By Maggie Coffey Skin cancer awareness and prevention – it needs to be addressed more often in our profession! Not only the impacts that extended sun exposure can have on your body, but how to properly care for your skin while working in the field. With all of the different […]
Job hunting is hard, no matter the field, but it can be especially tricky in fisheries.
May is career month in our Women of Fisheries group! As we discuss careers in fisheries science, we thought it would also be a good time to return to a previous discussion in the private group: when is the best time to have kids? Not all people see parenthood as […]
Welcome to our blog series, Research Highlights! On the second Monday of each month, 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! This Month’s Research Highlight:Moncrief-Cox, H.E., J.K. […]
“Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!” Ms. Frizzle had it completely right.
Alright gear companies and field crews of the world, the women of fisheries have an ask for you: can you get us some gear that fits us??? This conversation has come up MANY times in our Women of Fisheries discussions: it can be a huge challenge for women to find […]
Welcome to our blog series, Research Highlights! On the second Monday of each month, 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! This Month’s Research Highlight:Lyons, Kady, Dovi […]
For this month’s profile, instead of profiling one inspiring woman, we are highlighting an entire group of inspiring women – the haenyeo (women divers) of Jeju, South Korea. The culture of Jeju haenyeo dates back to the 17th century, and in 2016 was officially recognized by UNESCO, for their Intangible […]
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 […]