This SPLOT is here to equitably collect images of diverse geoscientists. All images added to the site — whether found online or uploaded by their owners — must include a name to credit ownership.
The #SeeMe2BeMe_Geoscience initiative celebrates the full spectrum of diversity within the geosciences — across disciplines, backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, and geographies. When students see people who look like them doing geoscience, it matters.
📋 What Each Submission Must Include
| 👤 Geoscientist’s Name | The full name of the geoscientist pictured. This is required for all submissions. |
| 📝 Description / Caption | A caption describing the photo. Include Who, What, Where and When if known — these are optional but strongly encouraged. |
| 🏷️ Photo Attribution | Credit the person or institution that owns or took the photo — e.g. “Photo by Jane Smith / University of Ghana.” |
| # Hashtags | Add tags for discipline (e.g. Geology, Volcanology), job type (e.g. Professor, PhD Student), and teaching subjects (e.g. Mineralogy, Plate Tectonics). |
| © Reuse License | Choose one of the four copyright options listed below. |
© Copyright & Reuse Options
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🔄 Creative Commons Allows sharing and adaptation under CC terms. Use the CC License Chooser to select the right variant for your image. |
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🚫 No Financial Gain Non-commercial use only (CC BY-NC). Image may be shared freely but not for profit or commercial purposes. |
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🔒 By Permission Only All rights reserved. Anyone wishing to reuse this image must contact the owner directly for explicit written permission. Learn about fair use. |
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❤️ By Donation Use permitted in exchange for a donation to a personal GoFundMe, an institutional fund, or a bursary supporting geoscience research or fieldwork. |
🔍 How to Submit an Image
| 1 | Find a photo of a diverse geoscientist — either your own or one found online with an appropriate license. |
| 2 | Click Add Image in the navigation and fill in all required fields including name, description, attribution, tags and license. |
| 3 | Submit for review. A moderator will review your submission before it appears publicly in the Home Feed. |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I submit a photo of myself? Yes! Self-submitted photos are welcome. Just make sure to include your name, a description, and choose a reuse license that you are comfortable with. |
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Can I submit a photo I found online? Yes, as long as it has an appropriate license for sharing. Check the Searching page for resources to help you find openly licensed images. |
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How long does review take? Submissions are reviewed by the site moderator. Review times may vary — you will receive an email notification if you provided your email address when submitting. |
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