Meet the Women of Mote
This year, we are celebrating what would have been the 100th birthday of Mote’s founding director, Dr. Eugenie Clark. Thanks to her amazing legacy, many women have followed in her wake. This fall, we introduce you to the marine science educators, researchers, and ocean explorers that we call "The Women of Mote". You’ll learn about their journeys, career challenges, and their incredible accomplishments impacting marine environments in our own backyard and around the globe. We hope you'll join us- and find yourself inspired- as we celebrate these talented and pioneering women during the second season of Women of Mote. The three-part series will include two virtual events, and one hybrid event held in the WAVE Center at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium while being broadcast to our virtual audience.
- CANCELED DUE TO HURRICANE IAN -
Trailblazing Mentors
*Virtual & Live Program*
October 7, 2022
5:30 PM Courtyard Reception
7:00 PM Panel Discussion
5:30 PM Courtyard Reception
7:00 PM Panel Discussion
Aly Busse
Associate Vice President for Education
Elaina Wheaton
Director of Education
Dr. Erinn Muller
Associate Vice President for Research
Program Manager for Coral Health & Disease
Senior Scientist
Dr. Sara Williams
Postdoctoral Researcher
Coral Health & Disease
Ocean Crusaders
*Virtual Program*
September 14, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Dr. Beth Brady
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Manatee Research
Lynne Byrd
Rehabilitation and Medical Care Coordinator
Mote's Rehabilitation Hospital
Amanda Felix
Mote Aquarium Biologist III
Fearless Investigators
*Virtual Program*
September 21, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Valerie Hagan
Staff Biologist
Sharks & Rays Conservation Research
Dr. Cynthia Heil
Director of the Red Tide Institute
Manager of Mote's HAB Mitigation & Ecology
Dr. Catherine Walsh
Associate Vice President for Research
Senior Scientist
Program Manager, Marine Immunology
A Special Thank You to our Sponsors
This event is presented by:
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Miss last year's awe-inspiring stories? Check them out below!
Mote's Fearless Women 2021:
Mote's Coral Crusaders 2021:
Mote's Women Trailblazers 2021: