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How A Shark Scientist Forged Her Own Path

Jul 23, 2024
Marine biologist Jasmin Graham shares her journey in academia, challenges faced by researchers of color, and the importance of inclusivity in shark science. She founded MIS to support underrepresented individuals and promote collaboration in the field.
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  • Breaking traditional academia barriers by forging her own path in marine biology.
  • Advocating for diversity in shark science by dispelling misconceptions about shark species.

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Jasmine Graham's Unique Path in Marine Biology

Jasmine Graham, the co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences, discovered her passion for marine biology through fishing with her dad in South Carolina. Her experience at a marine science camp sparked her interest in studying fish, leading her to pursue a career in marine biology. Despite facing barriers in academia, Graham chose to forge her own path outside the traditional academic route and is now bringing along young researchers of color to navigate similar paths.

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