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October 2023 eGamA newsletter about the latest happenings in the Williams-Mystic community, for alumni and friends of the program.
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F'23 Field Seminars & Alumni Connections
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F'23 had a successful offshore field seminar in the Gulf of Maine, including ample marine life: a basking shark, a mola, and the critically-endangered North Atlantic right whale. They most recently returned from the Pacific Northwest, where they checked out a Crowley tugboat, explored local museums, and met many of you!
A big thank you to the alumni who joined us along the way to make new connections and share your invaluable insights and experience with our students. We would also like to express our gratitude to the following alumni who hosting us or coordinated an event: Chris Blakesley, Alex Adams, Laura Blackmore, Shelly Randall, Blaise Holly, and Laura Philbrick.
For those of you who couldn't make it, head over to our story highlight labeled "PNW F'23" on our Instagram profile to catch a glimpse of their experience, and keep an eye out for their Louisiana field seminar highlights this week!
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Thank you to all who attended Alumni Day this year! It was a rainy, cozy event filled with service projects, rock painting, and making new connections with fellow alums. Be sure to explore the alumni website or click the photos above to see the 2023 Alumni Day gallery!
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During our Alumni Day programming last month, Executive Director Tom Van Winkle delivered the 2023 program update. Check out the recording to hear the latest updates on the Williams-Mystic curriculum, community partners and connections, faculty and staff, research, and more. The update is also available to view on YouTube and in the 2023 Alumni Day gallery.
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A Lionfish-Eye View: Virtual Talk with Tim Pusack and Sofia Zepeda
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As part of Alumni Day, Marine Ecology professor Tim Pusack and Maritime History professor Sofia Zepeda presented a joint talk on the invasive lionfish, Pterios volitans. They discuss current research, control efforts, and the language used when discussing lionfish and other invasive species.
To view a recording on the talk, click the video above, check it out on YouTube, or click here to view the recording on Zoom. Passcode: 6d!M7&f8
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Jaelon Moaney (S'18) Appointed to Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture
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Congratulations to Williams-Mystic alum Jaelon Moaney (S'18) on his appointment by Governor Wes Moore to the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture representing Talbot County.
Jaelon currently manages federal relations for the American Institute of Architects, in addition to serving on several boards focused on public service. He is also on the Williams-Mystic Alumni Council.
His appointment is a testament to his commitment to his community, and we are excited to see the positive impact he will have on the future of Talbot County.
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News from the Seaport Grounds
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Coming this month: What Lurks Beneath
Do you believe in sea monsters? This Halloween, you can take a spooky guided tour, see creepy-crawly specimen from the collection, and even catch the Charles W. Morgan taken over by monstrous tentacles. Visit October 20, 21, 26, 27, or 28 to explore what lurks beneath. Learn more and get tickets here.
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| Spineless: A New ExhibitOn October 21, a new exhibit featuring glass models of marine invertebrates by the Blaschka family opened at the Seaport. Director Emeritus Jim Carlton worked with the Seaport to put these models into context, and some of the photos and footage of marine species were taken in Williams-Mystic's James T. Carlton Marine Science Center.
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Coming next month: Indigenous Craft Fair and Native American Heritage Month
As part of the Reimagining New England Histories project, on November 18, artisans from regional tribes will be selling hand-crafted items at the Seaport. In addition, there will be a talk on Indigenous mariners and a Native American fusion food vendor. The Museum is also offering free admission to citizens of federally- or state-recognized tribal nations through all of November. Learn more here.
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Upcoming Alumni Events & Meetups
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Calling all mid-Atlantic area alums!
Jaelon Moaney (S'18) is hosting his Chesapeake swizzle during the 52nd Annual Waterfowl Festival on November 10 in Easton, MD. Alumni will be be meeting from 5 to 6 PM EST at the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy Waterfowl Conservation Kickoff. Register for the Kickoff here, and to get in touch with Jaelon directly, email him at jaelonmoaney@yahoo.com.
Explore F'18's policy research to learn more about Williams-Mystic's past collaboration with the ESLC, and to see the full schedule of events at the Festival, click here.
Moby Dick on stage in Boston
Interested in seeing the Literature of the Sea staple brought to life on stage? In January, ArtsEmerson in Boston will be putting on a production of Moby Dick. If you're interested in seeing the show with fellow alums, click here to learn more and let us know you're interested.
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Jobs, internships, and other opportunities
Send job opportunities to wmalumni@williams.edu. Please include a link (if available) and specify whether you'd like us to include your name if we share the opportunity in our next eGam. You can also share job opportunities directly with the W-M community by posting on our Facebook and/or LinkedIn alumni groups!
We've gathered the jobs below from a variety of sources - some from web searches, and some from members of the W-M community.
In the future, the opportunities section of the eGam will only include a few featured listings. To see a more complete and up-to-date list of opportunities, be sure to check out our LinkedIn alumni group.
Jobs
- Library Director, Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, CT
- Curator of Maritime History, Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, CT
- Sailing Center Supervisor, Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, CT
- Shipwright I, Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, CT
- Boathouse Supervisor, Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, CT
- Maine Coastal Program Policy Specialist, Maine Department of Marine Resources, Augusta, ME
- Fishery and Data Analyst I, Beyond Our Shores Foundation, RI, MA, CT (Remote)
- Program Manager- Plastics Initiative, The Ocean Foundation, Washington, DC
- Assistant Professor of Marine Policy, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks or Juneau, AK
- Research Professor in Sea Turtle Conservation, The Robert K. Johnson Center for Marine Conservation, Miami, FL
- Assistant Professor of Indigenous Environmental Studies, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
- Various roles closing soon at NOAA Fisheries, NOAA, Various locations, including remote
- Senior Program Manager, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Portland, OR
- Various Roles, Seattle Aquarium, Seattle, WA
- Design and Engagement Manager, ECHO Grow Outdoors SC, The National Wildlife Federation, Columbia, SC
- Sea Grant Director, Texas Sea Grant, College Station, TX
- Project Manager, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA
- Director of Land Stewardship, Orleans Conservation Trust, Orleans, MA
- Head of Engagement and Fundraising, Central Caribbean Marine Institute, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
- Research Center Field Station Manager, Central Caribbean Marine Institute, Little Cayman, Cayman Islands
Internships, Fellowships, and Postdocs
- Pathology Veterinary Student Externship – 2024, The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito, CA
- Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Process Coastal Geology, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester, MA
- Sea Cucumber and Coral Reef Health Intern, Marine Education Intern, Central Caribbean Marine Institute, Little Cayman, Cayman Islands
- Ferrante Postdoctoral Fellowship Award, Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute, Gloucester, MA
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities, various locations
- Graduate Fellowships, various locations
- Postdoctoral Fellowships, various locations
Funding Opportunities
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