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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · 21d

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thank you to everyone who made our session at #AFS155 a huge success - our speakers, our organizers, and our active and energetic audience!

You can find more photos from our session on our Instagram page! Follow us @afs_scicomm

See you next year in Columbus?!

Group picture of session participants from the Science Communication Through Emotionally Charged Extreme Events symposium at AFS155 in San Antonio.

Session participants around a small table review prompts to engage in an improvisation exercise to improve effective messaging, active listening, and empathy skills.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Aug 14

Last day of #AFS155 mood:

(Too much fun! I regret nothing!)

a white cat with a sad look on its face is being held by a person .

ALT: a white cat with a sad look on its face is being held by a person .

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Aug 12

Happening TODAY after the lunch break. Starting at 1:30pm in Rivercenter Conf Rm 9.

#AFS155

AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Aug 5

What can you expect from our session next week at the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting? Check out our session schedule below!

This session is open to EVERYONE! Come and go as you need/please. Stop in, make a friend, maybe learn something! #AFS155

A schedule for the innovative session titled “Science Communication Through Emotionally Charged Extreme Events”. 1:30-1:35 Introduction to the session. 1:35-1:50 Lightning talks by Jeff Jolley, Kerry Flaherty-Walia, and Sara Thompson. 1:50-2:05 Q and A with presenters. 2:05-2:35 Skill building exercise - put yourself in the shoes of a scientist who is tasked with communicating after a natural disaster. 2:35-3:00 Open Discussion. Session will be held on Tuesday August 12 from 1:30-3:00pm in the Rivercenter Conference Room 9

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Aug 11

Say Cheese!

Be sure to take advantage of the free professional headshots at Booth 107 in the Rivercenter Salon E.

Stop by the booth during tonight’s Poster and Tradeshow Networking Event! #AFS155

Say cheese! Free, professional headshots will be available this week at Booth 107 in Rivercenter Salon E. A great time to take advantage of this service is during the Poster and Tradeshow Networking event tonight.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Aug 11

Content With Purpose (CWP) and @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social debuting “Tomorrow’s Catch: Securing our Future Fisheries” at #AFS155.

Through storytelling, this movie series connects data with emotion to educate audiences about issues for our freshwater and marine ecosystems across the US and Canada.

Text: Tomorrows catch: securing our future fisheries. Image: A shadow of an angler against a sunset background.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Aug 11

Meet Jeff! Jeff is slated to present a 5-minute Lightning Talk during our session TOMORROW !! at @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social #AFS155 in San Antonio.

Jeff will present on the consequences of poor science communication with the public during a dam removal project.

Flyer advertising lightning talks for the session “Science Communication Through Emotionally Charged Extreme Events”. Talks will be held from 1:35-1:50 on Tuesday August 12 in Rivercenter Conf Rm 9. Speaker Jeff Jolley from Michigan Department of Natural Resources will present “When the Dam Breaks: The Cost of Poor Communication on Controversial Issues” Abstract: communicating in conflict with the public requires clarity, consistency, and empathy - especially when emotions run high and trust is fragile. Poor communication in these situations can fuel misinformation, deepen mistrust, ans erode support for necessary actions, making recovery or resolution significantly more difficult.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Aug 10

BUTTONS BUTTONS COME GET YOUR BUTTONS!

Kamden Glade @kgladefishsci.bsky.social · Aug 10

I’ll be wandering around #AFS155 all week, come find me if you’d like an @afs-scicomm.bsky.social button! 🐟🐠🌎

Two buttons sitting on a table advertising the American Fisheries Society Science Communication Section.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Aug 10

En route to @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social #AFS155 🐟✈️

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Aug 8

Meet Sara! She is one of three fabulous speakers lined up to present a 5-minute Lightning Talk during our session next Tuesday at @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social #AFS155 in San Antonio.

Sara will talk about local efforts being made in and around central TX to prepare and respond to flooding events.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Aug 6

Meet Kerry! She is one of three wonderful speakers lined up to present a 5-minute Lightning Talks during our session next Tuesday at #AFS155 in San Antonio.

Kerry will present her experiences communicating about water quality in the aftermath of two major hurricanes that hit Tampa Bay.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Aug 5

Tardibabe makes microscopy cool for everyone 🙌

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Aug 5

What can you expect from our session next week at the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting? Check out our session schedule below!

This session is open to EVERYONE! Come and go as you need/please. Stop in, make a friend, maybe learn something! #AFS155

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Aug 4

We are less than one week away from the 2025 @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting in San Antonio!

