The number of underrepresented minorities (URM) earning advanced degrees in the physical sciences (aka, geosciences—geology, oceanography, meteorology) in the U.S. is extremely low; less than three percent are Black/African American. GOMURC supports efforts to help sustain an inclusive academic community in which students, faculty, and staff participate in, contribute to, and benefit equally from educational and research endeavors. GOMURC activities intended to support this initiative include: