Year Conference was held: 2019
Years the Conferences has been held: 26
Disciplines: Fisheries science, Wildlife science
Gender Balance/Diversity Statement: None
Registration Cost (US dollars): $200-$950
Total Attendance Cost (US dollars): $2000-$4000
Travel Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 10000
Other Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 2500
Associated Scientific Society/Organization: American Fisheries Society, The Wildlife Society
Approx number of Society members (as of 2018): 10,000+
Approximate Number of Conference Attendees (Exhibitors included): 5000
Geographic Location(s): Reno, Nevada, USA
Years held (Annual, Biannual, Triannual): Annual
Host, Funders and Sponsors: USDA, NOAA Fisheries, Forest service, Bee Care, Duke Energy, American Public University, Tervis,College of Science University of Nevada, Avian Power Line, Wild Sheep Foundation
Digital or Virtual Options: None
Digital Archives (Recorded talks & slides): None
Electronic program dissemination:
On-site Maternity Facilities: Yes
On-site Childcare Facilities/Services: None (private, licensed childcare providers available nearby)
Caregiver Grant: None
Career Development Events and Workshops: Yes (1. Science Communication 2. Uncomfortable Conversations: Engaging Diverse Communities 3. Challenges of Balancing Stakeholder Engagement and Scientific Decision-making to Inform Wildlife Policy 4. From Grassroots to Mainstream: How Informed Advocacy and Social Branding Can Drive Conservation of Fish and Wildlife 5. Beyond the Publication: Science Communication Strategies to Increase the Impact of Your Research 6. Integrating Advanced Technologies to Improve Data Quality and Reduce Bias in Fisheries and Wildlife Population Research and Management 7. Navigating the Path to Professional Success 8. Ready, Set, Hire: Information to Help You Succeed in Your Career Search 9. Women of Wildlife Work/Life Balance – Does It Really Exist? 10. Diversity and Inclusion: Leveraging Actions Through Collaboration 11. Professional Ethics & Advocacy 12. The Art of Communicating Cool Science, New Discoveries, and Policy Decisions in the Age of Twitter)
ECR Promotion Events: Yes (1. Emerging Leaders Mentorship Award – The AFS Emerging Leaders Mentorship Award Program was established to develop future leaders of the Society, and the fisheries profession as a whole, by providing selected candidates an opportunity to participate for one year in activities of the AFS Governing Board. 2. J. Frances Allen Scholarship Award – The scholarship fund was established with the intent of encouraging women to become fisheries professionals. The qualified applicant must be a female Ph.D. student conducting aquatic research in line with AFS objectives and be an AFS member as of December 31, 2019. This Award is administered by the AFS Equal Opportunities Section. 3. The Steven Berkeley Marine Conservation Fellowship– The fellowship comprises a competitively based $10,000 award to a graduate student actively engaged in thesis research relevant to marine conservation; a focus on fisheries issues is not required. This Award is administered by the AFS Marine Fisheries Section.)
Travel Awards for ECRs: Yes (Travel grants of up to $500 will be awarded to a limited number of students who are graduate or postdoctoral trainees: Equal Opportunities Section Travel Award– The AFS Equal Opportunities Section is leading an effort to increase participation in the Society by graduate and undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in the fisheries field. The John E. Skinner Memorial Fund – The fund provides monetary travel awards for deserving graduate students or exceptional undergraduate students to attend the AFS annual meeting. Any student who is active in fisheries or related aquatic disciplines is eligible to apply. This Award is administered by the AFS Education Section. Retired Members Travel Award – This travel award was established to encourage and enable retired members of the Society to attend Annual Meetings, particularly those members who might play a more active role in the meeting.)
Code of Conduct: Yes (1. https://afstws2019.org/professional-behavior/ 2. http://afstws2019.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Attachment-G-AFS-Meetings-Code-of-Conduct.1-22-2019_Version-Approved-by-Mgt-Comm_Final-1.pdf)
Safety Instructions/Apps: None
Keynote Speaker Gender Balance: 4 Men
Speaker Gender Balance: 4 Men: 2 Women
Invited Speakers Gender Balance: Not Applicable to this meeting.
Session Chair Gender Balance: Not Applicable to this meeting.
Conference Chair Gender Balance: No information available online.
Enviromental Sustainability efforts: None
Public Engagement Events Outreach: None
Sustainability Initiatives/Considerations/Green Strategies/Policies: None
Conference URL: https://afstws2019.org/
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