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American Fisheries Society, Texas A&M University Chapter

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):
TAMU AFS
Purpose:
Our mission and purpose is to:

(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 Chapter members, American Fisheries Society members, and the general public scientific, technical, and other information about fisheries science and practice through publications, meetings, and other forms of communication;
(d) encourage the teaching of fisheries science and practice in colleges and universities and the continuing professional development of fisheries workers
Year Founded:
1969
Membership Dues:
$20.00/year- $15.00/semester
Admits Members:
All Year
Meeting Locations:
4th floor WFES

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:
Joshuah Perkin
Public Contact E-mail Address:
jperkin@tamu.edu
Public Contact Phone Number:
979-458-1814

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:
http://tamuafs.tamu.edu
Organization E-mail Address:
afstamu@gmail.com

Organization Associations

Academic Department:
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Non-Academic Department:
None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:
1-30
Membership policies:
  • Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts graduate students as members
Weekly time committment required of organization members:
0-3 Hours
Membership intake process:
Open

Events

Community Service Projects:
Once per semester
Fundraising Events:
Once per year
Speakers/Lectures:
Three or more times per semester
On-Campus Social Events:
Once per semester
Off-Campus Social Events:
Once per semester
Hosting Conferences:
Never
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
Never
New Member Orientation/Training:
Once per semester
Events with Alcohol:
Never
In-State Travel:
Once per year
Domestic US Travel:
Once per year
International Travel:
Never