Queer in Marine Science Survey

This survey is to gauge the needs of the LGBTQIA2S+ (i.e., “Queer”) community within the Marine Science field.

We would appreciate your input in the following questions to better understand where a professional organization could help support our community and address needs. All responses will be kept confidential and will only be used de-identified as well as in aggregate to improve community planning.

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This is an anonymous survey. If you would like to opt-in to our email list, please provide your name and email in the link provided at the end of the survey.
To help us collect data from all voices please answer the demographic and following questions. 
You are encouraged to use the “Other” option to make sure your identity is fully captured in your response. If you select “Other”, please explain with the write-in option.
What is your gender? (Check all that apply.)
Do you consider yourself to be transgender?
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What is your sexual orientation? (Check all that apply.)
What is your age?
What is your ethnicity? (Check all that apply.)
Where do you live?  
(Please enter Country/State or Province/Town in the fields below.)
Country
State or Province
Village/Town/City
Which career level do you identify with?
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What is the name of your employment or educational organization (e.g., your employer)?
What is your role within your organization (e.g., your position at your place of work)?
Is there a Queer affinity group within your organization?
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If you answered "yes" that your organization has a Queer affinity group, do you engage with that Queer affinity group? (If your organization does not have a Queer affinity group, please select "N/A" as your answer.)
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What are the most pressing needs for you and those in similar positions to you (in your organization or elsewhere) with regards to Queer issues? (Please rank your priority by selecting from lowest (1) to highest (5) for each need listed below.)
lowest - 1
2
3
4
5 - highest
Advocacy and Awareness (e.g., policy or resource guides)
Community Building (e.g., networking or social events)
Professional Training and Support (e.g., workshops, meetups, discussion groups)
Safe Spaces (e.g., community centers or affinity groups)
Health and Wellness (e.g., access to affirming healthcare providers, mental health resources)
Navigating Fieldwork (e.g., supportive policies and guidelines, training)
Mentorship and Navigating Career (e.g., career discussions with other queer individuals or mentors)
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How important do you feel it would be to have a professional group for the Queer Community within the Marine Science field? (Please select from not at all important (1) to very important (5).)
not at all important
very important
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Would you participate in a professional group for the Queer Community within the Marine Science field? (Please select from won't participate (1) to will definitely participate (5).)
won't participate
will definitely participate
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What needs could a professional group for the Queer Community within the Marine Science field help address? (Select your top three priorities.)
1st priority
2nd priority
3rd priority
Advocacy and Awareness (e.g., policy or resource guides)
Community Building (e.g., networking or social events)
Professional Training and Support (e.g., workshops, meetups, discussion groups)
Safe Spaces (e.g., community centers or affinity groups)
Health and Wellness (e.g., access to affirming healthcare providers, mental health resources)
Navigating Fieldwork (e.g., supportive policies and guidelines, training)
Mentorship and Navigating Career (e.g., career discussions with other queer individuals or mentors)
What encompassing and inclusive professional group name would you suggest? Be creative!

If you have additional ideas about the group, potential funding avenues, or ways you would like to contribute, please provide your thoughts below.

Thank you for completing this anonymous survey. If you would like to opt-in to our email list, please provide your name and email at the following link: https://forms.gle/za1SFRjwf1oceyVAA.
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