Our Mission

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Geosciences (AAPIIG) is a grassroots, member-driven organization committed to building a community that supports AAPIs within geosciences. The organization will:

• foster a sense of community among AAPI geoscientists;
• empower current and future AAPI geoscientists in their career goals within industry, academia, policy, non-profits, and beyond;
• embrace the diversity of both historical and contemporary experiences encompassed by communities grouped together by the AAPI categorization; and
• advocate for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion issues in solidarity with other marginalized groups, both within our disciplines and the world at large.

What We Do

To achieve our mission, the organization coordinates, maintains, and supports the following initiatives and activities:

• networking events for AAPI geoscientists to connect;
• a mentorship network for AAPI geoscientists across career stages and sectors;
• informational seminars and panels on AAPI issues and their relation to geosciences;
• community discussions that promote learning and catalyze collaborations amongst its diverse members;
• and more!