Welcome to the homepage of the Rutgers University Student Subunit of the American Fisheries Society!
The Subunit was established in 2017 and includes undergraduate and graduate students located at various Rutgers facilities throughout New Jersey.
The goal of the Subunit is to promote the exchange of fisheries information among Subunit members and encourage student involvement in the Society. The Subunit hosts various events and fundraisers throughout the year in order to meet this goal. Check out the News page to see what the Subunit has been up to lately!
Diversity Statement
Fisheries impact all of us whether it is a recreational activity, scientific or industry career path, the food on your plate or in your pet’s bowl. For us in the Rutgers AFS student subunit, we experience intense joy, awe and excitement while fishing, conducting research or learning more about fascinating fish species and how to best protect and manage them. Not all of us are equally represented or treated within our field but this passion should be accessible and shared with everyone, regardless of skin color, nationality, gender identity, religion or age. As aspiring fisheries scientists, our society stands with, and is committed to being represented by and inclusive of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities. We currently adhere to the national AFS code of conduct and are open to continuously improving and promoting diversity, equality, and inclusivity within our subunit.
We aim to make our materials as accessible as possible, and are always looking to improve. If you have any feedback on ways we can make our online and in-person materials and events more accessible, please email us at rutgersafs@gmail.com.