Bridging the gap between URM youth & professionals in natural resource science fields that look just like them | @PurdueFNR & @ILINSeaGrant | goo.gl/zpSwAu

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20 Oct 2016
You've heard about all of the traditional careers. But what about being an outdoor scientist? youtu.be/Ss5Xg28Jge4
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Earlier this month, IISG’s Megan Gunn accepted @LifeAtPurdue’s Seed for Success Acorn Award which recognizes Purdue principal investigators and co-investigators who obtain their first research grants with external funding of $1 million or more for a single proposal. Congrats!
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Missed our Natural Resources Career Panel? Don’t worry — we recorded it for you! Join IISG specialists Kristin TePas (@kktepas) & Megan Gunn (@_TFFP) as they talk with five experts in natural resources and environmental fields. youtube.com/watch?v=rU_QDSGU…
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Teacher PD Opportunity! Earn 5 continuing ed credits, learn about how enslaved people used the Great Lakes & environmental science to make the journey north to freedom, & receive a free copy of our Freedom Seekers curriculum to use in your classroom. 🔗in bio to register!
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If you’re in Toronto this week for the #IAGLR23 conference, you still have two days to stop by our booth!
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10 May 2023
I gave my first international presentation yesterday morning and am still over the moon! @dr_milez thank you for including me on this project!!!! #IAGLR23 @ILINSeaGrant @PurdueFNR
Kicking off #IAGLR23 with an awesome talk from @_TFFP about the Freedom Seekers curriculum that engages students about the intertwined history of the #GreatLakes the Underground Railroad. Teachers, curriculum can be found here - feedback is appreciated! iiseagrant.org/freedom-seeke…
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.@TeachGreatLakes taping is starting now, with special guest @RileyTcat talking about her work to help ensure clean water in Ontario! #IAGLR23
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Here it is! Mushroom pants! Foraging! Hijinks!
Jimmy and @IamGuillermo go foraging with the @BlackForager! 🍄🌱🌾
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IM GONNA BE ON @JimmyKimmelLive TONIGHT HOLY CRAP SOMEONE TELL MY MOM
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14 Oct 2022
Listening to Leander Lacy's plenary for @TheNAAEE #Tuscon2022 and man, this is powerful stuff!!!
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IISG’s Megan (@_TFFP) and Kristin went outdoors with Ogden International High School students today to teach them about aquatic science! 💧🧪
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Hi! I’m Paloma. I’m a Bahamian 🇧🇸 and currently completing my Master’s in Environmental Data Science at @BrenUCSB 💻 I will be starting my PhD in Ocean Sciences at @UMiamiRSMAS in the Fall studying Sea Level Rise 🌊 #BlackEnvironRollCall 💚💙
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I'm Alycia, a SOCY PhD student at UCSC. With a background in ENVS, I am interested in community-based enviro. education, enviro. & social justice, & critical pedagogy. When I'm not at my computer, you can catch me outside taking up space unapologetically! #BlackEnvironRollCall
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18 Apr 2022
👋🏾 I’m James, a black EJ advocate from a polluted community with a passion for making the commons (i.e. 🌬&💧) accessible & equitable to all. I am currently working to pass the 1st piece of national legislation on EJ led by @NRDems and @RepMcEachin! #EJ4All #BlackEnvironRollCall
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Hey, I’m Olivia, a first year Ph.D. Student at @BrenUCSB. My focus is in coral reef ecology, learning how communities interact to influence restoration and management practices 🧜🏽‍♀️🐡. I’m also passionate about EJ and promoting diversity in STEM #BlackEnvironRollCall #BIMS
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I’m Arielle and I’m an EJ advocate & staff attorney passionate about making environmental education inclusive and accessible for all. I’m the host of a new podcast called The Joy Report sharing stories about positive climate solutions #BlackEnvironRollCall
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Checking in, Hi my name is Tyus, I’m a PhD student at @Cal and I study carnivore ecology and the dynamics of species interactions and competition within human-dominated landscapes. As always, stay curious! @BlackInEnviron #BlackInEnvironRollcall #BlackinEnvironWeek
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