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January 30, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 FFAW Scholarship Winners! We had a significant amount of interest in the program this year, with 15 applications received in total and six scholarships awarded. We thank all those who applied and wish all students the best in their studies!

Hailey May
Amber Mitchelmore
Kaitlyn Pike
Kately Hedderson
Elizabeth Chaulk
Ian C. Cobb 

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Dr. Erin Carruthers

Dr. Erin Carruthers is the Science Director and Senior Fisheries Scientist with the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor), which is the labour union that represents the owner-operator fleet in Newfoundland and Labrador. The FFAW is committed to research and management that supports healthy oceans, fisheries, and coastal communities. Dr. Carruthers received her Ph. D. in Biology from Memorial University in 2011 followed by a postdoctoral fellowship with the Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research. Before coming to Newfoundland, Erin worked as a Research Biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada at the St. Andrews Biological Station. Her current research program is co-constructed with fish harvesters and includes research on coastal fishing communities, collaborative longline and trap surveys, and best practices for the avoidance, handling and release of unwanted catch.