This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement. 

Event Title

Black in Natural History Museums Week

Host Organization

Black in Natural History Museums

Description

BlackInNHMs week is a series of synchronous and asynchronous activities and content shared through social media and our website (register here and visit our event page). We are celebrating and building community for Black folx working in NHMs; encouraging and facilitating Black people’s participation in NHMs professionally and as patrons; and engaging non-Black people as true colleagues and co-conspirators to BIackInNHM professionals.

Event Date/Time

October 16 – 22; See full schedule here.

Black in Natural History Week Graphic Showing Event Schedule

Event Location

Zoom and some in-person activities.

Why attend?

During this week celebrated annually, we hope to inspire many Black professionals to reimagine their relationship with the biodiversity of our planet, while highlighting career opportunities in museums and related fields.

To learn more, visit:

https://www.blackinnhms.org/copy-of-black-in-natural-history-muse