There are plenty of ways to get involved with SWMS! Below are all possible options, listed from least to most involved, so that you can get involved at a level that is comfortable for you and your current workload!
Become a member
Becoming a SWMS member is easy — just fill out the form on our membership page. Similarly, you are encouraged to spread the word to your friends and colleagues, so that as many people can be involved with SWMS as possible!
Connect with us
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, or like us on Facebook for the latest updates! You can also join our conversations on Flip!
Additionally, do you have good news you want to share with the rest of the Society? Tell us about it! Fill in this form, or send us an email so that we can share.
Attend our Events
See our upcoming events.
Write for our Blog
Find out how to write for us if you are interested in communicating about marine science, women’s issues, or another SWMS-related topic for our blog. The details are here.
Be a Mentor or Mentee
Start a Chapter
Are you interested in starting a SWMS chapter at your institution? You can check out our list of current chapters, and feel free to reach out to the leaders at other universities and organizations. We have information and guidelines available in a Google document.
For instance, you can read about our first local chapter, the University of Rhode Island, in the blog post here. The group was established in 2016.
Become a Steering Committee Member
SWMS is a volunteer led organization with a dedicated steering committee and board of directors. We hold elections each year to fill vacancies on both the steering committee and the board of directors.
Nominations generally open in the winter to join both the committee and board for next year. Follow us on social media for the most recent updates. Find more information here: Steering Committee Elections.