Short Wave Building A Shark Science Community For Women Of Color
Jul 19, 2021
Jasmin Graham, a marine scientist studying sharks and rays, shares her inspiring journey as the founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS). She talks about the importance of community after connecting with fellow Black women in marine science through #BlackInNature. The discussion highlights MISS’s mission to uplift women of color through hands-on workshops that tackle barriers to entry in STEM. Jasmin underscores the transformative power of mentorship and representation, showing how building a network can empower the next generation of shark scientists.
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Childhood Curiosity
- Jasmin Graham's family primarily ate seafood, sparking her curiosity about fish.
- She questioned their lives beyond the dinner plate, receiving "just eat" as a response.
Discovering Marine Science
- A high school trip introduced Graham to marine science as a field.
- She pursued marine biology, studying hammerhead sharks and sawfish.
Isolation in Science
- Graham felt isolated as a Black woman in marine science, having rarely seen representation.
- She highlights the loneliness of "breaking the glass ceiling" despite its perceived glory.