Applications for student travel assistance to attend the #2026SFS annual meeting through the Instars program are now open. Undergraduates from historically underrepresented backgrounds interested in freshwater science are eligible to apply. (1/2)

🫵 Are you the next Society for Freshwater Science Communications & Media Specialist? 💡Assume primary responsibility for managing internal Society-wide and external public communications through the Society’s media channels 💻Remote position, 8-10 hours per week on a regular schedule (1/4)

In need of a roommate for the SFS meeting??? See the details below⬇️

Every scientist, long before they were a scientist, was a little kid who stood in front of a fish tank or stared up at the stars or turned over a rock to look at the bugs underneath and said “wow”. On the best days, working in science still feels like that.

Procrastinators rejoice! The deadline to submit abstracts for #2025SFS in San Juan, Puerto Rico is now 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 2nd. For more information about the meeting and to submit your abstract visit: www.sfsannualmeeting.org

The scientific road can be a rocky one! If you're struggling with setbacks in your research, consider submitting an abstract for #2025SFS for the session "From Dead Ends to Discovery: Embracing Failure as a Pathway to Scientific Progress" organized by Dr. Elise Snyder and @amaryllis-adey.bsky.social

Help SFS set our strategic direction by taking our member survey before Jan 31st! tinyurl.com/SFSSP25 Your feedback is crucial for developing our 5-year Strategic Plan and ensuring we meet member needs. We currently have very few responses to the survey and need YOUR input.

If you're interested in benthic harmful cyanobacterial blooms and attending the 2025 Society for Freshwater Science meeting please join our special session "Uncovering the drivers and consequences of benthic harmful cyanobacterial blooms in freshwater ecosystems"!

The new International Subcommittee is looking to learn more about what our student members would like from the committee! We look forward to getting to connect with you and learn about what sorts of events or resources we can provide!! Fill out this form to give your input: forms.gle/3GQPmgQbZQU6...

Our second SRC co-char is Lindsey Rasnake, a Ph.D. candidate at Indiana University. She studies nutrient cycling and algae in freshwater systems of human-dominated landscapes! Lindsey first got involved in 2022 at the JASM meeting in Grand Rapids! Fun fact: Lindsey spent two summers raising wolves!

Tis' the season✨️🎄... For undergraduate travel awards. Office hours are a great way to improve your application materials!

Office hours on 12/16 will be at 10 am and 2 pm EST

Do you want to test your knowledge of freshwater trivia?? We are hosting a zoom trivia event on December 4th at 7 pm EST. Please use the following link to register for the event! shorturl.at/fBqCv

Proposals for special sessions and workshops for SFS in Puerto Rico are open! Due November 30! Special sessions: sfsannualmeeting.org/special-sess... Workshops: sfsannualmeeting.org/workshop-pro... @sfs-src.bsky.social @freshwaterscience.bsky.social

Feeling the chill of winter and the stress of a busy season? ❄️ Come join us for Cozy Connections – a virtual event designed to help you find your community, build lasting friendships, and create a support network that keeps you warm all year round. 🌱✨ us04web.zoom.us/j/7358821492...

Santa needs a home for the holidays!!☃️❄️🎅🌊

@freshwater-science.bsky.social Hey #2024SFS! Announcing our mixer on Tues night focused on recruitment! If you're hiring or looking for your next gig, come hang out, eat some FREE FOOD, and enjoy the good company. Maybe you'll leave with a new colleague. 7-9pm at Uptown Beer Garden! 🧪

Looking forward to seeing everyone next week! Here are a few tips for students who will be attending. We look forward to connecting with well seasoned as well as with newer students!

Wait, @freshwater-science.bsky.social abstracts are FREE to submit??? One more reason to love SFS!

It's true! Our #2024sfs abstract submission & *some* student award deadlines have been extended to 14 Feb (💙). Check out our great special/recurring sessions (highlight yours⬇️!) & consider sharing your freshwater science with us in Philly: sfsannualmeeting.org freshwater-science.org/awards-progr...

When requesting letters of recommendation, give the prof at least 2 weeks lead time, and send them an email asking if they can write you a strong letter. Include your resume/CV and a reasonable draft of your app materials, a description of what you’re applying to & how to submit their letter 🧪🦑

The SFS Endowment Award deadline is approaching! These awards support student research and travel to the annual meeting. freshwater-science.org/awards-progr... Consider attending the info session on January 31st at 7 pm EST for more information! zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Applications are open for undergraduate travel awards!! The video has some amazing information about the application process.