The BIMS Institute will work to promote inclusivity and break down barriers in marine science.
Black In Marine Science (BIMS) is excited to announce that they are the recipient of a grant from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The Packard Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities—and restoring and protecting our planet. The Packard Foundation has been supporting BIMS since its inception. The Packard Foundation gave them their first large grant to build capacity as an organization. Now they are giving them their first significant grant to build The BIMS Institute. "I must shout out Kathy Hesse and Chad English, our program officers who believed in our vision from the beginning and lit up when we shared that we wanted to build a research institute,” said Dr. Tiara Moore, Founder, and CEO of BIMS.
The Packard Foundation’s seven hundred and fifty thousand dollar grant will support the creation of Black in Marine Sciences’ “BIMS Institute.” The Building Inclusivity in Marine Science Institute will work to promote inclusivity and break down barriers in the marine science space. The BIMS Institute will be the first of its kind, highlighting Marine Science research, innovation and housing a communications powerhouse dedicated to ocean justice in Black communities.
The first project out of the BIMS Institute will focus on pairing environmental DNA (eDNA) research with storytelling to provide accessible data to coastal communities impacted by climate change and nutrient pollution. "I am excited BIMS will be joining with the Packard Foundation to employ eDNA tools in the Chesapeake Bay with Blacks of the Chesapeake,” said Dr. Camille Gaynus, Chair of the BIMS Board of Directors. “I am grateful every day to be a part of such an amazing organization that can partake on such epic journeys."
"I was pushed out of a lab and now I get to build my own. Drake said it best, started from the bottom now we’re here!” added Dr. Tiara Moore. Started from a tweet now we’re here, is the best way to summarize BIMS latest success story, as the organization continues to grow.
About Black In Marine Science
Black in Marine Science started as a week to highlight Black voices in the field and encourage younger generations while shedding light on the lack of diversity in marine science. It started with a tweet from Dr. Tiara Moore and grew to a team of organizers putting together an online event. The initial #BlackInMarineScienceWeek of events created a community of Black marine scientists that was much needed during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. After the initial success, a 501(c)(3) non-profit was formed to continue amplifying Black voices and inspiring younger generations. Today, the organization creates outreach opportunities, internships for aspiring scientists, and is developing a documentary highlighting nutrient pollution impacts to Black communities. www.bims.org
Contact:
Dr. Tiara Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Email: ceo@bims.org
Black In Marine Science (BIMS) is excited to announce that they are the recipient of a grant from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The Packard Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities—and restoring and protecting our planet. The Packard Foundation has been supporting BIMS since its inception. The Packard Foundation gave them their first large grant to build capacity as an organization. Now they are giving them their first significant grant to build The BIMS Institute. "I must shout out Kathy Hesse and Chad English, our program officers who believed in our vision from the beginning and lit up when we shared that we wanted to build a research institute,” said Dr. Tiara Moore, Founder, and CEO of BIMS.
The Packard Foundation’s seven hundred and fifty thousand dollar grant will support the creation of Black in Marine Sciences’ “BIMS Institute.” The Building Inclusivity in Marine Science Institute will work to promote inclusivity and break down barriers in the marine science space. The BIMS Institute will be the first of its kind, highlighting Marine Science research, innovation and housing a communications powerhouse dedicated to ocean justice in Black communities.
The first project out of the BIMS Institute will focus on pairing environmental DNA (eDNA) research with storytelling to provide accessible data to coastal communities impacted by climate change and nutrient pollution. "I am excited BIMS will be joining with the Packard Foundation to employ eDNA tools in the Chesapeake Bay with Blacks of the Chesapeake,” said Dr. Camille Gaynus, Chair of the BIMS Board of Directors. “I am grateful every day to be a part of such an amazing organization that can partake on such epic journeys."
"I was pushed out of a lab and now I get to build my own. Drake said it best, started from the bottom now we’re here!” added Dr. Tiara Moore. Started from a tweet now we’re here, is the best way to summarize BIMS latest success story, as the organization continues to grow.
About Black In Marine Science
Black in Marine Science started as a week to highlight Black voices in the field and encourage younger generations while shedding light on the lack of diversity in marine science. It started with a tweet from Dr. Tiara Moore and grew to a team of organizers putting together an online event. The initial #BlackInMarineScienceWeek of events created a community of Black marine scientists that was much needed during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. After the initial success, a 501(c)(3) non-profit was formed to continue amplifying Black voices and inspiring younger generations. Today, the organization creates outreach opportunities, internships for aspiring scientists, and is developing a documentary highlighting nutrient pollution impacts to Black communities. www.bims.org
Contact:
Dr. Tiara Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Email: ceo@bims.org