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Aquatic Fisherysciences AQUATIC FISHERYSCIENCES &http://fish.washington.edu Going Forward 1 into the 2 0 1 0 College of the Going Forward into the Environment College of the Environment Students 2 First After 25 years of history and prosperity in the This plan to partner is already off to an College of Ocean and Fishery Sciences (COFS), auspicious start. Recently, SAFS hired a new our School joined the new College of the tenure-track professor, Trevor Branch, in the Alumni Environment (CoEnv) this spring. I have spent area of marine population dynamics and stock 4 Updates virtually my entire career in COFS, which has assessment. This position has been made pos- served as a strong and committed home for sible thanks to a unique partnership between 7 Awards & faculty to develop careers and for departments CoEnv and the two NOAA centers in Seattle: Honors to evolve and reflect new challenge and promise. the Northwest Fishery Science Center and the But, what I know for certain is that life Alaska Fishery Science Center. The School SPRING–SUMMER 40th SAFS is never static, nor are universities and the has received extraordinary commitments from 8 Celebration academic structures that propel disciplines in these partners for salary support to hire faculty exciting directions. Together with the other who can serve as mentors to students who seek significant academic and programmatic units advanced degrees and who will be needed for Degrees in CoEnv, the School of Aquatic & Fishery sustainable management of fishery resources 9 Awarded Sciences (SAFS) is keen to embrace opportu- into the future. We are also receiving support nities that this new beginning can bring. from CoEnv to launch a faculty search for a 10 Gifts In some ways, life will go on as usual. All resource economist, which represents our intent of our degree programs will continue, the focus to increase multidisciplinary collaboration on aquatic and fisheries sciences will remain our across CoEnv with other units, such as the Illustration ©2010 www.photos.com core, and your ongoing support will ensure the School of Marine Affairs. continued great success of our students, faculty, Members of CoEnv recently concluded the and staff. Yet, in other ways, we hope to partner search for the new Dean of the college, and we with creative programs in new fields to offer even are pleased that Lisa Graumlich (PhD, UW ’85) greater relevance to those who earn our degrees has accepted the position. She will find in SAFS and use our science. a tremendously committed organization that —continued on last page 1 Students First During 2007–2008, we were engaged in a campaign designed to fund an endowment that would provide financially disadvantaged students with access to our undergraduate and graduate programs. One of two Students First funds, the SAFS Students First Endowment was a huge success, with more than 80 donors contributing in excess of $140,000. Thanks to the UW match, the grand total yielded nearly $211,000, which enables us to distribute more than $10,000 in scholarship awards annually. Our other Students First fund is the Floyd E. Ellis Memorial Scholarship Fund, which was established in 1997 by Jim Ellis in memory of his father Floyd Ellis, a UW alumnus and former president of the Associated Students at the University of Washington. It focuses on students studying the preservation and improvement of North Pacific Fisheries. Fast forward to spring 2010: We are pleased to report that the Students First funds are being put to work. The following articles profile two SAFS undergraduates who are benefitting from these endowments. Ava Heston Senior, BS, Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, 2010 Ava graduated this June with a SAFS major and Marine Biology minor. She attributes her interest in the marine environment to having lived on the coast at different times in her life. She has been determined to work in the aquatic sciences for as long as she can remember. Because of Ava’s background, college would not have been an option without financial support, including funding from the Students First endowment. After her mother’s death, when she was one year old, she lived with foster families, distant relatives, and friends of friends. Ava moved out on her own when she was 17. Despite the challenges she faced, Ava graduated from high school and earned an Associate of Science degree—both with honors. She summed this up: “I turned out to be the person I am because of my desire and willingness to work hard and my determination to be independent.” Ava chose the SAFS program because “There are no other programs like this in Washington.” She was also attracted to the school having both undergraduate and graduate programs. She particularly enjoyed the many field opportunities. A highlight for Ava was the five-week Marine Invertebrate Zoology course she took at Friday Harbor Labs last