MINORITIES IN SHARK SCIENCES
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Science is for everyone...

... but it hasn't always been. MISS was founded because the 4 co-founders regularly felt alone and unwelcome in marine and shark science. As black and mixed race women, they were often one of a few people of color in their higher-ed STEM classes. With that in mind, they founded MISS with the hopes of making it so no one who came after them has to feel as they had.

Our Mission

We strive to be seen and take up space in a discipline which has been largely inaccessible for scientists like us. We strive to be positive role models for the next generation. We seek to promote diversity and inclusion in shark science and encourage gender minorities of color to push through barriers and contribute knowledge in marine science.
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Finally, we hope to topple the system that has historically excluded genders like us and create an equitable path to shark science. We believe diversity in scientists creates diversity in thought, which leads to innovation.

Our Impact

Each year, we significantly increase our programming and reach. In 2022, we had an external party review MISS and develop our first impact report. 

About miss

MISS provides a community and funded opportunities for gender minorities of color who wish to enter the field of shark sciences. We aim to show that there are many gender minorities of color succeeding in and interested in this field.

​We fundraise and apply for grants to create paid opportunities to attempt to knock down the financial barrier into shark sciences. We encourage other organizations in our field to do the same.

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MISS is a registered US nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN: 85-2192211).

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PO Box 10493
​Bradenton, FL 34282
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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Partners and Sponsors >
      • Our Partners & Sponsors
      • Become a Sponsor
    • Advisory Board
    • MISS in the Media
  • Membership
    • Our Members
    • Become a Member
    • Friends of Miss
    • Member Resources
  • Our Programs
    • Education and Outreach >
      • MISS Camps >
        • Science at the Sea Youth Program
        • Spring Break Camp
        • Summer Camp
      • Gill Guardians
    • Training & Professional Development >
      • Workshops
      • Fellowships
      • Diversifying Ocean Science
    • Inclusive Research >
      • Rising Tides Mentorship Program
  • Support Us
    • Donate
    • MISS Merch
    • Come tagging with us!
  • Contact Us
    • Join Our Mailing List