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Black Women In Ecology Evolution And Marine Science Inc

BWEEMS empowers Black women and gender-expansive individuals in ecology, evolution, and marine science through community building, networking, and professional development, aiming to increase representation and support in environmental sciences.

Belonging &amp; Beyond: Fueling Science Through Community Science is stronger when everyone has a place in it. Yet for many Black scientists, the path through evolution, ecology, and marine science can feel isolating and full of bureaucratic, financial and cultural barriers. BWEEMS exists to change that.&nbsp;We ensure Black women, femmes, and gender-expansive scientists feel welcomed into their fields, then nurtured and supported to go beyond the barriers. Your gift fuels what our members need most:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Connection to science: conferences, workshops, and research opportunities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Connection to resources: funding, training, and tools that open doors</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Connection to community: mentors, peers, and a network that has their back</li></ul>When you donate or launch a fundraiser, you&rsquo;re investing in leaders who are shaping the future of evolution, ecology, and marine science. Join us for 8 weeks of building belonging and transcending barriers. Give, or start your own fundraiser to help bring your friends, family, and colleagues along in learning more about BWEEMS.

Belonging & Beyond: Fueling Science Through CommunityScience is stronger when everyone has a place in it. Yet for many Black scientists, the path through evolution, ecology, and marine science can feel isolating and full of bureaucratic, financial and cultural barriers.BWEEMS exists to change that. We ensure Black women, femmes, and gender-expansive scientists feel welcomed into their fields, then nurtured and supported to go beyond the barriers.Your gift fuels what our members need most:Connection to science: conferences, workshops, and research opportunitiesConnection to resources: funding, training, and tools that open doorsConnection to community: mentors, peers, and a network that has their backWhen you donate or launch a fundraiser, you’re investing in leaders who are shaping the future of evolution, ecology, and marine science.Join us for 8 weeks of building belonging and transcending barriers. Give, or start your own fundraiser to help bring your friends, family, and colleagues along in learning more about BWEEMS.

Belonging & Beyond

Finding your next opportunity is easier when you know what possibilities exist&mdash;and when you have a community helping you find them. The BWEEMS Virtual Job Fair brings Black women, femmes, and gender-expansive people together with organizations working across ecology, evolution, marine science, conservation, environmental science, research, government, education, consulting, natural resources, and related sectors. Participating organizations will introduce attendees to their organizations and the work they do and help illuminate career pathways across the environmental and scientific workforce. And you don&#39;t need to be actively job searching to participate. This is also a space to discover organizations and careers you may never have considered, meet people doing interesting work, better understand the skills employers are seeking, expand your professional network, and begin building relationships that could shape your next step.Whether you&#39;re an undergraduate wondering what you can do with your degree, a graduate student or PhD exploring your next move, an established professional looking for something new, or simply curious about what else is out there, you belong in the room. Come explore. Ask questions. Make connections. See where your science can take you.

BWEEMS VIRTUAL NETWORKING and CAREER FAIR

BWEEMS COMMON GROUND: OAKLAND &ndash; Black Futures in Science&nbsp; Common Ground: OaklandLocation: Temescal Beach House&nbsp;Address6500 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618Date: Friday, Nov 6th 2026Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pmEvent Cost: Free for individuals; suggested contributions for organizationsLunch from Cafe Noir will be provided; swag and giveaways will be distributed throughout the day! Join Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science (BWEEMS) for a Bay-area gathering designed to strengthen relationships, expand professional networks, and build community among Black women and gender-expansive people working and studying in environmental and scientific fields.&nbsp; Common Ground: Oakland is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with community, and build meaningful relationships with others who understand what it can be like to move through environmental, scientific, academic, conservation, and outdoor spaces while holding identities that have been historically excluded. This event will bring together researchers, educators, nonprofit and government professionals, scientists, students, community leaders, and others connected to ecology, evolution, marine science, conservation and related disciplines. This gathering is centered on community rather than credentials. You do not need to have a particular job title, degree, career path, or level of experience to belong.&nbsp; We are honored to have Dr. Alexis Johnson as our keynote speaker to explore the future of Black leadership in the sciences. She is a Public Policy Manager in Sustainability at Uber Technologies. In this role, she advances global policy to expand access to electric transportation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shared transportation. Prior to Uber, Dr. Jackson was at The Nature Conservancy for 8 years where she served as the Ocean Policy and Plastics Lead, advancing global policy initiatives to reduce plastics pollution, restore coastal marine habitats, and promote sustainable fisheries management.&nbsp; Common Ground: Oakland is part of BWEEMS&rsquo; broader effort to build stronger regional networks and will create space to meet other professionals and students in the Bay Area, exchange resources and career opportunities, learn about BWEEMS programs and free membership, and discuss how BWEEMS can better support members in the region. Participants will have opportunities for facilitated networking, informal conversation, and community building.&nbsp; BWEEMS membership is free, and both current and prospective members are warmly invited. We do not want transportation to be a barrier to joining us. Transportation stipends of $20&ndash;$40 are available to help cover the cost of getting to and from the event. Anyone for whom transportation costs would make it difficult or impossible to attend is welcome to request support during registration.&nbsp; We look forward to building a future that centers Black women, femmes and gender expansive leaders in science.&nbsp;

COMMON GROUND OAKLAND | Black Futures in Science

BWEEMS COMMON GROUND DENVER &ndash; Black Futures in Science&nbsp; Location: Denver, ColoradoDate: Monday Dec 7th 2026Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pmEvent Cost: Free for individuals; suggested contributions for organizations Join Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science (BWEEMS) for a Colorado gathering designed to strengthen relationships, expand professional networks, and build community among Black women and gender-expansive people working and studying in environmental and scientific fields.&nbsp; Common Ground: Denver is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with community, and build meaningful relationships with others who understand what it can be like to move through environmental, scientific, academic, conservation, and outdoor spaces while holding identities that have been historically excluded. This event will bring together researchers, educators, nonprofit and government professionals, scientists, students, community leaders, and others connected to ecology, evolution, marine science, conservation and related disciplines. This gathering is centered on community rather than credentials. You do not need to have a particular job title, degree, career path, or level of experience to belong. Anyone interested in building community and are curious about BWEEMS are welcome. Common Ground: Denver is part of BWEEMS&rsquo; broader effort to build stronger regional networks and will create space to meet other professionals and students in Colorado, exchange resources and career opportunities, learn about BWEEMS programs and free membership, and discuss how BWEEMS can better support members in the region. Participants will have opportunities for facilitated networking, informal conversation, and community building.&nbsp; BWEEMS membership is free, and both current and prospective members are warmly invited. We do not want transportation to be a barrier to joining us. Transportation stipends of $20&ndash;$40 are available to help cover the cost of getting to and from the event. Anyone for whom transportation costs would make it difficult or impossible to attend is welcome to request support during registration.&nbsp; We look forward to building a future that centers Black women, femmes and gender expansive leaders in science.&nbsp;

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