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SWMS Writing Accountability Group
Join us weekly for our Writing Accountability Group (WAG), where we share updates and progress on our ongoing work, and have an hour of dedicated work time each week!
To get the video link, join the SWMS Slack and join the #club-writing channel! Links to the SWMS Slack can be found on the Member resources page.
SWMS Coding Club
Join us every week for some dedicated coding time! This is also an avenue to get some help with any coding issues you may have!
To get the video link, join the SWMS Slack and join the #club-coding channel! Links to the SWMS Slack can be found on the Member resources page.
SWMS Writing Accountability Group
Join us weekly for our Writing Accountability Group (WAG), where we share updates and progress on our ongoing work, and have an hour of dedicated work time each week!
To get the video link, join the SWMS Slack and join the #club-writing channel! Links to the SWMS Slack can be found on the Member resources page.
2025 Annual Meeting
Join SWMS for our 2025 Annual Meeting to meet the new members of the SWMS Steering Committee, learn about our upcoming plans for 2025, and meet other SWMS Members!
SWMS Writing Accountability Group
Join us weekly for our Writing Accountability Group (WAG), where we share updates and progress on our ongoing work, and have an hour of dedicated work time each week!
To get the video link, join the SWMS Slack and join the #club-writing channel! Links to the SWMS Slack can be found on the Member resources page.
SWMS Coding Club
Join us every week for some dedicated coding time! This is also an avenue to get some help with any coding issues you may have!
To get the video link, join the SWMS Slack and join the #club-coding channel! Links to the SWMS Slack can be found on the Member resources page.
SWMS Writing Accountability Group
Join us weekly for our Writing Accountability Group (WAG), where we share updates and progress on our ongoing work, and have an hour of dedicated work time each week!
To get the video link, join the SWMS Slack and join the #club-writing channel! Links to the SWMS Slack can be found on the Member resources page.
SWMS Coding Club
Join us every week for some dedicated coding time! This is also an avenue to get some help with any coding issues you may have!
To get the video link, join the SWMS Slack and join the #club-coding channel! Links to the SWMS Slack can be found on the Member resources page.
SWMS Writing Accountability Group
Join us weekly for our Writing Accountability Group (WAG), where we share updates and progress on our ongoing work, and have an hour of dedicated work time each week!
To get the video link, join the SWMS Slack and join the #club-writing channel! Links to the SWMS Slack can be found on the Member resources page.
SWMS Coding Club
Join us every week for some dedicated coding time! This is also an avenue to get some help with any coding issues you may have!
To get the video link, join the SWMS Slack and join the #club-coding channel! Links to the SWMS Slack can be found on the Member resources page.
SWMS Writing Accountability Group
Join us weekly for our Writing Accountability Group (WAG), where we share updates and progress on our ongoing work, and have an hour of dedicated work time each week!
To get the video link, join the SWMS Slack and join the #club-writing channel! Links to the SWMS Slack can be found on the Member resources page.
2025 Elections are Open!
It’s time to vote for new members of the SWMS Steering Committee!
All active members will receive a ballot from our election facilitator - Election Runner. Position descriptions are available on the Elections page. If you do not receive a ballot, please contact a member of the Steering Committee for assistance!
SWMS Coding Club
Join us every week for some dedicated coding time! This is also an avenue to get some help with any coding issues you may have!
To get the video link, join the SWMS Slack and join the #club-coding channel! Links to the SWMS Slack can be found on the Member resources page.
SWMS Writing Accountability Group!
Join us weekly for our Writing Accountability Group (WAG), where we share updates and progress on our ongoing work, and have an hour of dedicated work time each week!
To get the video link, join the SWMS Slack and join the #club-writing channel! Links to the SWMS Slack can be found on the Member resources page.
SWMS Coding Club
Join us every week for some dedicated coding time! This is also an avenue to get some help with any coding issues you may have!
Call link: https://meet.google.com/fjz-yuyz-hzt
SWMS Writing Accountability Group!
Join us weekly for our Writing Accountability Group, where we share updates and progress on our ongoing work, and have an hour of dedicated work time each week!
Video link: https://meet.google.com/qtc-wbkt-gsr
Steering Committee Election Office Hours!
Curious about one of our available positions on the Steering Committee? Join members of the current SC for an open office hour to get all of your questions answered!
SWMS Steering Committee Nominations Open!
Looking to get more involved with SWMS? Now is your chance! We are accepting nominations for several open positions on the SWMS Steering Committee! We will be accepting nominations through March 9.
More details on the open positions can be found on our Elections page!
2024 SWMS Photo Contest
SWMS is looking to make a 2025 calendar and we want to feature you and your science! Submit your photos before December 6th for a chance to be featured in the 2025 calendar!
Submit your photos here!
Online Presence Webinar
Join SWMS VP Trish and Comms Lead Katie for a webinar on October 10th to learn about building your online presence! We will cover building a personal website and a LinkedIn profile! This webinar is perfect for members who are looking to network at our fall symposium!
Transcript available here
Careers in Marine Technology Panel
Learn about the different career paths to marine technology and skills necessary to get a marine technology job with our collaborators at Sea Bird Scientific! Watch the recording! Transcript available here.
World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup
Join SWMS on World Ocean Day 2024 for an asynchronous beach clean up! Join us wherever you are on your local beach to clean up our shores with your chapter or with your friends! Submit pictures of your findings for a chance to win prizes. Cant wait to ‘see’ you there!
A Day in the Life of the Okeanos Explorer
Join SWMS VP Trish for a tour of the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and learn about her work with NOAA Ocean Exploration!
2024 All Members Meeting
We hosted our Annual All Members Meeting in April 2024! Here, we introduced our new Steering Committee members, gave some updates on our events in the past year, and previewed what is to come!
Ocean Sciences Meeting 2024
SWMS participated in the 2024 Ocean Sciences Meeting in New Orleans, LA in February 2024! SWMS members presented posters and talks during the meeting, showcasing their amazing research from around the country.
SWMS also held a brown bag lunch meetup and a Town Hall to discuss the recent publication on inclusive symposia, and gather input on future action items!
Practicing Giving and Receiving Mindful Feedback
In December 2023, the Steering Committee's own Rae Quadara taught us how to give and receive mindful feedback across scenarios and disciplines. You can check out the webinar recording on the event page!
Not Your Momma's Interview & Salary Negotiation Strategies
On July 27, 2023, SWMS hosted a webinar on interview and salary negotiation strategies. Hosted by the Steering Committee's own Alex Sinclair, she led us through a discussion of interview and salary negotiation strategies for all types of jobs, from academia to industry!
Annual All Members Meeting
On the 21st March we held our Annual All Members Meeting 2023 at 12pm ET.
If you were unable to make the meeting you can find the recording below:
https://youtu.be/I9LNZXc8JGk
Please reach out if you would like a copy of the slides!
The meeting concluded our 2023 steering committee elections. Our newly elected committee members, those remaining, and those passing the baton spoke.
It was an opportunity to learn about SWMS activities over the 2022 - 2023 year and our plans ahead. We always take time for attendees to meet one another in small break out groups as well which has frequently resulted in some great ideas!
Work Life Balance Webinar
On the 9th of December 2022, SWMS hosted a work life balance webinar.