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Science Access, iNclusion, and Diversity

From the SAND website:

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology recognizes the importance of diversity within our department and University, within Wilmington, and in science. The SAND (Science Access, iNclusion, and Diversity) Committee was formed by the Department of Biology and Marine Biology to actively increase our department’s diversity and inclusivity, and support the department’s community of students, faculty, and staff; like sand, we will change. SAND is comprised of Biology and Marine Biology faculty and graduate students who are seeking to educate ourselves and our peers, create a more welcoming and supportive department, and contribute to a larger cultural shift on campus of increasing dialogue and action on systemic racism.

The Ushijima lab is proud to be part of the SAND Committee and its mission. We hope to create an inclusive and supportive lab group that follows the examples set by SAND.

Career Dives: Live Conversations in Marine Science with Dr. Blake Ushijima

via the Smithsonian Marine Station - December 17, 2020

Join us for a very fun interview with Dr. Blake Ushijima, assistant professor at UNCW and former coral probiotic researcher with the Smithsonian Marine Station. Dr. Ushijima shares his experience growing up in Hawaii and how he discovered a passion for coral and probiotic research.

The Smithsonian Marine Station’s Coral Health and Marine Probiotics (CHAMP) Lab video series

Dr. Ushijima’s previous lab at the Smithsonian Marine Station produced a four-part video series on corals and their research in collaboration with the SMS Education team. Check out the videos below to learn more about corals, coral disease, and the use of probiotics to treat save these precious organisms. Drop by the Smithsonian Marine Station’s YouTube page for more videos like these!