Actions speak louder than words and the ACUA is committing to making overdue changes to our organization to be more inclusive. This student travel award provides support in the amount of $1,000 (USD) for a student to present a paper or poster at the annual SHA Conference and to encourage student involvement at the meetings.

Diversity is inclusive of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, and socioeconomic background. Applicants that self-identify as diverse are encouraged to apply.

For more information about qualifying, applying, and submitting for this award, please download the ACUA & RECON Offshore Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student Travel Award guidelines.

The ACUA is very pleased to announce that beginning with the 2023 awards Recon Offshore will be a co-sponsor and contribute annually to support this important student award. The award is renamed the ACUA & RECON Offshore Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student Travel Award.

DEI Student Travel Award Winners

  • 2022 Stephanie Sterling, East Carolina University read more
  • 2023 Megan Crutcher, Nautical Archaeology Program, Texas A&M University read more
  • 2024 Dante Petersen Stanley, East Carolina University, read more