Continuing Education Workshop: $25 Professionals / Free for Students Using Microsoft EXCEL for Fisheries Data Analysis with Jack Van Deventer, the developer of MicroFish. Download the Workshop Flyer Here.
Full Oral Presentation: 15 minutes to present, 5 minutes for questions. Powerpoint Required.
Lightning Talk: 7 minutes to present, 3 minutes for questions. PowerPoint for students and professionals to present new projects or programs, results from ongoing work.
Poster Presentation: to be on display January 29th starting at 6:00 PM at the VT German Club, during the start of the social.
Abstracts must be submitted by January 15th, 2025
Lodging and Events
Hyatt Place
Blacksburg / University
Lodging Rate: $122 / night
The Chapter will offer a limited number of free rooms for students
METHOD OF RESERVATIONS: Individual Individual Reservations: We understand room assignments will be made directly with the Hyatt Place Blacksburg / University by calling 1-540-552-7500 or writing the hotel room reservation department or by calling our toll-free number 1-888-591-1234. In doing so, please ask your attendees to request the group rate for American Fisheries Society, Virginia Chapter.
RESERVATION CUT-OFF DATE: January 7, 2025
Awards and Scholarships
The Virginia Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is proud to offer awards to professionals and students. They are as follows:
EUGENE W. SURBER AWARD
NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATIONIST AWARD
ROSS GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
JENKINS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
BEST STUDENT PRESENTATION AWARDS
To nominate an individual for an award and learn more about each of these opportunities, please visit the Awards page. Nominations and questions should be addressed to Kirk Smith asmithe@gmu.edu