Join us for a discussion and reception as we pay tribute to great women and inspire the future generations for a more inclusive, robust, and forward-leaning discipline. This event is open to all.

Register by August 18 at: https://bit.ly/2LBTcsy

Breaking Waves, Breaking BarriersCelebrating Women’s Instrumental Role in Ocean Science, Leadership, and Mentorship

Networking & ReceptionWednesday, September 18Hilton Hawaiian Village6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Speakers & Panelists

Mrs. Wendy Schmidt (Opening)Schmidt Ocean InstituteUnited States

Dr. Barb KirkpatrickGulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing SystemUnited States

Prof. Karen Helen WiltshireHelmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research Alfred Wegener Institute Germany

Dr. Juliet HermesSouth African Environmental Observation NetworkSouth Africa

Dr. Rosie Alegado (Panel Host)University of Hawai‘i, Department of Oceanography & Hawai‘i Sea GrantUnited States

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