Tom Kwak and student Ambar Torres Molinari in Puerto Rico

Thomas J. Kwak passed away on November 19, 2021 ​​due to a non-COVID related cardio-pulmonary event while visiting his hometown of Momence, IL. Tom was the Unit Leader at the North Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at NC State (he joined the faculty at NC State in 1999). He was also an active member in the American Fisheries Society and former president of its southern division. Tom received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Illinois and doctorate from the University of Minnesota. Remembering Tom Kwak (read the story).