Higher Level Thinking Course

October 2025 Online Course:

Description

Fisheries professionals often deal with complex ecological and social issues. How can we apply higher-level thinking to make better decisions and solve complex problems? We apply a blend of thinking skills to work through a complex fisheries management case study, and help participants develop strategies for better thinking and problem solving.

Date & Time

Thursday, October 30, 2025

11:00 am – 4:00 pm Eastern Time

Instructors

Vic DiCenzo

Brian Murphy

Virginia Tech, emeritus

Course Fees

AFS Professional/Regular Members: $125
Member Students: $75
Member Early Career Professionals: $100
Non-member professionals: $200
Non-member students: $100

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Feedback from past Higher-Level Thinking course attendees:

“I thought this workshop was very insightful and gave me some helpful strategies to strengthen my critical thinking skills. As someone still early in my career, I found it to be especially valuable for learning ways to approach problems and make decisions with a greater perspective.”

“As fisheries professionals, we are often met with unique challenges while working with complex natural systems that often host multiple user groups. This workshop presents critical thinking strategies that will help any fisheries professional explore different paths to success while overcoming these unique challenges.”

“I think that the critical thinking workshop was beneficial to the work we do. I often think we get stuck in a way of thinking that aligns with our beliefs, education, and experiences. I think this workshop was useful in opening my eyes to this pitfall, and that other perspectives are vital for success.“