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American Fisheries Society

The American Fisheries Society (AFS) is an international, professional and scientific organization of nearly 9,000 fisheries managers and aquatic scientists. Founded in 1870, AFS is the world's oldest and largest organization dedicated to strengthening the fisheries profession, advancing fisheries science, and conserving fisheries resources. AFS Chapters exist throughout North America and members reside in 75 countries. There are 21 different Sections which represent professional interest groups that operate independently of AFS geographic areas.

Organization contact: Gus Rassam, ()
Organization website: http://www.fisheries.org/afs/

Programs, Resources, and Events

Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program
The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program is a summer mentoring program for high school students sponsored by the American Fisheries Society. The principal goal of the Hutton Program is to stimulate interest in careers in fisheries science and management among groups underrepresented in the fisheries professions, including minorities and women. Application to the program is open to all junior and senior high school students, regardless of race, creed, or gender. Because the program seeks to increase diversity within the fisheries professions, preference is given to qualified women and minority applicants. Students accepted into the program are matched with professional mentors and enjoy a hands-on fisheries science experience in a marine and/or freshwater setting. During the summer, students work alongside their mentors, collecting samples and assisting with analyzing data. Students participate in a wide variety of activities, including: stream sampling, seining, ecosystem restoration, electrofishing, fish tagging and tracking, laboratory analyses of fish, public education, and angler surveys. All Hutton scholars receive a scholarship award of $3,000.
Location: American Fisheries Society, 5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 110, Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Venue/facilty: various municipal, state, federal, provincial, university, private and non-governmental facilities
Link: http://www.fisheries.org/afs/#hutton
Organization: American Fisheries Society
Contact: Kathryn Winkler, ()
Collaborating organizations: American Institute of Biological Sciences, National Association of Biology Teachers, NOAA Education
Primary discipline: biology, environmental science
Type of program: scholarship, summer internship and mentoring experience
Resources: Digital presentation (slides), Educational resources, Image (Photograph; Illustration; Diagram), Journal / Magazine - print, Pamphlet / Brochure, Report, Website

The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program

The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program is a summer mentoring program for high school students sponsored by the American Fisheries Society. The principal goal of the Hutton Program is to stimulate interest in careers in fisheries science and management among groups underrepresented in the fisheries professions, including minorities and women. Application to the program is open to all sophomore, junior, and senior high school students regardless of race, creed, or gender. Because the principal goal of the program is to increase diversity within the fisheries professions, preference will be given to qualified women and minority applicants. Students selected for the program are matched with a professional mentor in their area for a summer-long, hands-on experience in a marine or freshwater setting. A scholarship of $3,000 is awarded to each student accepted into the program. For more information, contact us at hutton@fisheries.org.

Location: The American Fisheries Society, 5410 Grosvenor Lane , Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Venue/facilty: American Fisheries Society
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Link: http://www.fisheries.org/afs/hutton.html
Organization: American Fisheries Society
Contact: Kathryn Winkler, ()
Primary discipline: biology
Type of program: summer mentoring program