OSU Student Subunit of the American Fisheries Society's FISHERIES INVOLVEMENT AWARD The Oklahoma State University Student Subunit annually offers our Fisheries Involvement Award. This award was created by the Subunit in 1998 to recognize Oklahoma students who have demonstrated an interest in fisheries biology and management, and wish to pursue a career in fisheries or aquatic resources. It is also intended to promote and encourage the involvement of undergraduate students and new graduate students in the American Fisheries Society at the national, state, and sub-unit levels. Applications are generally due January, 25th of the award year, and the award is presented to the winner at the Oklahoma AFS Annual Meeting in February. The recipient of this award receives one year’s membership to Parent Society, AFS, the Education Section of AFS, and the Student Subsection of the Education Section (a total of $52). If the student is already a member of the parent society, the student can opt to receive a subscription to an AFS journal or $50.00 towards any AFS book. Involvement could be through classwork, paid work experience, or volunteer and outreach experiences. We strongly encourage undergraduates and first year graduate students from all Oklahoma Universities to apply. For more information or to receive an application by mail, please contact any Student Subunit officer. The application in MS Word format may be downloaded below. Application: FISHERIES INVOLVEMENT AWARD 2006 FISHERIES INVOLVEMENT AWARD Winner is: Jeff Fore, Oklahoma State University Jeff (right) is an senior at OSU, and is outgoing Vice-President of the OSU Student Subunit.  Jeff has worked for several summers in the ODWC Fisheries Division, Ponca City office.  He has also worked as a technician for the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit assisting several graduate students at OSU with their research.  Jeff has been instrumental in increasing undergraduate participation in the Subunit, and is currently looking for graduate school opportunities in fisheries.  Jeff was given the award by Award Committee Chair, David Walter (left).  Congratulations Jeff! Past FISHERIES INVOLVEMENT AWARD Winners: 2005     Dominic Barrett, Oklahoma State University, graduate Anson Sutterfield, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, undergraduate 2003     Nick Utrup, Oklahoma State University, graduate 2000     Greg Cummins, Oklahoma State University, undergraduate 1999     Cliff Sager, Oklahoma State University, graduate 1998     Jason Schaffler, Northeastern State University, undergraduate OKAFS' Jimmie Pigg Student Travel Scholarship This award is offered to a student or students who are involved in fisheries research studies and who are planning to present their findings at an upcoming AFS meeting. This award is named in honor of the well-known, well respected late aquatic biologist and educator Jimmie Pigg, who donated the initial chapter funding to created the award. Jimmie will always be remembered as a dedicated professional and active fisheries conservationist who loved his work and his students. Any student who is active in fisheries or a related aquatic discipline is eligible to apply. Recipients are selected by the Chapter Nominating and Awards Committee and are presented the award at the annual Chapter business meeting.  In the past, the award amount has ranged from $200 - $1,000.  Selection is based on the academic qualifications, professional service, contribution to fisheries and the applicant's demonstrated desire and need for the grant. Awards are based on merit and are not necessarily given each year. Interested students should contact the Awards Committee Chair, Jim Burroughs at ODWC, 9097 N. 34th St. W., Porter, OK, 74454; phone: 918-683-1031; or email Jim at jb_odwc@direcway.com for more information and to obtain the appropriate application forms. Past JIMMIE PIGG STUDENT TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP Recipients: 2007 Eric Brinkman, Oklahoma State University 2006     Sabrina Rust, Oklahoma State University 2005     Dan Dauwalter, Oklahoma State University Nick Utrup, Oklahoma State University 2004     Matt Mauck, Oklahoma State University 2003     Jason Schaffler, Oklahoma State University 2002     Bill Baker, University of Oklahoma 2001     Maureen Walsh, Oklahoma State University 2000     Barbara Adams, University of Oklahoma 1999     Keith Gido, University of Oklahoma 1998     Jim Long, Oklahoma State University Craig Paukert, Oklahoma State University Others:  Paul Balkenbush, Oklahoma State University Phillip Gaines, University of Oklahoma Conrad Toepfer, Oklahoma State University Kirsten Wirk, University of Oklahoma Oklahoma State University 404 Life Sciences West Stillwater, OK 74078