Job hunting is hard, no matter the field, but it can be especially tricky in fisheries.
Author: women.of.fisheries
“Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!” Ms. Frizzle had it completely right.
Women’s History Month may be coming to an end, but that does not mean we should stop celebrating the accomplishments of women.
By Alexandra Norelli As the Women of Fisheries Resources page grows, it’s good to take some time to highlight some special groups doing great work for women in STEM fields. Below are profiles of some women’s groups that may help expand your support and professional networks! 1. Minorities in Shark […]
What is your favorite thing about working in fisheries?
“Data to information, information to action” has been a guiding maxim in my career.
“I raise up my voice — not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard.” –Malala Yousafzai One of our goals at Women of Fisheries is to amplify and support the voices of women in our field. By sharing our experiences, we can inform, inspire, […]
“Not failure, but low aim is a crime.” –Roger Arlinger Young
My very first research project was an epic, total failure. As in, pretty much no data, no findings, absolutely nothing to show for it. I won’t bog you down with details about the project, but long story short it centered on trapping invasive rats on an island to look at […]
“Above all, don’t fear difficult moments. The best comes from them.”
– Rita Levi-Montalcini
For the last post of 2020, we decided to reflect and focus on a few of the positive accomplishments by this group this year.