Minorities In Aquarium and Zoo Science
@MIAZS_Now
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MIAZS mission is to remove the financial and social barriers that prevent minorities from the aquarium and zoo science field
Joined April 2021
Hey friends! We are no longer very active on this platform. Stay connected with us on Instagram @miazs_now, Facebook, or LinkedIn!
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Memphis Zoo is looking for a 3-year Postdoc in #AmphibianConservation and Research! πΈπΈπΈ More info: https://t.co/hSwgJjk5Si Please help spread the word! @MIAZS_Now @thezooscientist @zoos_aquariums @MemphisZoo
#ZooResearch #ZooScience #Herpetology
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βWomen in Herpetology: 50 Stories from Around the Worldβ is finally #PUBLISHED!!!Β ππΈπ Go buy a copy, read about some amazing #HERpetologist, enjoy the illustrations of some brilliant #artists, & support a student scholarship!Β πππΌ https://t.co/LHVwsZ837o π©π»βπ¨π¦π©πΏβπ¬π’π©π½βπ»ππ©πΌβπ«π
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If you are struggling, know that you arenβt alone, and know that there are spaces in which you can find support. We all belong here, and we are here to take up space with you. If you need immediate support, you can call the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
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In MIAZS, we want to create space for supportive communication. All Members and Friends have access to our #_support channel in Slack, where any person can ask for emotional support at any time of day.
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CW: suicide Did you know, September is Suicide Prevention Month? If you or somebody you know is struggling, please check out some of the resources we have organized that are openly available on our website at https://t.co/z7dXoPl2n3.
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We also have several MIAZS Members speaking at AZA this year. Make sure to check out their presentations to show your support! TagΒ us in social media posts this year withΒ #MIAZSatAZA
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Itβs Time for the AZA Annual Conference! @zoos_aquariums MIAZS will have several events throughout the AZA Annual Conference this year! Please join us for MIAZS meet-ups, t-shirt take-overs, and fundraisers! Please RSVP for the Wild Ink fundraiser at: https://t.co/XhYTbU1Enp
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Show your support for MIAZS by wearing your MIAZS swag on September 12th, 2023 at this year's AZA Annual meeting! Don't have your swag yet? Order from our new redbubble designs today to get your swag in time for the conference! Link to our redbubble in bio Spread the word!
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Woo!! Go @SaffireSeahorse can't wait!
Where my West Coast BIMSEES AT?!?! Join our very own Camille Gaynus and Chris Mantegna from @Official_BWEEMS as they talk Yellow Island and eDNA at UCSC!!
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Stop by, chat with us, learn something new, ask questions, get answers, and leave with a little more knowledge and pride in the work we all do. Link to the webinar will be shared within the MIAZS Slack and emailed to all Members and Friends. Didn't get it? Let us know! 3/3
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Join us as she shares her experience and expertise on the world of education, program coordination, research, evaluation, and consulting. Thursday August 17th at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT 2/3
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From Intern to Associate Vice President. Join us for a webinar as Dr. Kathayoon shares her career path, experiences, and advice. Dr. Khalil has had a variety of roles and responsibilities during her time in zoos & aquariums. 1/3
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President & Co-Founder @JellyJanssen was featured on @TectalkPodcast Presented by Natural Encounters! Listen to this episode titled "The Asian Chick in the Back of the Room" where Jennie speaks about her career journey and founding MIAZS. https://t.co/Omg8vyMLP8
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Our world is more diverse with you in it, and we will continue in our journey to equity for people of all identities! Happy Pride! 2/2 #Pride #PrideMonth #PrideAllYear
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Pride month may be ending, but our appreciation for all of our queer and LGBT+ friends never will! Thank you to everyone in the queer community who has contributed to animal care, research, and conservation, (among many other areas) in the zoo and aquarium industry! 1/2
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Read the article here:
mutualofomaha.com
Learn how diversity and inclusion initiatives can also improve animal care.
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We are so proud of President and Co-founder @JellyJanssen who was featured on the Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom!
The top priority of @zoos_aquariums facilities is to provide exemplary animal care. And by increasing diversity among the caregivers, we have the ability to achieve that goal at an even higher level. Learn more from @MIAZS_Now Jennie Janssen: https://t.co/ujEUYxgyN0
#AAPIMonth
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The top priority of @zoos_aquariums facilities is to provide exemplary animal care. And by increasing diversity among the caregivers, we have the ability to achieve that goal at an even higher level. Learn more from @MIAZS_Now Jennie Janssen: https://t.co/ujEUYxgyN0
#AAPIMonth
mutualofomaha.com
Learn how diversity and inclusion initiatives can also improve animal care.
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Thank you @WildKingdom for the opportunity to share my story of becoming an #aquarist, co-founding @MIAZS_Now, and my hopes and dreams for #aquariums and #zoos π¦ π π¦ π π¦ π π¦ π¦ππ¦π¦π¦πππ π¦
The top priority of @zoos_aquariums facilities is to provide exemplary animal care. And by increasing diversity among the caregivers, we have the ability to achieve that goal at an even higher level. Learn more from @MIAZS_Now Jennie Janssen: https://t.co/ujEUYxgyN0
#AAPIMonth
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