DUDC September Meeting: Minorities in Shark Sciences with Jasmin Graham

Down Under Divers Club (DUDC) is the largest and longest running independent scuba club in North Carolina, and supports all local dive shops. The DUDC has a monthly meeting at Dave & Busters in Cary, with topics on some aspect of diving, travel, safety or our water environment. You do not have to be a member to come!

So come join the Down Under Divers Club on September 9th at Dave & Buster’s in Cary! We’ll start gathering around 6:30 PM, giving you time to enjoy food, drinks, and connect with fellow divers. The meeting will officially begin at 7:15 PM with club updates and a presentation from our guest speaker Jasmin Graham!

In Graham's presentation, "Shark Science: Not just White Sharks and White Men," Graham will speak about the impossible pressures and systemic biases she faced in academia and her triumphant rise as leader of a thriving community of fellow BIPOC shark scientists. As the founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences, she discusses the role grassroots organizations can play in shifting the scientific culture. Graham also dives into the unique biology and ecology of sharks and their relatives. Touching on their primary threats, she unpacks why we need to move from fear to fascination if we are to protect sharks. Her talk will inspire future generations of scientists from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in STEM fields and marine sciences.

We hope to see you there! Can’t attend in person? You can still join us via Teams and stay in the loop.

https://teams.live.com/meet/9398865042253?p=HyJwRofcS73o6Rr8