It’s that time of year!! Please join us from October 1-15 for the 2023 virtual fisHER Adventure Classic – the 4th annual fundraising effort for Women of Fisheries, Inc. Instead of the classic virtual 5K, this event incorporates all interests related to getting outside! Grab your hiking boots, kayak, paddle board, bike, swimsuit, fishing […]
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“Don’t be afraid to fail. It’s simple advice, but very hard to practice sometimes!”
“Don’t work to please others. Know your value. Push back.”
Last month, 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 […]
By: Heather Cox Maybe you grew up dreaming of becoming a marine biologist, or maybe you discovered a passion for the inhabitants of rivers and streams during undergrad, but no matter how you got started, you pushed through years of schooling to earn that precious piece of paper (or papers) […]
Thank you to everyone who has made our second annual Early Career Award possible! It was an amazing pool of applicants, and thanks to proceeds from the fisHER Adventure Classic and generous monthly recurring donations by Robert Campbell we were again able to support two awards this year! Learn more […]
By Alexandra Norelli and Maggie Coffey An interview with a principal investigator (PI) should be a two-way process. As potential students, we expect to be interviewed before being selected for a graduate position. But it is important to interview the PI to determine if the position is a good fit […]
To start out 2023, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who financially contributed to Women of Fisheries, Inc. in 2022. We are so grateful for your generosity and support of our mission. A special shoutout to these top sponsors: Organizations Bass Level Florida Chapter: American Fisheries […]
To our Fish Sisters and Allies, As we approach the end of another year, we enter a time of reflection. If your year was anything like ours, it has been one full of peaks and valleys, but alas, here we are. We made it. Together. We are so glad you […]
Are you an early career professional who needs some financial assistance getting your foot in the door? Maybe you need a little extra cash for professional training or assistance attending an upcoming professional conference. Or maybe you just need some help getting a professional outfit for your next interview. No […]