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The AFS Fisheries Information & Technology Section is conducting elections for the 2019-2021 cycle. As a current member, you are eligible and encouraged to participate. Please read the biographies of each candidate below, and then follow the link to vote. The election closes Friday, 2 August 2019. If you have any questions, please contact Paul... Read More
This short course is designed for anyone interested in or involved in handling their Chapter or Division website. Presented by fellow AFS members, course topics will focus on practical needs, useful tools for communication and site management, and one-on-one assistance to make your unit site all it can be. Topics will be discussed in non-technical... Read More
New to managing your own data? Not sure how to handle the volumes of information pouring in on your project? This course is for you! Taught by expert Keith Hurley (Nebraska Game and Parks Commission), this course is designed for anyone who collects and works with data. The focus will be applied fish and wildlife... Read More
Looking for a way to get more involved? FITS wants you! The Fisheries Information and Technology Section works to connect fisheries scientists with the solutions they need for fisheries research and management. Center for Fisheries Technology and Collaboration Committee – This committee will work to establish an environment both at the Annual Meeting and online... Read More
The Fisheries Information & Technology Section is extending the deadline for President-elect nominations by one week (now due 7 May 2019). Put your name in the hat today, or nominate someone that you know. Only FITS members are eligible. As President-elect, you will spend two years assisting with decision-making and planning as a member of the... Read More
Looking for a way to get more involved? FITS wants you! The Fisheries Information and Technology Section works to connect fisheries scientists with the solutions they need for fisheries research and management. Center for Fisheries Technology and Collaboration Committee – This committee will work to establish an environment both at the Annual Meeting and online... Read More
Under the direction of the Program Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating with Divisional staff and Department committees to coordinate Inland Fisheries information. Responsibilities includes serving as the Internet Page Librarian/Coordinator, designing and upgrading Divisional information on the Department’s Internet site, assisting divisional staff with preparation of information suitable for the Internet, monitoring customer... Read More
AFS invites members to register for two upcoming webinars! Meet the Officer Candidates – 2019 Election Wednesday, April 17, 2019 1:00 – 2:00 pm Eastern Time Register now! AFS is offering a new opportunity for the membership to meet the 2019 Second Vice President candidates! Two candidates are running for this position, which involves a... Read More
FITS is sponsoring three outstanding symposia this year, and you should be a part of one! Submit an abstract of 200 words and request to be included in: Integrating Advanced Technologies to Improve Data Quality and Reduce Bias in Fisheries and Wildlife Population Research and Management Marking, Tagging, and Tracking of Fish and Wildlife Back... Read More
Hello FITS members! As many of you may have seen, abstract submission is now open for the 2019 AFS-TWS meeting. Our unit is hosting a symposium comprised of presentations that focus on how advanced technology is progressing and being used in the field of fisheries research. A link to the session abstract may be found here. If your work may... Read More
