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interact with their peers from across the fields of ocean policy
and research. A limited number of tickets will be provided on a
first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to register early to secure
your spot for this event.
RAINBOW RECEPTION
This informal social event is an opportunity to share conversa-
tion and refreshments with fellow LGBTQIA+ ocean scientists
and engineers. We hope to build community and get organized.
Stop by anytime. There is no schedule. This event is intended
for people who identify as LGBTQIA+, but allies can support
us by spreading the word, encouraging LGBTQIA+ colleagues
to attend, and staying tuned for opportunities to get involved
in the future.
INNOVATIVE SESSION IN11. HISTORICAL
RESONANCE IN THE ATLANTIC: IMPLICATIONS
FOR BLACK MARINE SCIENTISTS
Screening of the documentary film Can We Talk? Difficult
Conversations with Underrepresented People of Color: Sense
of Belonging in STEM at the OSM 2020 conference initiated a
discussion about the effects of systemic racism and bias in the
ocean science community. The current proposed 2021 session
will continue this conversation by screening content that centers
the perspective of Black marine researchers, historians, and lit-
erary scholars on the ocean sciences. The meaning, materiality,
and memory of the Atlantic Ocean will be central to this discus-
sion. The film documents how the Atlantic slave trade and sub-
sequent forms of racial exclusion on American coastlines have
influenced the way Black marine scientists think about and do
their work. This session will include a short screening of a seg-
ment from Kendall Moore’s latest film, Decolonizing Science,
followed by a panel discussion. For more Information, go to:
https://www.kendallmooredocfilms.com/.
TUTORIAL TT02. THIS IS NOT SERVICE:
UNPACKING INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT IN
DIVERSITY EFFORTS
In response to the racial justice movements and the widespread
protests of 2020, there was increased interest in justice, equity,
diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in higher education. This tutorial’s
objective is to compare how different JEDI efforts can improve
the experiences of marginalized individuals in geosciences, and
more broadly, STEM fields. We will explore instances where
institutional goals do not align with the community’s needs,
thus perpetuating the status quo. We will provide examples from
community-based initiatives that empower historically under-
represented students and early career scientists in STEM and
share resources to support the creation of similar efforts.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SESSIONS
ED05. Safety in Ocean Field Science: Prevention and
Improved Response for Sexual and Gender Harassment
This session is focused on strengthening the ocean sciences
community by improving field environments for all partici-
pants and reducing harassment in the ocean sciences. The ses-
sion chairs plan to present the recommendations, products, and
implementation strategies that resulted from two workshops,
one focused broadly on field sciences and one on ocean sciences
specifically, to the OSM 2022 audience for dissemination, dis-
cussion, and feedback.
ED08. Addressing Barriers to Minoritized Scholars
Entering Internship, Fellowship, and Graduate
Programs in the Ocean Sciences
Scholars in minoritized groups including Black, Indigenous, and
People of Color (BIPOC) as well as first-generation college stu-
dents who seek careers in the ocean sciences face many barri-
ers in pursuing their desired educational and career pathways.
In this session, presenters will identify barriers to entry that
affect underrepresented scholars and share approaches for creat-
ing more equitable processes and developing inclusive cultures
where all can thrive.
ED11. Global Capacity Development in Ocean Science
for Sustainable Development
Oceanography is a global science that requires human and tech-
nical capacity on a global scale. Currently, ocean science capac-
ity is unevenly distributed around the world. This session will
feature ideas and initiatives for advancing participation of scien-
tists from under-resourced nations, or underrepresented groups
in higher-resourced nations, in global observing systems and
global decision-making boards. Opportunities will be given to
all to delineate contributions to the United Nations Decade of
Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and to share indig-
enous knowledge and culture.
REFERENCES
Behl, M., S. Cooper, C. Garza, S.E. Kolesar, S. Legg, J.C. Lewis, L. White, and
B. Jones. 2021. Changing the culture of coastal, ocean, and marine sciences:
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https://doi.org/ 10.5670/oceanog.2021.307.
Le Bras, I. 2021. A conversation on building safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ commu-
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AUTHOR
Erin L. Meyer-Gutbrod (emgutbrod@seoe.sc.edu) is Assistant Professor, School of
Earth, Ocean and Environment, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA,
and is a member of the TOS JEDI Committee.
ARTICLE DOI
https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2021.311