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December 10 marks the 209th anniversary of the birth of Ada Lovelace. Often referred to as the “first computer programmer,” Lovelace was known for her contributions working on the Analytical Engine, one of the first mechanical computers. If you perform computational analysis as part of your work at WHOI—or if you’re simply curious to learn more…

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Since 1970, the United American Indians of New England have observed a National Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving Day. This Thursday, November 28, from 12-3pm, supporters are invited to a demonstration and march through downtown Plymouth, the site of the mythologized First Thanksgiving. Indigenous speakers will open the event at Cole’s Hill, a public park…

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Shout out to WHOI veterans, past and present! In 1967, US Army Sergeant Arthur Lee Martin became the first African American to dive in the deep-sea submersible Alvin! In celebration of ALVIN’s 60th anniversary, Sgt. Martin came to WHOI during August’s Science Stroll to share insights from his long and successful career. Having faced significant…

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Every November, Native American Heritage Month honors the history, culture, and achievements of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Established in 1990, the month celebrates the contributions and rich heritage of Indigenous peoples throughout the country and invites everyone to deepen their understanding of Native communities through cultural events, supporting Native-owned businesses, learning about…

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Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to remember, honor, and celebrate loved ones who have died. A holiday in Mexico, the tradition is marked across much of Latin America and the United States. The festivities span at least two days: Nov. 1, known as Día de los Inocentes (“Day of…

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“Tell no lies, claim no easy victories” was the motto of pan-Africanist freedom fighter and agronomist Amilcar Cabral, who in the 1970s led independence movements in his native Guinea-Bissau (then Portuguese Guinea) and the Cape Verde Islands (where his parents were from).  Join Bridgewater State University’s Pedro Pires Institute for Cape Verdean Studies and the…

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The Wampanoag tribes, or “People of the First Light,” were among the first Indigenous Americans to lose their land—and language—to European colonists. But thanks to the efforts of Tribal linguists over the last 30 years, the Wôpanâak language has been revived. On Thursday, Oct. 24 from 5:30-6:30pm at Highfield Hall & Gardens (56 Highfield Drive,…

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Indigenous People’s Day celebrates the histories and cultures of the numerous Indigenous peoples who have lived in the Americas for thousands of years. It also recognizes and acknowledges that we still have a long way to go to address the history of erasure, dispossession, and violence against America’s first inhabitants. Unlike Columbus Day, which occurs…

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October is LGBT History Month. This annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history and related civil rights movements recognizes the people who have advanced gender and sexual minority rights throughout time. The observance began in 1994 with Missouri high school teacher Rodney Wilson. He chose October because school would be in session…

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October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which honors workers with disabilities and their contributions to our workplaces and economy. This year’s theme, “Access to Good Jobs for All,” highlights the need to ensure that people living with disabilities are supported in access to meaningful employment. If you work at WHOI and have a short-…

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