Join the Steering Committee!
Want to help make the marine science community more inclusive? Want to help support fellow women and marginalized genders in the marine sciences? Consider joining the SWMS Steering Committee!
Nominations open in February of each year, with elections held in March, and new Steering Committee members announced in April at our Annual Meeting.
2026 Elections
Timeline
Nominations Open
February 7 - March 7
Elections
March 9 - 23
Annual Meeting
Week of April 6*
*Date will be finalized by March
The timeline is subject to change.
Open Positions
We are seeking self-nominations for the following positions this election cycle:
The documents linked above outline position expectations. All potential nominees should be committed to fulfilling these expectations, the broader Steering Committee Expectations, and associated time commitments to the best of their ability if elected.
You must be a SWMS member to nominate yourself for a position on the Steering Committee.
Ready to join the SC?
Nomination form will be available on February 7.
SWMS Membership is required to access the form.
About SWMS and our anti-racism efforts
The SWMS SC is constantly evaluating how the organization can better build equity, inclusion, and anti-racism into every level of leadership and operation. New members of the SC are expected to build on this foundation to integrate principles of anti-racism and equity into SWMS. Officers who are committed to participating in our anti-racism process are of particular necessity. Please apply if you are from a diverse and underrepresented identity. Your participation in a leadership role is actively welcomed.
General Election Logistics:
Everyone who is a SWMS member will receive a digital ballot. If this is not accessible to you, please reach out to swms.general.contact@gmail.com and we will work with you to find a solution.
Note: You must be registered as a member in order to vote in the election. Active members can log into their member account on Squarespace. Not a member yet? Sign up today!
Voting will be open until approximately 2 weeks before the annual All-Members Meeting in the spring at which point we will announce the new members of the Steering Committee.