Stay tuned to our socials for information on the AFS Climate x AFS SciComm session on “Science Communication Through Emotionally Charged Extreme Events” taking place on Tuesday 8/12 at 1:30.

Calendar page of August 2025. “X”es cross out the days of the month that have already passed. AFS Annual Meeting logos are present on the dates of August 10 through 14.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Jul 31

Happening tonight! T minus 2 hours!

A reminder email with meeting link information was sent to all section members this afternoon.

AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Jul 21

We will be hosting another student feedback session on Thursday, July 31 at 7pm CT. Students can receive feedback on how to improve their #fishscicomm ahead of their big days at the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting in the Lonestar State.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Your AFS SciComm Section will be hosting another student feedback session on Thursday, July 31 at 7:00pm CT. We encourage student members to attend and present their presentation or poster for the upcoming @americanfisheries Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX! Students will receive feedback from other AFS SciComm Section members on how to improve their presentations ahead of their big days in the Lonestar State.

Members can find a link to access the 7/31 feedback session in their email.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Jul 27

Planning your work week on this beautiful Sunday?

Dont forget to pencil in our student feedback session this Thursday, 7/31 at 7pm CT. Students attending the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting can present their oral or poster presentations, and attendees can provide feedback.

AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Jul 21

We will be hosting another student feedback session on Thursday, July 31 at 7pm CT. Students can receive feedback on how to improve their #fishscicomm ahead of their big days at the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting in the Lonestar State.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Jul 21

We will be hosting another student feedback session on Thursday, July 31 at 7pm CT. Students can receive feedback on how to improve their #fishscicomm ahead of their big days at the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting in the Lonestar State.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Jul 10

Check out these open graduate positions ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Dr. Solomon David @solomonrdavid.bsky.social · Jul 10

JOIN US!!!

@garlab.bsky.social is looking for a PhD and MS student to join our team studying ecology & conservation of gars, bowfin, and other non-game native fishes beginning Spring 2026!

Posting & more info coming soon. Please DM or email [email protected] with CV if interested!

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Jun 30

Heading to the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting in San Antonio?

Got plans on Tuesday, 8/12?

No? Not yet?

Wanna hang out?

You do?

Come hang out with us in our session on 8/12 from 1:30-3 😎 Learn some new #scicomm skills. Listen to some cool lightning talks. Make some new friends!

Screenshot of the preliminary American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting schedule for Tuesday, August 12. The innovative session “Science Communication Through Emotionally Charged Extreme Events” will be held on August 12 from 1:30-3:00pm Central time in Rivercenter Conference Room 9.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Jun 24

Some members of the AFS Science Communication Section are on Capitol Hill in Washington DC today for the first ever AFS Fly-In! We are meeting with members of Congress to tell them who we are as a society and discuss topics important to AFS members.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Jun 11

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!

Join us tonight at 7:30pm ET for another drop-in feedback session. We will have 3 Early Life History Section students presenting their work for the upcoming Larval Fish Conference in Quebec City.

Meeting link was sent to all section members via email.

AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Jun 2

Anotha one 😎

The AFS #SciComm Section will be hosting another drop-in session on 6/11 for student presentation feedback. This session will be for members of the Early Life History section to prepare for this year’s Larval Fish Conference in Quebec City.

Check email for meeting link.

Early Life History Section Members - Do you want feedback on your presentation for the upcoming Larval Fish Conference? The AFS science Communication Section will be hosting a drop-in session for student presentation feedback. All Early Life History and Science Comminication Section members are welcome to attend and provide feedback. The virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 11 at 7:30pm Eastern Time. Meeting link will be distributed via email to members of both sections.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Jun 3

⏰ Tomorrow is the last day to register for the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting at the discounted Early Bird Registration rate! ⏰

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Jun 2

Thank you 🥰 We are always looking for more Chapters/Sections to work with before their annual meetings! Let us know if you have any suggestions.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · Jun 2

Anotha one 😎

The AFS #SciComm Section will be hosting another drop-in session on 6/11 for student presentation feedback. This session will be for members of the Early Life History section to prepare for this year’s Larval Fish Conference in Quebec City.

Check email for meeting link.

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AFS Science Communication Section @afs-scicomm.bsky.social · May 28

Heading to San Antonio this August? ☀️ 🐟 🤠

Be sure to register now for this year’s @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting to enjoy the discounted Early Bird registration rate.

Early Bird registration ends in ONE WEEK on Wednesday, June 4.

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