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Big Data Symposium

Greetings FITS members: Are you a manager or researcher that uses large data sets? The FITS ex-comm is putting together a symposium for AFS 2020 in Columbus entitled: “Challenges and Opportunities of Using Big Data to Address Fisheries Management Issues.” We would like you to contribute! Here is a description of our symposium: Advancing technologies... Read More

Plan Ahead for Easy Meeting Scheduling!

Did you know there will not be a printed scheduled for AFS Reno? Plan your meeting early by taking the following steps: Download the meeting app to your smartphone. Click here for Google Play or here for Apple. Set up multi-device sync on the app (see instructions below). Visit https://plan.core-apps.com/afs_tws2019/login and use the same credentials... Read More

Add a Workshop to Your Schedule!

FITS is proud to bring you the course Database Concepts, Designs, and Application in Wildlife and Fisheries Science, a relevant topic whether you are just starting out or have worked for a long time in the struggle to manage data well. We also encourage you to check out these great workshops and sign up if... Read More

2019 OFWIM Annual Meeting Second Workshop Offering

Kevin Oxenrider (WV DNR Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Leader) will be hosting OFWIM’s second workshop offering at the 2019 annual meeting: Herp Tracking and Technology! This is a perfect workshop for any biologist or information manager who wants to learn more about the tools used to collect spatial data and how these data are used... Read More

Tiffany Hopper

Please Welcome Your Upcoming President-Elect!

We are excited to announce that the election for President-elect garnered over 100 member votes split between two great candidates! Thank you to both Tiffany and Jason for running; your willingness to serve and dedicate your time to the Section is very much appreciated!! Please welcome Dr. Tiffany Hopper, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, as... Read More