Unfortunately, finding field gear as a woman can be a challenge – especially waders, which are typically designed to fit male bodies. So, we turned to the 2,000+ members of Women of Fisheries to get their advice on what has worked for them! Like many kinds of field gear, women […]
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From October 1-15, 2025, Women of Fisheries collected donations to help support members with current financial difficulties. A HUGE thank you to our members for the generous donations during the “Fish Sisters Unite Campaign.” We received a total of $788 from our donors and Women of Fisheries matched the 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.”
With the help of money raised from our 2024 fisHER Adventure Classic, we will be able to offer TWO $250 awards this year to early career professionals. Funds can be used to help with professional training, attending an upcoming professional conference, or even getting a professional outfit for your next […]
Thank You for Making This Year’s Fundraiser a Success! We are thrilled with the incredible participation in this year’s Women of Fisheries, Inc. annual fundraiser! Thanks to the support of our amazing community, we raised over $1,000, which will fund two Early Career Awards and help cover our annual operating […]
Celebrating 5 years of outdoor fun by flipping the adventure! The fisHER Adventure Classic is the annual fundraising event for Women of Fisheries, Inc. For the last four years, registrants participated in an outdoor adventure of their choosing and shared their stories to compete for bragging rights for the Most […]
“There will come a point where you will think you are fighting a losing battle (global warming, invasives, etc.), but what you’re doing has a purpose. YOU have a purpose and are worthy of fulfilling that role.”
Displays around Oxford University about women in science are described and rated for impact.
“Your career journey into whatever you want to do does not have to be within the standard or “by the book” regardless of what people say.”