Objectives
The New Mexico Student Subunit of the American Fisheries Society is an organization of undergraduate and graduate students interested in fisheries management, ecology, and conservation. We operate under the Arizona/New Mexico Chapter of the American Fisheries Society.
The objectives of the American Fisheries Society are:
A. promote the conservation, development, and wise use of the fisheries;
B. promote and evaluate the development and advancement of all branches of fisheries science and practice;
C. gather and disseminate to Society members and the general public scientific, technical, and other information about fisheries science and practice through publications, meetings, and other forms of communication; and
D. encourage the teaching of fisheries science and practice in colleges and universities and the continuing education and development of fisheries professionals.
2022-2023 Officers
President - John Smith, jsmith97@nmsu.eduV ice President - Giulio Del Piccolo, gdelpiccolo@nmsu.edu
Treasurer - Kelsie Field, kfield@nmsu.edu
Secretary - Mickie Barraza, mickiesb@nmsu.edu
News and Links
We are always looking for volunteer opportunities for the upcoming semesters. Please contact the chapter President if you have any ideas for projects or other opportunities.
- American Fisheries Society
Check out this website to see more of your future as a professional fisheries biologist!
- Western Division of AFS
Check out this website for travel and academic scholarships to fisheries students
- Arizona-New Mexico Chapter of AFS
Check out this website for information about our annual Joint Annual Meetings
Professional Certification
The American Fisheries Society has approved certification requirements which can be met for the Associate Fisheries Professional in the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology!
For more information, contact Dr. Colleen Caldwell.
