{"title":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin, Volume 34, Number 2, May 2025, 37-64","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/lob.10708","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10708","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"34 2","pages":"37-64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143944409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ana C. Vásquez, Bianca M. Rodríguez-Cardona, Rebecca Gladstone-Gallagher, Pascal Bodmer, Raquel F. Flynn, Mina Bizic
{"title":"Diving into Diversity: Harnessing Neurodivergent Strengths to Transform Aquatic Sciences","authors":"Ana C. Vásquez, Bianca M. Rodríguez-Cardona, Rebecca Gladstone-Gallagher, Pascal Bodmer, Raquel F. Flynn, Mina Bizic","doi":"10.1002/lob.10705","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10705","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The Early Career Committee (ECC) of the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) calls for amplified acknowledgment and embrace of neurodiverse individuals in aquatic sciences. We advocate for a transformative shift, urging the broader scientific community to recognize and embrace the unique approaches, abilities, and well-being of each researcher. Despite increased attention to demographic heterogeneity, neurodiversity remains an underexplored aspect of society, particularly in scientific disciplines. The neurodiversity paradigm reframes cognitive differences as assets rather than deficits, emphasizing the strengths, specialized skills, and high-performance potential of neurodivergent individuals in science (Jaarsma and Welin <span>2011</span>; Lefevre-Levy et al. <span>2023</span>). This approach aligns with the broader views of cognitive variances as essential components of human diversity, resilience, and social collaboration (Goldberg <span>2023</span>), akin to the role of biodiversity in ecosystem functioning and resilience. This paper advocates for systemic reforms to enhance the careers and experiences in aquatic sciences, thereby enriching the discipline by incorporating a wider array of perspectives and talent.</p><p>Neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often exhibit unique cognitive strengths beneficial for data-intensive research (Goldberg <span>2023</span>; Sikimić <span>2023</span>). Their keen attention to detail enables them to identify subtle patterns and anomalies, which is vital for analyzing complex datasets and detecting gradual changes (Wilson et al. <span>2023</span>). Additionally, their meticulousness, sustained focus, and creative problem-solving boost reliability and innovative outcomes. In aquatic sciences, where interdisciplinary approaches are crucial, these attributes are highly significant but often overlooked. Estimates suggest that only 5% of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) undergraduates and 0.9% of senior academics in the UK disclose their neurodivergent conditions (Wilson et al. <span>2023</span>). In contrast, nearly 17% of the US workforce may be neurodivergent (Lefevre-Levy et al. <span>2023</span>). In geosciences, preliminary calculations indicate that 2–3 of every 150 students may be autistic (Kingsbury et al. <span>2020</span>). However, comparable data for aquatic sciences is lacking.</p><p>Neurodivergent underrepresentation is exacerbated by structural barriers. Traditional metrics of success in academia, such as publication rates, conference networking skills, and grant acquisition, are often shaped by neurotypical norms. Hence, these metrics may not capture the contributions of neurodivergent scientists, at least not without adequate support (Cosentino and Souviron-Priego <span>2021</span>), such as written/recorded instructions, time flexibility, and an uninterrupted workflow. Stigma and a lack of s","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"34 2","pages":"37-39"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/lob.10705","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143944993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Decade of IMBeR: Advocating at a Transition Point","authors":"Fang Zuo, GiHoon Hong, Kai Qin, Suhui Qian","doi":"10.1002/lob.10702","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10702","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"34 2","pages":"51-53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143944783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cuker, B. E. (Editor) 2020. Diet for a Sustainable Ecosystem: The Science for Recovering the Health of the Chesapeake Bay and its People. Springer. ISBN 978-3-030-45480-7. XIV, 430 p","authors":"Camryn Leigh Bigelow","doi":"10.1002/lob.10699","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10699","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"34 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143944823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Juliano Palacios-Abrantes, Beatriz S. Dias, Ignacio Gianelli, Mia Strand, Shenghui Li, Gabriella Akpah Yeboah
{"title":"The Role of the Interdisciplinary Marine Early Career Network (IMECaN) in Supporting Capacity Building, Ocean Literacy, and Collaborative Leadership of Early Career Researchers","authors":"Juliano Palacios-Abrantes, Beatriz S. Dias, Ignacio Gianelli, Mia Strand, Shenghui Li, Gabriella Akpah Yeboah","doi":"10.1002/lob.10704","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10704","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"34 2","pages":"53-55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143944784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Career Pathway Interview: Tullio Rossi, Director at Animate Your Science—Helping Scientists to Unleash Their Impact","authors":"Laura J. Falkenberg","doi":"10.1002/lob.10703","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10703","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"34 2","pages":"45-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143944399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ASLO Comments on Recent Executive Orders in the United States","authors":"Susanne Menden-Deuer","doi":"10.1002/lob.10700","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10700","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"34 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143944400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Message from the President: Staying the Course","authors":"Susanne Menden-Deuer","doi":"10.1002/lob.10701","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10701","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"34 2","pages":"40-41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143944726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Message from the Executive Director: Interview with Jim Cloern, L&O Letters Editor-in-Chief, and Program Director Raelyn Cole Editorial Fellowship","authors":"Teresa Curto","doi":"10.1002/lob.10696","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10696","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"34 2","pages":"41-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143944862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Opening the Black Box of Winter Through Immersive Public Art","authors":"Alia Benedict, Catherine Polik, Ted Ozersky","doi":"10.1002/lob.10697","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10697","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"34 2","pages":"47-48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143944863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}