FishCAST Alumni Seminar Series with Peter Baker
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Join FishCAST in welcoming back Peter Baker to discuss his experiences as a biologist and his time with the FishCAST Program.
FishCAST Alumni Series with Dr. Acacia Frempong-Manso
Join FishCAST as we welcome back Dr. Acacia Frempong-Manso to discuss how her FishCAST experience influenced her career.
FishCAST Alumni Seminar Series with Dr. Christine Madliger
Join FishCAST as we welcome back Dr. Christine Madliger to reflect on her time in the program and share where she is now.
FishCAST Alumni Seminar Series Fall 2025- Ryan Graham
Join FishCAST as we welcome back Ryan to discuss the importance of working together when tackling invasive species.
FishCAST Alumni Seminar Series Fall 2025- Katrina Audet
Join FishCAST as we welcome back Katrina to talk about how she turned in interest in eDNA into her career.
“How to Fish for a Living in Six Easy Steps” with Christian Therrien as part of the FishCAST Alumni Series
Join FishCAST as we welcome former Trainee Christian Therrien to talk about how he turned his passion into a rewarding career.
“From Fins to Fur: Embracing New Frontiers in Conservation Research” with Brooklynne Keber as part of the FishCAST Fall 2024 Alumni Series
Join FishCAST as we invite Brooklynne to discuss her transition from studying fish as a graduate student to studying wider wildlife in her career.
"Navigating the Workforce: From Academia to Not-for-Profit" with Jessica Reid in the FishCAST Alumni Series
Join Jessica as she discuss how she has navigated her career development since graduation to find a satisfying work-life balance.
“An unexpected journey; New Zealand streams to Canadian mussels and back”
Join FishCAST as we welcome back the first graduate from the FishCAST Program, Roland Eveleens. Roland will discuss his journey studying streams and mussels in both New Zealand and Canada.
The registration link can be found here!
FishCAST & ACARE Workshop at IAGLR 2024
FishCAST will be hosting a workshop at the annual IAGLR (International Association for Great Lakes Research) Conference in Windsor, Ontario. This year we are co-delivering a workshop, Curating our Communities: Professional Networking Support in the Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, in collaboration with the African Centre for Education and Research - African Women in Science delegation.
The IAGLR Conference and workshop will be hybrid, accommodating both in-person and virtual attendance.
The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 8-11 a.m. EST. In-person registration is limited to 30 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for this workshop will close on May 8, 2024.
The tentative schedule is:
8 am: Arrival and free breakfast
8:30 am: Ceremonial welcome & presentations about FishCAST and ACARE
8:45 am: Round 1 Panel on career paths
9:15 am: Networking session 1
9:45 am: Round 2 Panel featuring FishCAST and ACARE early careers
10:15 am: Networking session 2 with early careers
10:45am: Final reflections and next steps
Note that there is are fee savings for registration for Black and Indigenous registrants. Please email iaglrAdmin@iaglr.org before registering to receive a discount code.
You may direct any questions about the workshop itself to fishcast@uwindsor.ca.
Dr. Len Hunt presents Disciplinary Perspectives for Interdisciplinary Possibilities to Understand Recreational Fishers and Fsheries
FishCAST invites all interested individuals to join us in learning more from Len on how to go beyond scientific perspectives on issues in recreational fishing.
Craig Paterson presents Living your Best Life at a Conservation Authority
FishCAST invites all interested individuals to join us in learning more from Craig Paterson on finding career satisfaction in non-government organizations.
Dr. Katie Stammler presents “Doing, using and communicating science beyond the Ivory Tower”
FishCAST invites all interested individuals to join us in learning more from Dr. Katie Stammler about the importance of communicating research and science with those outside your lab.
Kelly McNichol-O’Rourke discusses “Mussell Trails: Life On the Winding Road”
FishCAST invited all interested individuals to join us in learning more from Kelly McNichols-O’Rourke about the varied paths mussels follow and what lessons we can take away from their success.
Dr. Valerie Berseth discusses "What is it that makes a salmon "wild"?
Dr. Valerie Berseth from Carleton University
Join FishCAST for a talk from Dr. Berseth examining how Pacific salmon hatcheries deal with the challenges of artificial reproduction and how genomic science is changing what it mean to conserver “wild” fish.
Bringing your Work into the Light!- Communicating Scientific Information to Resource Managers and the Public
Join FishCAST for a seminar by Derek Kroeker from Manitoba Natural Resources about how to effectively communicate relevant information and research findings.
Reintroduction as a Conservation Tool for Fishes
Join FishCAST as we invite Dr. Trevor Pitcher to discuss the reintroduction and translocation of fish species for conservation purposes. He will also cover major challenges and what areas need to be studied further going forward.
The Ocean’s Bounty: Can the Global Fisheries Continue to Feed a Hungry World?
Join FishCAST as we invite Dr. Bryan Neff to discuss whether the ocean’s bounty can meet the needs of a growing population. He will also discuss various aspects of freshwater fish conservation such as salmon and aquaculture.
The Weird and Wonderful World of Fish Immunity with Dr. Brian Dixon
Join FishCAST as Dr. Brian Dixon discusses various aspects of fish immune systems and their response to vaccinations. He will also cover when to vaccinate and the usefulness of vaccination in various situations.
Lessons Learned with Dr. Margaret Docker
FishCAST invites everyone (especially ECRs) to a seminar with Dr. Margaret Docker. She will give advice on how to improve your scientific writing skills. Dr. Docker will also share tips on how to get published. This is a seminar that researchers at the beginning of their careers won’t want to miss!
What is in a (Fish) Name? with Dr. Nicholas Mandrak
What is in a (Fish) Name? with Dr. Nicholas Mandrak
Have you ever wondered how fish are named and why those names change over time?
Join FishCAST for a virtual presentation by Dr. Mandrak to learn more about the process behind naming fish species, both scientific and common. The history and controversies behind some names will also be explored.
Register here.
After you register you should receive an email with a link and a calendar invite.
“Let's get to know three fishy chemosensory systems” with Dr. Barbara Zielinski (Copy)
Please join FishCAST for a virtual presentation to learn more about fish chemosensory systems!
Registration is free and open to everyone.
Here is the link to for the webinar event or click on the poster to register. Links will be sent the day prior to the seminar.
“Governing the multi-jurisdictional Great Lakes fishery: From competition to cooperation” with Dr. Marc Gaden.
Please join FishCAST for a virtual presentation about governing the Great Lakes with Dr. Marc Gaden from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.
Registration is free and open to everyone.
Here is the link to for the webinar event or click on the poster for Forms registry.
Genomics, Fisheries and Conservation; Power and Limitations
Please join FishCAST for a virtual presentation about Genomics in Fisheries and Conservation by Dr. Daniel Heath of the University of Windsor. Registration is free and open to everyone.
Registration available here
Centering Communities in Freshwater Restoration Science
Dr. Catherine Febria will discuss social dimensions of freshwater restoration science, and illustrate examples of community involvement and relationship building to ensure impactful outcomes.
All are welcome!
Interdisciplinarity in fisheries research and management
Dr. Steven Cooke will discuss the benefits and challenges of adopting an interdisciplinary approach to fisheries research.
All are welcome!
What is FishCAST?
FishCAST Director Dr. Christina Semeniuk will discuss all things FishCAST from proposal and application to internships and courses.
All are welcome!
