"To stand at the edge of the sea, to sense the ebb and flow of the tides, to feel the breath of a mist, is to have knowledge of things that are as nearly eternal as any earthly life can be." —Rachel Carson
Today we celebrate biologist, author, and environmentalist Rachel Carson's birthday. Carson's book Silent Spring, published in 1962, is widely credited for launching the environmental movement in the United States.
MBARI's research vessel Rachel Carson, named for the famous environmentalist, started her life as an oil field supply vessel operating in the Gulf of Mexico. Following a 22-day transit from La Rose, Louisiana to Alameda, California, and extensive refitting, she was christened by Julie Packard on July 21, 2012, at MBARI’s Open House celebration. The R/V Rachel Carson is MBARI’s coastal vessel, capable of supporting operations of ROV Ventana, multiple Dorado class AUVs, moorings, and many other oceanographic instruments.
The R/V Rachel Carson will support MBARI science and ocean engineering efforts for many years to come.
Today we are celebrating our 2022 Dr. Nancy Foster Scholars for International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
This day provides an opportunity to recognize the critical role women play in science and technology, and promotes full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. We want to thank our Dr. Nancy Foster Scholars for the hard work they put in to make the National Marine Sanctuary System (and the world!) a better place.
The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship recognizes outstanding scholarship and encourages independent graduate-level research – particularly by female and minority students – in the ocean sciences. Learn more about the scholarship at fosterscholars.noaa.gov.
A personal hero of mine, Rachel Carson was born #OTD (27 May 1907 – 14 April 1964). While Silent Spring (1962) is her most famous & influential work, before it she wrote The Sea Trilogy - Under the Sea-Wind (1941), The Sea Around Us (1951), and The Edge of the Sea (1955). Here are vintage book covers for each:
#Herstory #UnDíaComoHoy #KláraDánVonNeumann (Budapest, Hungría, 18/8/1911 - San Diego, California, 10/11/1963), #científica estadounidense #pionera de la #programación. Hija de Károly - Karl Dán y Camila Stadler. Su padre había servido anteriormente en el ejército austrohúngaro como oficial durante IGM, y se mudaron a Viena para huir de Bela Kun. No regresaron a Hungría hasta que el régimen fue derrocado. Su familia era rica y solía organizar fiestas en las que Dán pudo conocer a mucha gente de diferentes ámbitos. Con 14 años, fue campeona nacional de patinaje artístico, y poco después fue enviada a estudiar a un internado a Inglaterra. Estuvo casada en cuatro ocasiones, y después de su segundo divorcio, se casó con John von Neumann en 1938. Posteriormente, contrajo matrimonio con Carl Eckart en 1958. Murió en 1963 en extrañas circunstancias: tras abandonar una fiesta en honor a la ganadora del premio Nobel #MariaGoeppertMayer, Condujo desde su casa a la playa y se ahogó. Su cuerpo se halló en la playa de La Jolla. La policía consideró su muerte como un suicidio. Dán fue una de las primeras programadoras del mundo y ayudó a resolver problemas matemáticos usando código informático. Escribió el código utilizado en la máquina #MANIAC I desarrollada por John von Neumann y Julian Bigelow en el Laboratorio Nacional de Los Álamos. También estuvo implicada en el diseño de nuevos controles para la #ENIAC y era una de sus principales programadoras. Enseñó cómo programar a los científicos de aquella primera época. Escribió el prefacio de la influyente obra de John von Neumann Silliman Lectures, publicada póstumamente y más tarde editada y publicada por la editorial Yale University Press como "El ordenador y el cerebro". Aparece como una figura relevante en el libro de historia de la computación "La catedral de Turing: Los orígenes del universo digital" de George Dyson. #efemérides #cientificas #mujeresyciencia #womeninscience #educarenigualdad #educarenfeminismo #schooloffeminism https://www.instagram.com/p/CkxlgZ8jgTt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
So happy to see how excited you all are about my visit to the @fieldmuseum to see our collab! Here are some cool shots of what the @penguinrandomhouse merch team created with my doodles and patterns from my book Women in Science! ❤️🔬🎨 #womeninscience #fieldmuseum https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjv5tvZO91P/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
A day at the office looks very different for MBARI researchers.
For us, the “office” is Monterey Bay and its deep submarine canyon. This is our window to the world ocean. Studying our blue backyard is revealing our connection to the ocean—how it sustains us, and how our actions on land may be threatening its future. Our scientists and engineers are driven by a curiosity to learn more about the ocean and a passion to protect its future.
In this episode, we’re joining MBARI Scientist Colleen Durkin to learn how poop, snot, and dead plankton can curb climate change. Colleen leads MBARI’s Carbon Flux Ecology team. The group studies how deep-sea ecosystems transform sinking particles as part of the ocean carbon cycle. The rain of organic matter from the ocean’s surface to the abyssal seafloor helps lock carbon away from the atmosphere. Using cutting-edge cameras and other innovative tools developed in partnership with MBARI’s engineers, Colleen and her team are learning more about this critical link in Earth’s carbon cycle. Learn more about their work.
MBARI’s mission is to advance marine science and engineering to understand a changing ocean. In the months ahead, we’ll spotlight other research teams at MBARI and showcase the diverse ways we’re working to better understand the largest environment on Earth and hopefully inspire a new generation of ocean explorers to join our work in the future.
Promoting Empowering Work Environments for Women in Science.
The second roundtable of the event “Closing the Gender Gap in Science: Accelerating Action”, held on the occasion of the 2024 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, addressed the necessity of creating workplace environments that attract, retain and advance women scientists. During the session, speakers discussed policies and actions that promote inclusion, diversity and equity. International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Women in Athletic Training
The field of athletic training has seen a surge in women entering the profession since the 1970s. Here at the University of Idaho, we've seen many women embark on their journeys as athletic trainers. Let's explore some common questions they have:
What is an athletic trainer?
Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who work with active individuals in various settings. They provide services like injury prevention, rehabilitation, and clinical care.
How to become an athletic trainer:
To become certified, you need a master's degree from an accredited program and pass a national exam.
Famous female athletic trainers:
Gail Weldon: One of the first female members of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) and the first woman inducted into their Hall of Fame.
Sue Falsone: The first female head athletic trainer in a major American professional sports league (LA Dodgers).
Challenges for women:
While the field is evolving, some outdated views persist. Some may question if women can work effectively with male athletes or hold unconscious biases about their competence.
Women in professional sports:
Female athletic trainers are under-represented in male professional sports, but they are increasingly present in secondary schools and collegiate athletics. This exposure helps break down stigmas and demonstrates their capabilities.
Income gap:
A salary gap exists, with women earning an average of $8,700 less per year than men. This can be partially explained by more women being young professionals with fewer supervisory roles. However, it also raises questions about career trajectory and needs further exploration.
The future for women:
Despite challenges, this is an exciting time! Women are entering diverse practice settings and breaking down barriers. The University of Idaho is committed to supporting women in athletic training, fostering a more inclusive and equitable future for the profession.
Congratulations to the 2022 Dr. Nancy Foster Scholars! 🎉
NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has selected seven graduate students as recipients of the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship, representing graduate-level areas of study such as marine biology, oceanography, and ecology. The scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement and encourages independent graduate level research, particularly by female and minority students.
Read more about the seven scholarship recipients and the Nancy Foster Scholarship Program:
Photos courtesy of (left to right)- Aspen Ellis, Ella Bea Kim, Fabiola Rivera Irizarry, Jaida N. Elcock, Keiko Wilkins, Natalie Nicole Dornan, Taylor Williams)
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