025. Use this form to cast your vote: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCHaFNUTqLVsYt_N-5yYGjWVG8zVTA_THJxANht3eLT_SnwQ/viewform We have 2 nominees for the next incoming President of the Data and Technology Section and it is time for your voice as part of... Read More
The time has come, MacGyver. The Data and Technology Section is calling on YOU to submit your abstract for our 4th annual “MacGyvering: Innovative Problem Solving in Fisheries Science” Symposium at the American Fisheries Society national conference in San Antonio 2025. Do you want to share your solutions to fisheries dilemmas with a wider audience... Read More
The Treasurer Election results are in…. Congratulations Amberle Jones on being elected into the Data and Technology Executive Committee as Treasurer! If you want to see a little bit more about Amberle, see her Bio below. We are excited to have Amberle join us on our monthly calls and hopefully we will be able to... Read More
Please see the link below to vote for a new Data and Technology Section Treasurer. Election will close at close of business on November 30th. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-u0UwlsU0YMrpLRU95mMyTKSX1_HeSy7fcoEnX-6gUc0kKA/viewform The Data and Technology Section is putting out feelers for a President-Elect candidate. If you are interested or know anyone, please reach out to datatechnologysection@gmail.com or contact... Read More
R-Based “FAMS” application pilot demo Come join us in the Conference Center Venue Room 318B following the Data and Technology Section meeting if you are interested in the R-Based “FAMS” application pilot demo that is in production! There will be a chance to preview this new application, offer feedback and suggestions, and also volunteer to... Read More
Aloha from the Executive Committee of the Data & Technology Section of the American Fisheries Society. Please join us for our annual business meeting at 4:45PM Hawaiian Standard Time on Monday, September 16, 2024. This will be hosted virtually through Zoom (see the Agenda for a link) and in person in room 318B of the... Read More
