Member Contributions
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- 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
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
The Data & Technology Section of the American Fisheries Society is accepting nominations for the next Treasurer. Put your name in the hat today, or nominate someone that you know. Only Data & Technology Section members are eligible (if they are not currently a member, they can go sign up right now!). As Treasurer, you... Read More
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
The AFS’s Center for Fisheries Technology and Collaboration is growing weekly, thanks in large part to the hard work of our wonderful volunteers! Please let these folks know how much you appreciate their contributions next time you talk to them! Meet some of them by watching the slideshow. [metaslider id=1249] Here’s a full listing of... Read More
Dear FITS members, We are requesting feedback on a potential by-law change that would reduce FITS presidency terms from 6 to 4 years. Leading officers currently serve a total of 6 years (two as president-elect, two as president, and two as past president), which can be a barrier to recruitment and participation. This is a... Read More
Good Morning, I am working with a business analyst to finish up an RFP to replace our current web-based fisheries data entry and storage system with a new one that will allow us to electronically collect data in the field. I know I’m not alone in this quest, so I’m asking if any of you... Read More
The officers and members would like to welcome Sarah Grasty as our new Communications and Outreach Coordinator! We are all looking forward to getting to work with and know Sarah better. Below she tells us a little bit about herself. My name is Sarah Grasty and I am currently a senior biological scientist on a... Read More
One of many Northern Pike (and Walleye) “sampled” by hook and line in Winefred Lake, Alberta, Canada Read More
