Three members of the Perry Institute's Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) Response Team joined us for the first-ever BWEEMS (Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science) Conference in Miami, Florida. Read more about Teni's recap of our conference:
Highlights:
• Over 100 Black women scientists gathered at the University of Miami Rosenstiel Campus
• Conference embodied our mantra of "Connection, Collaboration, Community"
• Participants shared cutting-edge research on coral resilience, marine ecology, and more
• Inspiring keynote speakers addressed challenges and opportunities for Black women in science
• Networking events fostered lasting connections among attendees
Attendees described the experience as "heartwarming, insightful, reaffirming, and inspiring," emphasizing the importance of creating safe spaces for underrepresented groups in science.
"Attending this conference was one of the best professional experiences I've had since entering the field of marine science," shared Taylor Walters from the Perry Institute.
Read the full article to learn more about the conference, its impact, and our members' takeaways from this groundbreaking event.
