The American Elasmobranch Society, the world's oldest and largest professional society focusing on the scientific study and management of sharks and rays, has announced a new diversity initiative.
We are offering free one-year memberships, along with specialized mentorship, networking, and professional development training, to early career scientists and professionals from historically underrepresented minority groups or from developing nations. If you qualify, please apply! If you know someone who might qualify, please help us by spreading the word! More information on the program, including a link to the application, can be found here: http://www.southernfriedscience.com/?p=18871 Thank you! 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: *david.shiff...@gmail.com | *p: *412.915.2309 *t: *@WhySharksMatter <http://twitter.com/#!/WhySharksMatter> | *b: *Southern Fried Science Blog <http://www.southernfriedscience.com/>