VIMS Dive-In

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Dive-In) Steering Committee at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science

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This June ends with Pride Day, celebrated on the last Sunday of every June. You can learn about best practices for LGBTQ+ inclusivity in research fieldwork, from the paper by Coon et al. linked in our bio. Consider incorporating some of these strategies this field season!

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Last week the latest cohort of participants in the VIMS REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program were at the VIMS Eastern Shore Lab in Wachapreague! This program offers students of all backgrounds a chance to engage in marine science. Looks like they had a blast!

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June is Pride Month! This month we celebrate and uplift LGBTQIA+ identities. Pride month began after the Stonewall Rebellions, a series of gay liberation protests starting in 1969. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the history of gay rights in the United States.

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Our Director of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging, Daniel Ogunyemi, answers a few questions on this last day of #blackhistorymonth. 3/3

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Our Director of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging, Daniel Ogunyemi, answers a few questions on this last day of #blackhistorymonth. 2/3

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Our Director of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging, Daniel Ogunyemi, answers a few questions on this last day of #blackhistorymonth. 1/3

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🌊Celebrating Black History Month through equity in ocean sciences!🌊
A recent article featured in Ocean Sustainability in Nov. 2023 by de Vos, et al. highlights significant challenges and promising solutions pertaining to equity and justice in ocean sci.
https://t.co/A7PlG0aDIx

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📸: Emmett W. Chappelle at the National Inventors Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2007

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Emmett W. Chappelle (1925-2019) was a scientist best known for his groundbreaking work in marine science and biochemistry. Chappelle's work significantly advanced our understanding of bioluminescence while paving the way for diversity and inclusion in the scientific community.

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This Friday (Feb 9) at 3PM EST, tune in to this much-needed conversation around advancing diversity in science hosted by the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment! Link in our bio.

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So many valuable and thought-provoking events happening nearby this February as we celebrate Black History Month! Find the links for all events in our bio.

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Image credits to Canva and to Canva A.I.

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Happy February 1st, the first day of Black History Month! We are excited to share with you the theme for 2024: African Americans and the Arts. (1/n)

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set the standard for popular trends around the world. In 2024, we examine the varied history and life of African American arts and artisans." Read more at: https://t.co/bzJmTOh4mb." n/n

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Photo shows U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield receiving an honorary degree from William & Mary during the 2023 Charter Day ceremony. Photo by: Stephen Salpukas.

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Join the celebration on Friday, February 9 at 4pm for Charter Day at the Kaplan Arena!

Charter Day marks the 331st anniversary of the awarding of the Royal Charter from King William III and Queen Mary II of England establishing William & Mary.

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She will discuss finding descendants of an African American Civil War Cemetery, focusing on identifying the individuals at the cemetery and finding their descendants.

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Join Char McCargo Bah on Tuesday, February 6 at 6pm on Zoom as part of the Lemon's Legacies Porch Talk series! Register here: https://t.co/hXiSwBY6JB

Photo credit: W&M website