The American Elasmobranch Society, the world’s oldest and largest professional society focusing on the scientific study of sharks and their relatives, is now accepting applications for the 2nd year of our Young Professional Recruitment Fund diversity initiative.
Awardees will be given one year of Society membership, in addition to specialized professional development training, mentorship, and networking opportunities specific to their needs as scientists and professionals from developing nations or historically underrepresented minority groups. Applications are due November 15th. For more details, including eligibility and a link to the application, please see the link below: http://www.southernfriedscience.com/applications-now-open-for-the-elasmobranch-societys-diversity-in-marine-science-initiative/ Please share with interested colleagues, and please let us know if you have any questions. Sincerely, -- *David Shiffman* *Ph.D. Candidate, Research Assistant,* Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy <http://www.cesp.miami.edu/> *e: *[email protected] | *p: *412.915.2309 *t: *@WhySharksMatter <http://twitter.com/#!/WhySharksMatter> | *b: *Southern Fried Science Blog <http://www.southernfriedscience.com/> *w: **Lab website <http://sharktagging.com> * | *cv:* *Online CV <http://DavidShiffmanCV.com>*
