The National Science Foundation reports that people with disabilities are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers and face a higher rate of unemployment. NOAA Science Camp offsite link partnered with the University of Washington’s Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology (DO-IT) program offsite link, which is working to mitigate these barriers by advancing the success of people with disabilities in education, research, and careers.
![A child stands next to an adult holding up an ocean sunfish in a home kitchen. (Image credit: Vanessa Tuttle/NOAA Fisheries) A child stands next to an adult holding up an ocean sunfish in a home kitchen.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_width_1275/public/2022-01/nmfsedstory2021_wadoit_creditvanessatuttlenoaafisheries.jpg?h=506d44b0&itok=s_EL8BXl)
NOAA Fisheries Scientist Vanessa Tuttle and her son describe adaptations of an ocean sunfish (Mola mola) during a virtual fish identification lab session for high school students. (Image credit: Vanessa Tuttle/NOAA Fisheries)