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HAPPENING THURSDAY AT THE MEETING
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Student and Early Career Professional Theme Day
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Put on an extra pot of coffee because we're going from 10:00 am to 8:30 pm EDT with Student and Early Career Professional Theme Day! First, a careers workshop with an all-star speaker panel including professionals from various fisheries career paths within government, academia, and NGOs who will identify career skill sets needed, what employers look for, demands of the career, and tips for success. Then, following the Student Subsection Meeting and student award presentations, enjoy 7 different themed social rooms focused on topics ranging from surviving graduate school to casual chats and meet-ups.
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Student and Early Career Professional Day speaker lineup
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AWARD PRESENTATIONS
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Emerging Leader Mentorship Awards
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- Janessa Esquible-Hussion, Orutsararmiut Native Council
- Corbin Hilling, Virginia Tech
- Michael Lawrence, University of Manitoba
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J Frances Allen Scholarship
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- Winner: L. Zoe Almeida, The Ohio State University
- Runner Up: Emily T. Slesinger, Rutgers University
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John E. Skinner Memorial Fund Awards
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- Michael Baker, University of Georgia
- Alexander Catalano, Southern Illinois University
- Allison Durland Donahou, University of Florida
- Kenneth Erickson, Louisiana State University
- Avril Harder, Purdue University
- Jared Krebs, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
- Cassidy Miles, Western Illinois University
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- Tyler Plum, Nova Southeastern University
- Shaley Valentine, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
- Bethany Wager, West Virginia University
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Skinner Honorable Mentions
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Nathan Backenstose, State University of New York at Buffalo
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Sam Grinstead, Iowa State University
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Dylan Osterhaus, Iowa State University
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Kristia Pechacek, University of Wisconsin- La Crosse
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Nicholas Somogyi, Oregon State University
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Steven Berkeley Marine Conservation Fellowship
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- Winner: John Swenson, University of Massachusetts
- Runner Up: Carissa Gervasi, Florida International University
- Runner Up: Victoria Quennessen, Oregon State University
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SCIENCE
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The AFS Virtual Escape Room is designed to submerse participants into the fisheries world during these virtual and socially distant times. There are 8 multi-level adventures to be completed while racing the clock! These challenges address a wide array of fishery disciplines and experience. Roughly an hour to an hour and a half should be allotted to completing the escape room.
Students and Early Career Professionals will be paired with other participants and given their own video platform to communicate effectively to complete the escape room. Other participants are encouraged but will simply receive the link to the escape room and are expected to provide their own platform and participants.
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Take a break, grab some coffee, and browse the virtual exhibits at the Trade Show! See the latest technology, ask questions, and visit their websites.
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Browsing is now open for the Silent Auction - look through fishing and nature trips, art and photography, fishing equipment, and books. Bidding will open the second week of the meeting on September 21.
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We are still seeking donations for this important fundraiser: experiences, park passes, artistic creations, tours, and more. Show off your hobbies and crafts, your favorite rivers and lakes, or your cabin at the lake - the possibilities are unlimited!
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VIRTUAL MEETING TIPS AND TRICKS
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Seeking more synchronicity in your interaction with authors? Try Angling for Answers! Authors of 152 presentations will be online to immediately answer questions submitted via the Q&A box on their presentation's page. Thursday's hours are:
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- 3:00 - 7:00 pm EDT (30-min slots)
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All registered attendees have been invited to join our Virtual Annual Meeting Slack workspace (click here for invitation). Network with colleagues, introduce yourself, show off your presentation, ask questions, create polls, share photos, and get engaged! We have some quick directions on how to get slacking.
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NOT REGISTERED?
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It's not too late! All live sessions are being recorded and will be available for later viewing. Most papers and posters are pre-recorded and are available on demand 24/7 during and after the meeting.
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