Fellow FISH-ECOLOGY Members,
I would like to distribute the following announcement for any students
interested in applying for an award to attend the annual meeting of the
American Fisheries Society in Monterey, California (August 25-29, 1997). I
have received a number of application requests, but the actual number of
applicants in actually very low at this time....well if anyone is interested
in more info.....
The Educational Section of the American Fisheries Society is proud to
announce the 1997 Annual Skinner Memorial Awards Competition. Over the
years, through this travel award, the AFS Education Section has provided a
number of qualified students the opportunity to attend the annual meeting of
the American Fisheries Society. By attending the annual meeting, a student
will experience the depth and breadth of the fisheries profession, as well
as have the opportunity to meet other students and professionals in a
comfortable and friendly setting. This year the annual meeting is in
Monterey, California from August 25-29.
The Skinner award is open to both graduate and undergraduate students. One
of our goals is to provide the opportunity to attend a professional society
meeting early in the student's career. We are particularly interested in
providing this opportunity to minority and women candidates. Please urge
your best and most promising students of aquatic resources to apply for this
opportunity.
This award covers up to $500 for travel and related expenses in attending
the annual meeting. The award is handled as reimbursement of expenses to
cover transportation, lodging, registration costs, and meals.
Applications are due May 15, 1997 and awards will be announced by July 1, 1997.
Thank you for your help.
SKINNER MEMORIAL AWARD
The John E. Skinner Memorial Fund was established in memory of John
Skinner, former Chapter and Western Division American Fisheries Society
President. The fund provides monetary travel awards for deserving graduate
students or exceptional undergraduate students to attend the American
Fisheries Society (AFS) annual meeting. The 1997 meeting will be held in
Monterey, California, August 25-29.
Any student who is active in fisheries and related aquatic disciplines
is eligible to apply. Awardees are chosen by a committee of the AFS
Education Section. Selection is based on academic qualifications,
professional services and promise, and reasons for wishing to attend the
meeting.
Travel support not to exceed $500 per award will be made available to
successful applicants. We anticipate selecting ten recipients from among
the pool of applicants.
Please use the enclosed four-page application form to apply for the
1997 award. In the event that this form does not transmit well, originals
can be obtained by requesting them directly from me at "[log in to unmask]".
****PLEASE NOTE the original with signatures must be returned to me at the
address below by May 15, 1997. We cannot accept electronic submissions.****
Note there are two sections, one to be completed by the student applicant
and one to be completed by the student's faculty advisor/major professor.
Send eight (8) copies of the completed application to:
Dr. Kyle J. Hartman
Wildlife & Fisheries Program
Division of Forestry
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6125
Morgantown, WV 26506-6125
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Completed applications (signed originals) must be received no later than May
15, 1997!
Limit all answers to the space provided. Additional material will not be
considered in evaluating applicants.
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Application Form - Skinner Memorial Award
This application form is to apply for the award for the 1997 AFS meeting in
Monterey, California. Please complete the entire form and send eight (8)
copies to:
Dr. Kyle J. Hartman
Wildlife & Fisheries Program
Division of Forestry
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6125
Morgantown, WV 26506-6125
Completed applications must be received no later than May 15, 1997.
Limit answers to the space provided - additional material will not be
considered.
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Part 1 -- To be completed by the student applicant.
Name of applicant: _______________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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Telephone_______________________________________________________________
Current university/college attending:
___________________________________________
Currently status: B.S./B.A. anticipated: _________
M.S., year started _________ Ph.D., year started ___________
Grade point average: Undergraduate ________ M.S. _________ Ph.D. ________
Academic awards (dean's list, scholarships, etc.):
Are you an AFS member _______Yes _______No
To which AFS subgroups (e.g. Chapters, Sections) do you belong?
Describe your AFS involvement over the past years.
Part 1, Skinner Award (continued) Applicant Name
_______________________________
Describe your professional and education activities over the past few years
that you feel contribute to your worthiness for this award.
Briefly describe your goals as a student of aquatic natural resources.
Student signature ______________________________________________ Date _______
Applicant Name ________________________________________________________
Part 2 -- To be completed by the student's faculty advisor. Please limit
answers to the space provided - additional material will not be considered.
Name of Advisor __________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Telephone _______________________________________________________________
How long and in what capacity have you know the applicant?
What is the applicant's professional promise including potential future
involvement in aquatic natural resources, and professional society
involvement such as AFS?
Part 2 -- Skinner Award (continued)
Why should the applicant receive the Skinner Award to attend the annual AFS
meeting this year?
Faculty sponsor's signature _________________________________ Date ____________
Send 8 copies of the application to:
Dr. Kyle J. Hartman
Wildlife & Fisheries Program
Division of Forestry
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6125
Morgantown, WV 26506-6125
Application deadline: May 15, 1997
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Kyle Hartman
Wildlife & Fisheries
College of Agriculture and Forestry
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6125
Morgantown, WV 26505-6125
(304) 293-2941 (ext. 2494) FAX: (304) 293-2441
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