The Earth Science Women’s Network (ESWN) is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to increasing diversity across the geosciences with an emphasis on creating and supporting a nurturing community, working for cultural change to eliminate barriers to a diverse scientific workforce, and empowering scientists through professional development. ESWN is led by a volunteer Board of Directors and Associate Board of Directors, which support a range of activities aimed at professional growth and creating a just, equitable and inclusive geoscience community. Donations to our non-profit supports this mission, and membership in ESWN is free and open to everyone. Volunteer opportunities are also available via a range of committees dedicated to planning and organizing in person and virtual connections. ESWN supports an online group where scientists who identify as women can share resources, seek support and enhance their network. We also organize in-person and virtual networking events with chances to meet others working in the scientific workforce, gain insight into different career paths, and grow connections across disciplines in an inclusive environment. Professional development opportunities, across a range of career stages, are critical to empowering scientist leaders with skills and knowledge to enact change and foster a better sense of belonging for all scientists.  

Primary Presenter: Mona Behl, Georgia Sea Grant (mbehl@uga.edu)

Authors:

Karin Ardon-Dryer, Texas Tech University  ()

Rehemat Bhatia, Earth Science Women's Network  ()

Melissa Burt, Colorado State University  ()

Langley DeWitt, International Global Atmospheric Chemistry  ()

Maura Hahnenberger, Salt Lake Community College  ()

Meredith Hastings, Brown University  ()

Mimi Hughes, NOAA  ()

Anne Kellerman, Florida State University  ()

Mayra Oyola-Merced, University of Wisconsin-Madison  ()

Silvia Newell, Wright State University  ()

Christine Wiedinmyer, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences  ()