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New Study: Protecting Large Ocean Areas Doesn’t Curb Fishing Catches
Five years after the creation of Mexico’s Revillagigedo National Park, the largest fully protected marine area in North America, experts report no negative impacts on the Mexican fishing sector
Scripps-Led Fellowship Program Promotes Equal Access for Students Interested in Scientific Diving
Fellows of the first SCUBA DIVERsity program cohort share their experiences; Fall 2023 applications open May 30
Celebrating Women Leaders at Scripps Oceanography
Scripps recognizes inspiring women trailblazers in honor of Women’s History Month 2023
UC San Diego Graduate Students Honored for Their Commitment to Equity and Diversity
Scripps Oceanography climate sciences student Jeramy Dedrick inducted to this year’s Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
A Wave of Support for Pride Month 2022
Scripps Oceanography students, faculty and staff celebrate Pride Month, reflect on experiences as members of the queer community in science and academia
New Fellowship Program Supports Diversity in Scientific Diving
The Scripps-led DIVERsity Fellowship Program will start accepting applications for the Fall 2022 cohort on May 6
Scripps Launches New Program to Support Community College Students in Geosciences
Scripps-GEO program bridges community college students to more opportunities and awareness in geosciences
Scripps Celebrates Women’s History Month 2022
Several early-career researchers share their experiences as women in science—and their hopes for the future
Community Engagement Fellows Receive UC San Diego’s Inclusive Excellence Award
Fellows recognized for their essential roles in supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Five UC San Diego Graduate Students Inducted to Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
Scripps physical oceanography student Taylor McKie recognized for dedication to social justice, inclusivity, and academic excellence
Scripps Receives $350,000 Grant to Support Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Three-year Heising-Simons Foundation grant will bolster outreach and recruitment of underrepresented minority students
Scripps Makes Strides to Increase Diversity, Awarded American Geophysical Union Bridge Program Status
Program helps students overcome barriers to pursuing careers in geosciences
Scripps Welcomes Three New Community Engagement Fellows
Fellows aim to foster an inclusive community and enhance cultural awareness at Scripps
SURF Program 2021: Student Profiles
Undergraduates have the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research alongside a Scripps mentor
SURF Program at Scripps Oceanography Wraps Up Another Successful Year in 2021
Scripps’ summer research program returns to in-person learning opportunities for undergraduates after hybrid experience in 2020
Scripps Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Students and staff share personal stories about their heritage and discuss ways to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander community
Women and Minorities in Science Group Honored for Contributions to Inclusive Excellence
WMIS recognized at UC San Diego’s 26th Annual Inclusive Excellence Awards
Scripps Explores Connections between Diversity and Science in New Lecture Series
DEEP Connections lecture series and several Black History Month-inspired virtual events to focus on issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the sciences
Celebrating Native American Excellence at Scripps
Researchers describe the importance of Indigenous representation in science
Recognizing Latinx and Hispanic Excellence at Scripps
In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, we interviewed several members of the Latinx community at Scripps, including faculty, students, staff, and researchers
Scripps Welcomes Eight New Community Engagement Fellows
Community Engagement Fellows dedicate their efforts to developing equity, diversity, and inclusion for the Scripps Institution of Oceanography community
Scripps Oceanography’s 2020 SURF Program Continues During COVID-19
Despite the pandemic, Scripps’ undergraduate summer research program that aims to increase diversity in geosciences carries on and expands with new virtual offering
Celebrating Black Excellence at Scripps Oceanography
Black History Month-inspired Q&A featuring five stellar members of the Scripps community, ranging from faculty to staff to students
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