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The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program |
The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program is a summer mentoring program for high school students sponsored by the American Fisheries Society. The principal goal of the Hutton Program is to stimulate interest in careers in fisheries science and management among groups under-represented in the fisheries professions, including minorities and women. Application to the program is open to all sophomore, junior, and senior high school students regardless of race, creed, or gender. Because the principal goal of the program is to increase diversity within the fisheries professions, preference will be given to qualified women and minority applicants. Students selected for the program are matched with a professional mentor in their area for a summer-long, hands-on experience in a marine or freshwater setting. A scholarship of $3,000 is awarded to each student accepted into the program.
OCAFS members can contribute by applying to be mentors and by informing others of the program. Not only do you receive an extra pair of hands to work on projects, but you will help inspire young adults to pursue a career in fisheries. For more information, visit the AFS page on the Hutton at http://www.fisheries.org/Hutton.shtml or contact Danielle Hawkins at 301-897-8616, ext. 213, or e-mail to hutton@fisheries.org.
The Hutton Junior Fisheries
Biology Program was named in honor of the late Dr. Robert F. Hutton. Dr. Hutton
was the American Fisheries Society’s first Executive Director, serving
from 1965-72, and the AFS President from 1976-1977. In addition to his significant
contributions to AFS, Dr. Hutton was a renowned marine fisheries administrator
with the National Marine Fisheries Service and was known for his support of
youth education as a dedicated member of the National Conservation Committee
of the Boy Scouts of America.
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- 07/17/2006
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