Description:

This memorial session honors Late Professor Janet Liou Mark’s legacy by focusing on increasing minority participation in the Earth and Geosciences fields.

This session aims to address the underrepresentation of minorities in Earth and Geosciences fields by exploring effective strategies, sharing success stories, and discussing challenges. It welcomes presentations from academic leaders, industry professionals, and policymakers who are actively working to create inclusive environments and opportunities for minority groups and attain the STEM gap that still exists for minoritized and underrepresented student community.

This session promises to be an engaging and impactful opportunity for participants to learn, share, and collaborate towards a more inclusive future in Earth and Geosciences.