Purpose:
To provide undergraduate and graduate students within the North-Central Division of the American Fisheries Society to present current research in a peer-friendly and professional setting as well as provide an avenue for students to build strong networks among their peers. 

Speakers:
Those wishing to present will be given 15 minutes, 12 minutes will be allowed for presentation followed by 3 minutes for a question and answer period.  Any topics related to aquatic sciences are encouraged.

Posters:
Those wishing to present a poster are also encouraged to participate.  Posters will be available during the dinner and social on Friday the 20^th.  

Abstracts and Registration:
To register, please send abstracts, along with your name, university, status (i.e. undergraduate, Masters, PhD) to Greg Gaulke (gaulke2@illinois.edu) or Zach Zuckerman (zzucker2@illinois.edu).  Registration fees will be dependent upon the number of participants, however, to encourage participation, will not exceed $20.  Free lodging to the first 30 registrants, so don’t delay!