A variety of perspectives, backgrounds, origins, talents, and interests strengthens and deepens the SML experience. We are committed to supporting a multi-faceted community and a strong sense of belonging for all. Belonging at SML is about fostering respect and appreciation for difference, having a shared purpose, and being a part of a community, while simultaneously being valued and appreciated for the uniqueness that each person brings.
Shoals Marine Laboratory is located within N’dakinna, the traditional homelands of the Wabanaki People who have a historic and contemporary presence in this area. Their presence here precedes the establishment of Shoals Marine Laboratory, the state of Maine, and the United States of America. We acknowledge the painful history of Indigenous displacement from their N'dakinna homeland and honor the ongoing connection of indigenous people past, present, and future to these lands and waters.
We are excited to announce the establishment of the Shoals Marine Lab Rising Tides Scholarship made possible by the generosity of Jay and Suzanne McFarland in late 2020. This fund aims to build a stronger, more multi-faceted community of undergraduate students studying at SML.
Central to SML’s vision for the future is to enhance access to our programs by reducing the barriers for underrepresented students. This scholarship program is one of the many steps that will improve access to life-changing, experiential learning opportunities for an ever-growing Shoals community. To this end, SML encourages under-represented students to apply for this financial aid package.
If you are interested in supporting these efforts and providing critical support to underrepresented students, we hope you will consider donating to this fund!
SML staff have put together a set of guidelines for establishing community agreements that can help faculty members, research PI's, and group leaders manage relations among the people in their programs. This resource is meant to help foster a secure space where members of our community at all levels can safely express their feelings and perspectives.
Please note: this document outlines an approach that is specific to faculty members; however, this framework can be applied to SML research and public programs as well.
We value your experience, perspectives, and opinions, therefore we have created a Bias Reporting and Feedback Form for Shoals community members to provide feedback to SML leadership. Our goal is to offer an anonymous option for individuals to safely identify bias, discrimination, and other concerns in a constructive manner.
Your submission will not record IP Address, location data, or contact information. If you choose, you may optionally provide your contact information for a follow-up. Thank you!