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We are living in a world that, at times, feels to be moving too fast to process. Like anything else, how we individually respond to this changing world varies. I have been around long enough to live through several major technological advancements – personal computers, the internet, and cell phones […]
By Emily Hamilton, 2026 Early Career Award Winner When I learned I had been selected as the recipient of the Women of Fisheries Early Career Award, I felt incredibly honored. As someone just beginning my career in fisheries and aquatic science, it means so much to be recognized by an […]
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! Garlock, T., J. Chu, C. Crandall, J. Dutka-Gianelli, R.B.M. Pincinato, and L. Liu. […]
Congratulations to all of our new fish sister graduates! Your graduation represents years of hard work, grit, and sacrifice and is an achievement worth celebrating. No matter where your journeys take you next, whether you are starting a new job, continuing your education, or exploring other opportunities, we know the […]
We wanted to take the opportunity to wish our LGBTQIA2S+ community members a Happy Pride Month. Some ask why celebrating Pride is important. The answer, like many things in life, is complex, and may vary depending on who you ask. Pride Month is about so much more than rainbows and […]
“My advice is to stay strong, find your allies, and remember you are smart and capable of flourishing in this career. ”
Moon Joy to “Fisheries Joy” – So you may be wondering what this has to do with Women of Fisheries? I think many of us who are in school for fisheries or who work in fisheries are here because we have a desire to learn more, to explore more, to try to understand more, and maybe seek out an adventure or two.
By: Heather Moncrief-Cox, with Lynn Mattes It usually starts small – a decline in morning greetings, less enthusiasm when discussing project ideas, or you’re “accidentally” forgotten on important emails. You feel like you’re overreacting, but the work colleague you respect and think of as a mentor and friend is suddenly […]
In February, we announced the winners of the Women of Fisheries Gives Back! Award for early career fisheries scientists. Although we were only able give out three awards, the applicants were excellent and we wanted to highlight a few of their unique journeys and experiences. Their experiences ranged from studying […]
Thank you to everyone who has made our fifth annual Early Career Award possible! It was an amazing pool of applicants, and thanks to generous donations during the Fish Sisters Unite Campaign last year, we were able to support three awards this year! Learn more about our winners (Emily Hamilton, […]