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Staff and leaders from Mote and the Yocum African American History Association cut the ribbon for the new Trailblazers in STEM display at Mote Aquarium.
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‘Trailblazers in STEM’ digital display exhibit unveiled at Mote Aquarium

February 28, 2023 | Hayley Rutger

On Feb. 8, 2023, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium officially unveiled “Trailblazers in STEM,” the latest addition to its digital display gallery at Mote Aquarium.  This interactive display and website exhibit, developed in collaboration with Yocum African American History Association, highlights...

Jasmin Graham, the Project Coordinator of the Marine Science Laboratory Alliance Center of Excellence (MarSci-LACE)
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Mote addresses need for expanding diversity in marine science and technology

May 10, 2022 | Olivia Cameron

As job opportunities in the field of marine science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) expand, questions regarding lack of diversity remain. Attracting and retaining high quality and diverse candidates in marine STEM careers may be increased through good mentorship. New peer-reviewed research from...

MarSci-LACE intern looking in a microscope
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Mote-led program for diversity in marine science wraps up successful first year – 2020 Annual Report

March 02, 2021 | Hayley Rutger

This story is a highlight from our 2020 Annual Report. Fifteen bright interns have moved closer to fulfilling science careers and more than 40 mentors and allies have sharpened their skills since 2019, thanks to an innovative program led by Mote Marine Laboratory that works to open doors into...

A small tooth sawfish. Photo credit: FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
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Respect the Saw: International Sawfish Day 2020

October 16, 2020 | Stephannie Kettle

OCTOBER 17 IS INTERNATIONAL SAWFISH DAY! This day was established to celebrate these "flat sharks" and raise awareness for the challenges they face in our world's oceans. Learn some cool info below about sawfish from Mote staff member Jasmin Graham, a shark and sawfish researcher and Mote's MarSci-LACE...

Aly Busse interacting with students during an education program in 2018. Credit: Conor Goulding / Mote
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Mote educator tapped to lead education committee for marine laboratories nationwide

June 29, 2020 | Hayley Rutger

Aly Busse, Assistant Vice President for Education at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, has been named Chair of the National Association of Marine Laboratories’ (NAML’s) new Education Committee—a prominent leadership role and exciting opportunity for Mote to spearhead improved strategies for...

Intern Anaga Davi works in the microbiology lab at Mote in 2016.
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Mote receives prestigious new grant to establish Center of Excellence

August 09, 2019 | mote

Aug. 9, 2019  – SARASOTA, Fla. – Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, is extremely pleased to announce that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has granted a three-year, $1.5-million award for Mote to serve as the lead institution for establishing the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation...

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