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The Women of Fisheries, Inc. Board is pausing the annual fisHER Adventure Classic to give back in a different way this year. Many in our Women of Fisheries community are facing unexpected financial difficulties, and we wanted to do something to help. We invite you to join our Fish Sisters […]
Women of Fisheries is a community of women in fisheries science who not only do amazing work but also support each other. We recently asked our members to give “fish bumps” to recognize their recent achievements and accomplishments and those of their women colleagues. We learned about a colleague’s first […]
EVERYONE should have a safe, fun, and productive conference experience, so we’ve pulled together some tips and tools to help when traveling, socializing, and beyond. This is not an exhaustive list by any means, but we hope these reminders will help. If you need transportation: At a social event or […]
“A good PhD is a done PhD” was the mantra that helped me finish my PhD on time. I’ve appreciated any advice along the lines of “Finished, not perfect.”
We wanted to update our blog from 2021 with some new information, given the policies and actions under the current (2025) U.S. Federal Administration. Those policies may be making members of the LGBTQ+ community feel extra vulnerable. Therefore, having allies at school, in the workplace, and in life in general […]
In our Research Highlights blog series, we debut newly published fisheries research by our women of fisheries colleagues. If you have research you would like to highlight and share with our readers, submit a nomination form here! Traylor, S.D., E.F. Granek, M. Duncan, and S.M. Brander. 2024. From the ocean […]
In January, we announced the winners of the Women of Fisheries Gives Back! Award for early career fisheries scientists. Although we were only able give out two awards, the applicants were excellent and we highlighted a few of their unique journeys and experiences in February. Here are a few more […]
“Be prepared to challenge traditional gender roles. Your scientific expertise and contributions can gradually change perceptions within the community..”
In our Research Highlights blog series, we debut newly published fisheries research by our women of fisheries colleagues. If you have research you would like to highlight and share with our readers, submit a nomination form here! Lindelien, S., D.C. Parkyn, C.C. Anderson, J.H. O’Connor, A.C. Dutterer, and P. Schueller. […]
In January, we announced the winners of the Women of Fisheries Gives Back! Award for early career fisheries scientists. Although we were only able give out two awards, the applicants were excellent and we wanted to highlight a few of their unique journeys and experiences. Meet some of the amazing […]