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AFS Open Table Webinar: Forward Facing Sonar

Open Table Webinar: Forward Facing Sonar

The Data and Technology, Fisheries Administration, and Fisheries Management Sections of American Fisheries Society are sponsoring a webinar Join us on Feb 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST for the Open Table Webinar Forward-Facing Sonar Register here: https://www.xcdsystem.com/afs/store/registration.cfm?ID=uOZ7Dr1&attenID=9FA4336C-082E-7461-545CBCDE8C7AE8A7 Following presentations there will be time for group discussion and we will share more about a symposium... Read More

Annual Business Meeting, MacGyver, and Survey!

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

Annual Business Meeting in San Antonio: Monday August 11th

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

Brian Beckley, new Pres-Elect of the Data and Technology Section

Welcome our new Pres-Elect: Brian Beckley

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 Pres-Elect!

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

Dory questioning if she should be president-elect of Data and Technology Section

Interested in being President-Elect?

Interested in joining the Data and Technology Section Executive Committee as President-Elect? We are looking for someone interested in being the incoming President (President-Elect) of the Data and Technology Section. This comes as a 6 year commitment: 2 years as President-Elect, 2 years as President, and 2 years as Past President as well as a... Read More

rFAMS Stock Simulation Tool- AFS Webinar; Jan 28, 2025

rFAMS Stock Simulation Tool- an AFS Webinar Come join us on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 between 1-2 PM EST for an AFS Webinar featuring some of the Data and Technology Section’s members! The webinar title is “Seeking Input for Development of rFAMS Stock Simulation Tool”. You can register to watch the symposia here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0ae061a8-7b03-481a-b516-c55f332a4182@ea04981a-ce57-48f5-96aa-0b09f880fa48 You... Read More

Treasurer Election

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

Hooked on a Webinar Idea?

Have an interesting webinar subject that you would like to present to the entire AFS Membership? The American Fisheries Society is rolling out a challenge to all Sections to co-sponsor a webinar session! Let us know if you have a topic of interest you would like to present, and we can put you into contact... Read More