Workshops
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
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
Have you ever struggled with communicating highly technical information to non-technical stakeholders? One of the workshop offerings for the 2019 OFWIM Annual Meeting can help! Trainers from the Center for Communicating Science at Virginia Tech will be hosting a “Communicating Science” workshop to help us learn how to communicate clearly and overcome the “curse of... Read More
Please join us for the latest webinar presented by the OFWIM Training & Education Committee Introduction to Quantum GIS – A Virtual Tour of the National Conservation Training Center Thursday July 25, 2019 at 11:00 am PDT (2 pm EDT) Presenter: Don Schrupp To register go to https://ofwim.my.webex.com/ofwim.my/j.php?RGID=rb8a8e747d4e19ddbd983f57bbc582e5d This webinar will be an introduction to... 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
The Fisheries Information and Technology Section is excited to announce a new travel award of up to $1,000 to attend its partner society OFWIM’s annual meeting! We are looking for a FITS member to represent the Section at the meeting of the Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers (OFWIM), an international group that promotes... Read More
Using Acoustic Tags to Track Fish 5-6 February 2015 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Attend Online or On-Site at University of Washington School of Aquatic Fishery Sciences, Seattle, WA http://www.HTIsonar.com/at_short_course.htm This course addresses all aspects of tracking fish movement with acoustic tags, including three-dimensional tracking with sub-meter resolution. It includes hands-on-operation and a variety of fish... Read More
