September 11-15, 2005
Photos by Chad Smith (except where noted)
Three students and two faculty members attended this annual meeting. It was estimated that there was a total attendance of
2400 people, thus making it the highest attended meeting for AFS. Chad Smith and Josh Marauskas gave an oral
presentation on their thesis research and Dr. Anthony Overton authored a poster. Attendees enjoyed entertaining
socials, symposiums, tradeshows, and appearances of famed fish artist, Ray Troll. When not at the meeting, attendees
savored the serene locales that Alaska had to offer. Tours included visits to Mt. Alyeska, Alaska Wildlife Conservation
Center and Refuge, Alaska Cultural and Heritage Center, Kenai Fjord, and the Eagle River Nature Center.
Saturday Market. Local artisans and food merchants gather to sell their goods.
Left Photo: Jo Ann snacks on a roasted corn on the cob; Right Photo: Artist Ray Troll speaks during the Plenary Session.
Left Photo: Egan Convention Center; Right Photo: Trade Show Social
AFS Trade Show
Roadside Scenery!
Crow Creek Mine
Panning for Gold!
Left Photo: Chad Smith at Crow Creek Mine (Photo Credit: Jo Ann Mears)
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; A refuge for injured and orphaned animals.
Left Photo: Mount Alyeska (Photo Credit: Jo Ann Mears); Right Photo: Portage Glacier
Left Photo: Chad Smith at the Portage, Alaska Welcoming Center (Photo Credit: Jo Ann Mears)
Scenery along the Eagle River Nature Hike.
AFS Social, located at the Alaska Cultural and Heritage Center.
Chad Smith and Jen Cudney at the AFS Social (Photo Credit: Nearest Fish Head); Right Photo: Whale Bones!
Left Photo: Social Entertainment; Right Photo: Site of the AFS Student Social.
Left Photo: Ron Klauda, Roger Rulifson, Anthony Overton, Chad Smith, and Jo Ann Mears gather for lunch!
Left Photo: Chad Smith during Research Presentation; Right Photo: Jo Ann after biking on Alaska Coastal Trail!
Left Photo: Still Biking! (Photo Credit: Jo Ann Mears)
Wildlife along the Kenai Fjord!
Left Photo: Sea Lions hard at work; Right Photo: It took me a couple of glances to notice that this picture contains a bald eagle!
Left Photo: Chad Smith on the Kenia Fjord Glacier Cruise; Right Photo: Dock in Seward, Alaska.
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