summer—an “extensive, hands-on opportunity” she recommends for any undergraduate. She also worked with faculty member Glenn VanBlaricom on his black abalone study at San Nicolas Island, California. She described this as a remarkable learning experience in which she became familiar with research methods and results, and manage- Josh Fuller Ava ment implications for an endangered abalone species. During this 2 Julian Eric same study, Ava pursued a project examining the kitchen middens of an extinct indigenous people to understand patterns of intertidal marine species as a source of food. For her senior Capstone project, she did a behavioral study on captive North American river otters at the Seattle Aquarium, using enrichment stimuli such as toys and food; VanBlaricom was her mentor. Ava emphasized how important scholarships were for her: “I was supported by the Floyd E. Ellis Memorial Scholarship fund, which helped pay for my tuition. I also received the Kiyoshi G. Fukano Memorial Endowed Scholarship that helped pay for my Friday Harbor course. I would have not been able to obtain my degree if it weren’t for the financial aid and scholarships I received throughout my college career.” Her gratitude also extends to SAFS academic adviser Lin Murdock: “Lin goes out of her way to help students take the right courses.” Ava also greatly appreciated the diversity of faculty Jessica research interests and the opportunity to learn about these special- ties. She noted, “The faculty are very good at challenging you and Courtesy of Jessica Randall helping you succeed.” And she spoke to the intimacy of the SAFS program: “Many of us took the same classes, quarter after quarter, becoming very familiar with each other. This made it easier to Both of her parents attended the university as well and had study together and to work on group projects together.” encouraged her to look at SAFS’ program. Thanks to a scholarship Ava plans to take a year off from school and find a job relating from the Students First Endowment, Jessica is able to attend the to her area of study. She noted, “I also hope to continue to help school of her choice. with research projects and volunteer, and I plan to eventually During her freshman year, Jessica took the opportunity to apply to the graduate program at SAFS.” Ultimately, Ava hopes explore the many different aspects of aquatic sciences. She also got to become a marine mammalogist. involved in the zebra fish labs in the Biological Structures Depart- ment, University Medical Center, to gain lab experience and to explore a potential research subject as she progresses through her program. She admits, “I am particularly interested in fish and Jessica Randall cephalopods but I’m sure my interests will only grow over time.” Freshman, SAFS Freshman highlights included a field trip to Friday Harbor Jessica Randall is from Kingston, Washington, where she still lives. for a trawl and an independent research project for Fish 250, the Growing up, she had many opportunities to be exposed to aquatic marine biology class. The Fish 101 class, Freshwater and Society, environments, from frequent family beach outings to spending “prompted a new understanding of freshwater ecosystems and many days at the Poulsbo Marine Science Center or a shell museum expanded my interests to encompass freshwater as well as marine in Port Gamble. Her parents fostered her passion for learning by environments.” When she required materials or supplies not taking her to aquariums and helping her set up her own aquarium. readily available, the department was quick to supply the necessary Jessica credits the places she frequented and the individuals she met resources: “SAFS not only gives me educational opportunities, there for developing her interests in aquatic environments. it provides the means to pursue them and succeed.” When asked why she chose SAFS, Jessica responded, “As long Like many of our students, Jessica especially likes that, in as I could remember, my life and interests revolved around water a large, complex university, SAFS provides a small, intimate and the organisms that live in it.” Already sure of the field she community, with many, diverse opportunities: “Every day, I receive would thrive in, Jessica felt the SAFS undergraduate program was emails about upcoming events, seminars, lab work or other poten- “the natural choice.” tial job openings. Professors, TAs, and advisers make the time to —continued on page 4 Illustrations: ©2010 www.photos.com 3 Alumni Updates Many of our alumni have realized successful careers working in the academic and government arenas. Yet, other graduates have found rewarding jobs in the private sector. For this issue, we talked with two alumni who have pursued private- sector careers: Dean Adams is a commercial fisher (retired), and Vera D’Agostini works on conservation issues with a non-governmental organization.
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