The AFS Genetics Section would like to congratulate Dr. Jean-Sébastien Moore as the recipient of the 2017 Early Career Award. The goal of the Early Career Award is to promote innovative genetics research, increase interest in fisheries genetics careers, and enhance professional connections among fisheries geneticists. Jean-Sébastien is an Assistant Professor at Laval University in... Read More
Congratulations to Stevan Phelps Memorial Award recipients Patrick DeHaan, Brice Adams, Paul Scheerer, and Brian Bangs. Further congratulations go to James E. Wright Graduate Student Awardees Zachary Robinson and Matthew Snyder. Please visit our Award pages for more information and pictures! Read More
On behalf of the AFS Genetics Section, we are now accepting applications for graduate student travel awards to the annual AFS meeting in Tampa, FL. Faculty, this is a great opportunity for graduate students so please encourage them to apply. These instructions describe the selection criteria and application procedure. Applications are due on July 19... Read More
The Genetics Section would like to congratulate Hannah Lachance (University of Vermont) and Hayley Nuetzel (UC Santa Cruz), respective recipients of Graduate Student Travel Awards to the 13th International Coregonid Symposium in Bayfield, WI, and the Western Division AFS Meeting in Missoula, MT. We wish you good luck and safe travels! Read More
It’s time to start the process of selecting this year’s Genetic Section Early Career Awardee. Please see our Awards and Early Career Award pages for details on the award and nomination process. The submission deadline for nomination packages is 30 June 2017. Read More
We have some sad news to pass along to Section members. Neil Billington passed away late in January. Neil had a great enthusiasm for his work and his students at Troy University. Everyone who interacted with Neil over his research into walleye, sauger, polar bears, or his other interests will remember his unique sense of... Read More
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission Travel Award seeks to promote academic excellence by providing funds to student scientists to present graduate research results at scientific conferences. Two travel awards will be provided to M.Sc. or Ph.D. students whose research is likely to make a significant contribution to understanding Great Lakes aquatic ecology and fishery science.... Read More
A new travel award is available to graduate student members of the Genetics Section. The award will provide $400 for a graduate student to attend the Western Division of the American Fisheries Society meeting in Missoula, MT, from 22-25 May 2017. The successful applicant will present his/her results in a Genetics Symposium organized by Fred... Read More
Greetings – We are excited to host the 13th International Coregonid Symposium in Bayfield, Wisconsin, and welcome abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations. Please visit our website (www.coregonid2017.com) to submit an abstract and to find more information on the host city and the symposium program. All abstracts must be submitted online prior to... Read More
A new travel award is available to graduate student members of the Genetics Section. The award, co-sponsored by the Symposium and the Section, supports travel to the 13th International Coregonid Symposium in Bayfied, WI. A total of $1000 will be awarded, with up to $500 awarded to any one student. Application materials are due to... Read More
