Black in Marine Science
We celebrate Black marine scientists, spread environmental awareness & inspire the next generation of scientific thought leaders. Help us amplify Black voices!
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Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
BIMS Bites
BIMS Bites, is a video series that premieres on our YouTube channel two times a month. The videos are five to eight minutes in length and are based on topics in marine science disseminated by Black marine scientists. The videos are made ASL accessible to create an equitable scientific environment.
BIMS Bites Kids
BIMS Bites Kids is a monthly video series that premieres on our YouTube channel. The videos are about five minutes in length and are based on topics in marine science disseminated by Black marine scientists. The talking points are targeted to children in order to create more excitement and greater understanding of science. The videos are made ASL accessible to create an equitable scientific environment.
BIMS Dives
BIMS Dives is a monthly live stream series that premieres on our YouTube channel. The livestreams run about one hour in length. Two moderators discuss a hot topic in marine science with an expert in the specified field. Viewers participation is encouraged by asking questions to the expert. The videos are made ASL accessible to create an equitable scientific environment.
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Black in Marine Science
Board of directorsas of 09/07/2023
Dr. Camille Gaynus
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.