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    Research Scholars

    Marine Science

    UCSD Extended Studies, Pre-College Programs

  • Marine Science Pathways

    Our Research Scholars, Marine Science Program offers a pathway to participate and be mentored through independent research projects in various marine science fields. Our framework is 3 tiered.

     Tier 1 courses offer students a foundation in ocean sciences, specifically marine biology and related disciplines. Students will explore the diversity of life and how biological, chemical and physical processes drive ecosystem dynamics in a marine environment. These courses are aimed to foster next generation critical thinkers, communicators, creators and stewards of the ocean environment.

     
    Tier 2 courses offer students a multidisciplinary practical research experience in collaboration with Scripps Institution of Oceanography graduate students and other active marine science researchers in various industries. Students will partner with researchers and can participate in, design, and run their own projects on California Coastal Ecology, Coral Reef Ecology and Restoration, Animal Physiology, Thermodynamics, Metabolics, and Fisheries Science to name a few. Field-based excursions to intertidal zones, salt marshes, and other marine ecosystems in San Diego are an integral part of this program; however, some projects are also adapted with an at-home lab component for non-local students.
     
    Tier 3 courses offer students that have participated in one or more Tier 2 courses the opportunity to practice critical literacy skills specifically needed in scientific writing, and publish studies in our Marine Science, Research Scholars Journal potentially other academic journals. The purpose of Tier 2 and 3 workshops is to participate in scientific studies that generate data needed to advocate for the environment and the communities that rely on a healthy ecosystem.

  • Ongoing Research Projects

    🦀 Thermal Ecology at the San Diego's Rocky Intertidal Ecosystems

    Problem: Global biodiversity is declining faster than ever from direct consequences of climate change. The rocky intertidal is one of the most accessible marine coastal environments teeming with an incredibly diverse living community. Because of this unique quality it has immense commercial, recreational, and educational value to communities worldwide. However, this quality also makes these habitats highly susceptible to changing ocean conditions such as sea-level rise, invasive species, and pollution. Monitoring intertidal ecosystems becomes increasingly important as we continue to see global climate changes.

  • "Speaking isn't enough, learning isn't enough, and standing on the sidelines is far from it. You must do in order to make anything close to a difference, and if this program isn't that kind of wake-up call, then I've yet to find out what is."

     

    - Eva L. -

  • Program Highlights

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    Photobook of SU22 Scholars

    Advanced Life on the Edge (SU22)

     

    Flipbook compilation of Tier 2 Course, Advanced Life on Edge.

     

    In our commuter program SU22 students designed, ran, and presented their own research project in 4 weeks! Check out some our highlights in this interactive digital photobook.

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    Research Posters of SU22 Scholars

    Advanced Life on the Edge (SU22)

     

    Flipbook of the 5 research posters created by our Tier 2 Advanced Life on the Edge Scholars. Students designed and conducted their own project in 4 weeks.

     

    Posters were presented at Cabrillo National Monument and shared at Surfside, SIO.

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    The Distant Sea Sounds the Siren

    Intro to Marine Science (FA21)

     

    Authors: Rishi V., Wyatt F., & Yusuf U.

     

    Project Background:

    Yusuf is a student at the Bahcesehir Science High School in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Rishi and Wyatt partner with Yusuf to share about the ecological crisis in the Marmara Sea.

  • Interested in Learning More

    Go to research scholars website and see how you can earn pre-college credit with leading researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography!

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