JISAO: Diversity and Outreach





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DIVERSITY AND OUTREACH

MISSION:

JISAO is committed to building and fostering diversity in our scientific community. We believe that a diverse organization reflects and serves the multidisciplinary and global nature of our research. To create an inclusive community, JISAO collaborates with its partners at NOAA and the University of Washington on such outreach activities as internships, career fairs, summer camps and recruitment programs.

Diversity refers to more than race or ethnicity. It encompasses many of the differences that make people unique, including age, gender, ethnicity, culture, belief systems, family histories, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation and education level. Building a diverse workforce creates an inclusive, open environment in which everyone is valued, supported and respected. It provides a richer, more creative work experience.

Current efforts focus on establishing partnerships with existing UW programs and with NOAA's annual Science Camp in K-12 science activities. A college-level summer internship program and a work force recruitment/retention plan are also in the developmental stages. Our aim is to provide enhanced opportunities for underrepresented groups and to nurture the next generation of scientists by fostering enthusiasm for science.

Gear Up Students 2006

JISAO has recently participated in these programs:

NOAA Science Camp 2006

Sites of interest:

JISAO Undergraduate Interns:

Outreach & diversity in the news:

Cara MariAnna heads JISAO's Diversity and Outreach Program

she can be reached at:

3737 Brooklyn Ave NE, Room 140
Seattle, WA 98195
Box 355672
Phone: (206) 685-7821
Fax: (206) 685-3397
carajm@u.washington.edu
www.jisao.washington.edu



		NOAA Acknowledgment
	University of Washington School of Oceanography \| Atmospheric Sciences \| Aquatic and Fishery Sciences School of Marine Affairs \| Applied Physics Laboratory \| Program on Climate Change National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Research \| PMEL \| NOAA Joint Institutes \|\| Fisheries \| NWFSC \| AFSC



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