FAST Lab – Alaska Pacific University

Fisheries, Aquatic Science, & Technology Laboratory

Training solution-oriented scientists by immersing students in applied fisheries research

The Fisheries, Aquatic Science, & Technology (FAST) Lab, located at Alaska Pacific University (APU) in Anchorage, Alaska, employs APU’s unique blend of intensive and traditional coursework with applied fisheries research to engage students in active learning. Our approach, based on a training-through-service-philosophy, is to immerse undergraduate and graduate students in real fisheries and marine science research projects.

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The FAST Lab has a wide variety of research, field work, publications, and outreach going on at all times. Keep up to date with the FAST Lab Newsletter! Indigenous Peoples Day Indigenous Peoples Day was Monday, October 8th. Alaska was the second state in the nation to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day, and replaces Columbus Day. Members of the FAST Lab, Alaska Pacific University, its partMore

Meadhbh and Aileen show off their farewell gifts.

Farewell, FAST friends!

Last night, the FAST Lab said farewell to 3 stalwarts of the lab: Meadhbh Moriarty, Aileen Nimick, and Sarah Webster. Meadhbh Moriarty is our Fulbright scholar that has been with us for the past school year. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in fisheries science, and has been a tremendous asset to the lab these past 9 months, providing advice and expertise in research project development, statisticMore

Meadhbh Moriarty and Karli Tyance Hassell fly a drone to map Nanwalek's lake system, which is host to the community's local sockeye salmon run.

Fisheries Ecology 2018

In May block this year, undergrad and graduate students, participated in the Fisheries Ecology course taught by Dr. Brad Harris, director of the Fisheries, Aquatic Science, and Technology (FAST) Lab. The class was similar to the Icthyology course taught during the same period last year but included even more material and activities. Students helped ADF&G staff with Pacific razor clam More

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Prospective Students

FAST Lab is always looking for motivated, hard-working people interested in addressing local, state, national, or international research needs. Candidates with working experience in fisheries are desirable. Interested candidates should determine if their interests align more with Dr. Harris or Dr. Wolf and email the appropriate professor. The email should include a CV and a letter of interest highlighting relevant academic and work experience. Please email Dr. Harris and Dr. Wolf directly.