Applications for our 2022 workshop are now closed. 

What is it?

During this FREE workshop, participants will get hands-on field experience doing shark research. They will learn various field research techniques and stay on a live-aboard research vessel with the MISS co-founders. We will also do a series of personal development conversations as well as other activities to build community. The women of this organization will serve as a continued resource and support system long after the workshop has ended.

This is a free opportunity for participants as one of our goals at MISS is to eliminate the financial barriers many BIPOC women experience in trying to pursue shark science as a career.

What is included?

Field School will be donating:
  • Housing for 2 nights aboard RV Garvin located off Key Biscayne, Miami
  • 3 meals a day + snacks
  • Photographer to capture all the great moments!

​MISS will be providing:
  • Travel stipend to attend
  • Professional development workshops
  • A lifelong network of women supporting women

Schedule

Over the course of the weekend, participants will learn how to drumline and longline, two fishing techniques often used in shark research. They will participate in a series of professional development talks, learn more about shark biology, and participate in shark scientific workups. A shark work-up consists of 4 body measurements, taking muscle and small fin samples, and implanting an ID or NOAA satellite tag into the base of the shark's dorsal fin. At the completion of the workshop, we hope our participants will feel more supported and connected as they continue pursuing a career in shark science, and will feel more comfortable with the fundamentals of shark field research.

FAQ

Who is eligible to apply?
This year we will be accepting 18 women and gender minorities of color, 9 for each weekend. Due to COVID-19, the workshops are currently open to those living in the United States. Any woman of color who is interested in pursuing a career in shark research is welcome to apply. The opportunity is geared towards those who cannot access shark science where they are currently located.

You must be 18 years or older to participate. We welcome undergraduate or graduate students as well as those in between undergrad and graduate school. You must have valid medical insurance in the US. It is not required to be a US citizen. 

When do applications open?
Applications open December 1 and close Jan 2.

How many people will be there?
There is space for 9 women aboard RV Garvin for each workshop. ​
*Note: workshop capacity may lower as a result of COVID-19 restrictions