At our annual conference this morning, the American Elasmobranch Society announced a new initiative to increase diversity in marine science.
The new Young Professional Recruitment Fund will cover the costs of one year of membership for students, postdocs, and early career professionals from developing countries and from historically underrepresented minority groups. It will also provide these scientists with specialized professional development training, mentorship, and networking. Please help us to spread the word to any marine scientists who would qualify for this new program. A link with more information can be found here: http://www.southernfriedscience.com/?p=18647 Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, -- *David Shiffman* *Ph.D. Student, Research Assistant,* Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy <http://www.cesp.miami.edu/> R.J. Dunlap Marine Conservation Program <http://rjd.miami.edu/> [image: RJD] *e: *[email protected] | *p: *412.915.2309 *t: *@WhySharksMatter <http://twitter.com/#!/WhySharksMatter> | *b: *Southern Fried Science Blog <http://www.southernfriedscience.com/>
