President's Slate
September 2025

Huge news to share this month! Congratulations to Amy Moran and Jennifer Caselle on their induction into the Women Divers Hall of Fame! This is a tremendous and well-deserved honor. The AAUS community is proud to see more women recognized for their outstanding contributions to science and the broader diving community.

Looking for a new summer shirt or rash guard? AAUS now has a swag store in partnership with Crewtopia! The store offers shirts, hats, buffs, and more, printed on demand and shipped directly to your home. You can explore the store here.

Hosted by the University of Rhode Island, the next Diving Safety Program (DSP) Orientation will take place on October 26th in Narragansett, Rhode Island. This orientation is a valuable opportunity for new DSOs, DCB members, and Dive Program associates to deepen their understanding of AAUS. Participants will also learn how Organizational Members develop and manage scientific diving programs across a variety of operational settings.

Interested in getting more involved with AAUS? We’d love to have you join us! There are many ways to contribute- reviewing manuals, participating in the Standards Working Group, evaluating scholarship applications, helping with social media and more. If you’d like to share your skills and interests, please reach out to Heather at AAUS to learn how you can get involved today!

Jess Keller

AAUS President