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How Women Of Color Created Community In The Shark Sciences

Feb 17, 2022

Jasmin Graham, a marine biologist and founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS), discusses her unique journey into the world of shark research. Growing up enthralled by the ocean, she faced challenges due to the lack of representation among women of color in her field. In 2020, a transformative connection with other Black women researchers led to the formation of MISS, fostering community support and empowerment. Jasmin shares how hands-on workshops have bolstered confidence in participants, creating a vital network that champions inclusion in marine science.

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Intro

2min

From Curiosity to Marine Biology: A Journey into the Ocean's Mysteries

2min

Finding Community in Shark Sciences

2min

Empowering Women of Color in Shark Sciences

5min

Transformative Workshop Experiences for Women of Color in Shark Science

4min

As a kid, Jasmin Graham was endlessly curious about the ocean. That eventually led her to a career in marine science studying sharks and rays. But until relatively recently, she had never met another Black woman in her field.

That all changed in 2020 when she connected with a group of Black women studying sharks through the Twitter hashtag #BlackInNature. Finding a community was so powerful that the women decided to start a group.

On today's show, Jasmin talks with host Maddie Sofia about Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) and how it's supporting women of color through hands-on workshops and community building. (Encore)

To see pictures of MISS's first workshop check out their website.

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