Texas SWMS

We are the Texas Chapter of the Society for Women in Marine Science 🌊

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

Join restoration experts LIVE from the Smithsonian on 6/2 at 1pm CST! Get a behind the scenes look at the museum’s collections, and learn more about how they support deep sea restoration in the Gulf!

https://t.co/Q9Ll4PLmS7

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

The workshop will be led by Hannah Rempel, Berit Batterton, and Melman Neil based on their recent publication about developing a framework for training graduate student in inclusive teaching practices!
https://t.co/GJCj4lTtaO

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

SAVE THE DATE: TX SWMS is hosting a virtual inclusive teaching and outreach workshop on April 28th from 12-1pm CST!

If you are interested in attending please register using the link below!
https://t.co/5v2MtmIc9M

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

This weekend TX SWMS participated in Meridian School’s Arts and Science Fest!

Students got the chance to check out some microscope specimens, coral and urchin skeletons, and dive gear, and helped us build our own coral reef throughout the day!

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

UT STEM Girl Day is this week! Message us for info if you are interested in volunteering or come hang out on Speedway Mall between 11am-4pm on Saturday to learn all about being a marine scientist and see some live corals and anemones!

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

UT STEM Girl Day is coming up and we are looking for volunteers to help run our table teaching students all about marine science! Email or DM us for more info!

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

Coral Propagation
Weds 10/9 3pm EST/2pm CST
The most direct approach to restoring deep sea coral communities impacted by Deepwater Horizon is to help new corals grow and reproduce. Hear how propagating corals at these depths is pushing the boundaries of coral restoration!

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

Interested in learning about NOAA’s Gulf Restoration work?

Join an expedition LIVE in the Gulf of Mexico. Free livestreams will be available over the next week to learn about everything from ROVs to life on board! Each event will be a 30min livestream open to the public.

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

ROV and Deep Sea Tech
Mon 10/7 2pm EST/1pm CST
Remotely operated Vehicles (ROVs) give us an up close view of hard to reach habitats. See how scientists learn about and restore the deep sea in the Gulf of Mexico during a live discussion at sea!

[Suzana Gonçalves Leles @su_leles]

Learn more about our open PhD position!🌊🦠Chat with me if you are excited about marine microbes + numerical modeling + experimental evolution. ALL students encouraged to apply! Please DM me if you can help spread the word at local universities in Texas.

[Kara Titus @karallivore]

Got some friends together to do a beach cleanup for #WorldOceansDay with @TX_SWMS. Nothing makes a marine biologist happier than clean water!

[UTMSI @UTMSI]

#WorldOceansDay is this weekend. Do you want to help and keep our oceans clean? Join us for a beach clean up on Friday June 7th at 4pm (Start at South Jetty & end at Horace Caldwell Pier)

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

UT STEM Girl Day was a success! 💫
We had an amazing time being part of this inspiring event hosted by @utwistem with around 8600 participants registered! Our table was a hit! 🐠🪸🔬
#UTSTEMGirlDay #TXSWMS #STEM #womeninstem

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

Feeling unsure about joining TEXAS SWMS? No worries! We've got you covered with all the essential info to help you make the call 😉 #TXSWMS

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

SAVE THE DATE - Sat, Feb 24th 11am-4pm TX SWMS will be participating in UT STEM Girl Day hosted by @UTWiSTEM

Stop by to learn about corals, careers in marine science, and the work TX SWMS is doing across the state of Texas!

🔗 https://t.co/OpHpiV6s4J

#UTGirlDay

[Black in Marine Science @BlackinMarSci]

Diving into a sea of change with #BlackInMarineScience 🌊✨ This article, written by our Community Manager, Troy, dives deep into how the incredible individuals of the Black in Marine Science community are making waves in the scuba diving world. 💙🤿 https://t.co/RfNuzcv84X

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

Happy international day of women and girls in science! 💪🏻🌊🔬🤿 Together we can do so much! TXSWMS is proud of all the amazing women that makes it happen!

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

TXSWMS's inaugural meet was as big as the Lone Star State! Huge thanks to everyone who joined - this wouldn't be possible without y'all. Want to stay in the loop and join upcoming events? 🐠🪸🌊 Check out our website: https://t.co/w8c6yjTx4P #TXSWMS #STEM #WomenInSTEM

[Texas SWMS @TX_SWMS]

Our first meeting is today! Come hang out on zoom at 5:30pm to learn about everything going on with Texas SWMS. DM or email us for a zoom link!