Book Signing with Marine Biologist Jasmin Graham
When:
Monday, Aug 12, 2024 6:30p -
8:00p
Monday, Aug 12, 2024 6:30p -
8:00p
Where:
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
Admission:
FREE
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Event website:
https://support.neaq.org/site/Calendar/557546684?view=Detail&id=109227
Join the New England Aquarium, in partnership with the Boston Harbor Women of Color Coalition, to celebrate the launch of marine biologist Jasmin Graham's new memoir, Sharks Don’t Sink. In the book, Graham shares her journey as a young Black scientist navigating the challenges of flourishing outside the traditional confines of academia, inspired by her innate connection to nature’s most misunderstood animal—the shark.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
6:30 p.m.: Passed hors d’oeuvres and cash bar
7:00 p.m.: Jasmin Graham remarks on her book and personal journey
7:15 p.m.: Book signing and networking session
Don't miss this opportunity to meet Jasmin Graham, hear her incredible story of perseverance and passion, and get your copy of Sharks Don’t Sink signed. Books will also be available for purchase. This event promises to be a memorable evening of inspiration, learning, and connection.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jasmin Graham is a marine biologist specializing in elasmobranch ecology and evolution, with a focus on smalltooth sawfish and hammerhead sharks. She is the co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences, an organization dedicated to supporting women of color in the field of shark biology and ecology, fostering greater diversity in marine science. Jasmin is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the WWF Conservation Leadership Award, the Safina Launchpad Center Fellowship, and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
