Staying Afloat
NEC Releases 2023 Year in Review Document
Our Year in Review is a culmination of a busy 2023 here at the Northeast Center. From initiatives like our new r2p Incubator and On-Farm Health Assessments to established programs and innovative research, the Northeast Center continues to lead the way in occupational health and
Get Off your Ash; Protect Your Lungs!
Study on sleep & health in commercial fishing gets featured by Alaska broadcaster
Northeast Center Director Julie Sorensen interviews with KFSK media in Petersburg, AK on the subject of sleep and health in the fishing industry during a recent research trip to Alaska. The topic of sleep “debt” and how to manage its effects are the focal point
Listen to our NEW Fishing Forward Podcast
What do commercial fishermen share in common with professional athletes like LA Lakers’ LeBron James and tennis ace Naomi Osaka? Find out in the first episode of the Fishing Forward Podcast, a new podcast for fishermen with a focus on health, safety and “staying shipshape”
Northeast Center hosts international fishing safety work group
Grants for One-Year Projects
Deadline for Submissions: July 7, 2021 Applications for the Northeast Center’s small grants program are currently available. Our 2021-2022 program will fund two $25,000 mini-grants for one-year research projects. We are looking for proposals that: Lay the groundwork for larger, multi-year projects. Identify emerging health