Building an inclusive wave in marine science: Sense of belonging and Society for Women in Marine Science symposia.

ABSTRACT: Achieving gender equity is a long-standing and ubiquitous challenge in marine science. Creating equitable experiences for all genders in marine science requires recognizing scientists' intersectional identities, and how this leads to unique lived experiences of privilege and marginalization. One approach to increase equitable experiences for women in marine science is to create affinity groups where women can learn from each other, share their experiences, and provide support and mentorship. The Society for Women in Marine Science (SWMS) is one such organization, founded to amplify the work of early career women in marine science and create community, through events such as full-day symposium events. This study investigates the experiences of symposium attendees for four events held from 2

SUBMITTER: Canfield KN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10805246 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature