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The CDEI ordered gender pronoun buttons for people to use for in-person gatherings, when those happen again. They are available on both campuses. Please help yourself. There is a bowl in the Smith Lobby and a bowl on the front desk of APO in Clark. We’ll refresh the supply periodically. Also, the LGBTQ+ small business…
New WHOI Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer July 30, 2021 Woods Hole, MA – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the world’s independent leader in ocean discovery, exploration, and education, today announced the appointment of Dr. Natalie Nevárez as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. Nevárez will begin in this newly created role on August…
The WHOI Workplace Climate Committee, GLOW and Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be co-sponsoring a WHOI-wide CommuniTea on Friday, July 16th at 11 am. This is a follow up to the July 4th GLOW/CDEI Panel Discussion on Allyship. We are looking to hold either a Virtual or Hybrid event. Please use the following…
Wandering the halls of WHOI, you may have noticed small rainbow stickers sprinkled throughout the buildings. The stickers depict a ship’s silhouette, set against the colors of the new pride flag, designed by Daniel Quasar. These small stickers help Queer folks identify spaces where they can expect to feel comfortable and in the company of…
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June 4th GLOW & CDEI co-hosted an Allyship Panel in honor of Pride Month and the upcoming Juneteenth. We had over 130 participants and a fantastic discussion with our panelists and audience. We began with this video on What is Allyship and Why is it Important? In just under three minutes, it frames what it…
Students at Falmouth and Mashpee high schools have created a series of short videos interviewing African-American STEM professionals from the area in a variety of careers including epidemiology, primatology, biology, landscape architecture, engineering, fisheries management, science education, and more. Come to the premiere to hear their inspiring stories. Time & Day: Thursday, June 17 from…
Written by Ben Weiss, edited by Sheri White & Jen Karolewski. This June, we are excited to celebrate Pride Month and WHOI’s long awaited re-opening. Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose global challenges, local vaccination efforts and increased understanding of the virus have dramatically driven down case counts in the area. The LGBTQIA+ community…
May is Asian/Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month and CDEI is taking this occasion to highlight those who identify as Asian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander that have contributed to the rich history and ongoing accomplishments of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Though WHOI’s relationship began with the exploitation of the indigenous peoples of Bikini Atoll,…
In honor of Pride Month and Juneteenth, GLOW and the WHOI CDEI (Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) will be co-sponsoring a virtual panel discussion on Allyship on Friday, June 4th at noon. The CDEIO has an Allyship Toolkit on their Resources webpage. Here is a TED talk on “3 ways to be a better ally in the…
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In the News
June 10, 2020
Photo Gallery: Woods Hole science community protests racism
Cape Cod Times
June 11, 2020
The Week In Photos - June 12, 2020
The Enterprise
June 22, 2020
What Black scientists want from colleagues and their institutions
Nature
June 26, 2020
WHOI Researcher Dives to Challenger Deep
WHOI News Release
June 30, 2020
How one science hub grapples with diversifying STEM
The Christian Science Monitor