Networking

Networking opportunities are open to anyone with an interest in oil spill research and the ways that people, the economy, and the environment are affected by these disasters. We welcome:

  • Next generation researchers,
  • Senior scholars with experience studying Deepwater Horizon, Exxon Valdez, or other major spills,
  • Oil spill experts from government and industry, and
  • Gulf partners in nonprofits, legal services, and other public sectors.

Join to connect with others committed to advancing oil spill research and using science to enhance the well-being and resilience of the Gulf.

Click the tiles below to learn about the Next Generation Oil Spill Researchers LinkedIn Networking Group. Project News provides information about in-person at networking events in the Gulf and other parts of the United States.


The Next Generation Oil Spill Researchers LinkedIn Networking Group is designed to connect researchers and practitioners across organizations, academic disciplines, and places. Join to share your knowledge and experiences, find mentorship and inspiration, tap into deep place-based expertise, and build lasting partnerships and research collaborations.


Explore the Project News page to find out about upcoming events —including the interactive webinar series, in-person networking events, and more. Project news also provides information on new resources and recent publications.


The Next Generation Oil Spill Researchers Community of Practice is funded by the Gulf Research Program at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (Award #SCON-10001452). Opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations produced through this initiative are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gulf Research Program or Natural Hazards Center.