About SWMS

Find out about SWMS here – our mission, events, mentoring, becoming a member, and more.

Mission

The Society for Women in Marine Science brings together marine scientists of all career levels to discuss the diverse experiences of women in marine science, celebrate the research done by women in the field, and promote the visibility of women in the marine science community.

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SWMS was founded in 2014 by a group of women at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) and is now run by volunteer early-career scientists based around the US .

Society for Women in Marine Science, Inc is a charity in Massachusetts with 501(c)3 status.


What We Do:

Events

SWMS holds occasional national events bringing together members from all around the US.  Our flagship event is a day-long symposium, typically held in the fall. The symposiums have evolved over time, from more scientific discussions to conversations around equity and inclusion. Consequently, we are so proud of what they have become. Please read about all our past events here.

Check out what our chapters are up to, and you will find out about local and regional events!

Chapters

Our first local chapter was established in 2016 at the University of Rhode Island. Additionally, we have more than a dozen other chapters around the US and internationally.

Are you interested in starting a SWMS chapter at your institution? You will find more information on our Chapters page.

Blog

For periodic updates about SWMS, current affairs in the marine world, and the research our members do, you should check out our blog.


Visit our ‘Get Involved‘ page for more details on what you can do!

Become a member

Becoming a SWMS member is easy — just fill out the form on our membership page. Spread the word to your friends and colleagues. We want as many people to be involved with SWMS as possible!