President's Slate
August 2024

Hello Divers!
I hope this message finds everyone well and busy diving. Looking at social media lately, there are numerous cool scientific diving collaborations happening! If you have a project that you would like to share, please let us know. We would love to spotlight it or share it on our social media. 

Congratulations to our newly elected BOD members: Andrew Morgan and Zach Cadwell! As of 01 January 2025, Andrew will be taking up the reins as President-Elect and Zach will be rolling into a Director-at-Large position. I would like to personally thank all the highly qualified candidates who put their names forward for this election. Your willingness to serve the Academy is appreciated and valued. Additionally, thanks to all who voted in this election. We had a higher voter turnout than last year; however, we will continue our efforts to increase voting in our elections. If you have any suggestions on how we can increase voter participation, please let me know! 

The dates for the next Diving Safety Program Orientation (formerly known as the new DSO orientation) will be held at Hopkins Marine Station in Monterey Bay on October 12th.  This new name change is to be more inviting for those individuals who have a role within an OM and to better support our DSOs. If your DCB, admins, or new DSOs are interested in attending, please complete registration through the link in the article below by September 15th!

Nominations for the Conrad Limbaugh Memorial Award are open through October 30th! Please start thinking about someone who has made a significant contribution to diving safety and leadership on behalf of the scientific diving community. 

Until next time, safe diving out there!

AAUS President