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Multicultural Initiative in the Marine Sciences: Undergraduate Participation
| Primary Institution: | Shannon Point Marine Center |
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| Affiliation: | Western Washington University |
| City: | Anacortes |
| State: | WA |
| Job Duration: | 1 quater |
| Class Requirement: | Completed Freshman Year |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident |
| Position Type: | Education/Outreach |
| Discipline(s): | Biology/Life Science Ecology Geology/Ocean science |
| Description: | The National Science Foundation-funded MIMSUP program is designed to increase diversity within the next generation of marine scientists. Participants receive intensive training in the marine sciences and in professional opportunities available to those who choose this career path. Applications are encouraged, in particular, from U.S. citizens belonging to groups currently underrepresented in the marine sciences (i.e., Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, African Americans, Latino/Hispanics and Pacific Islanders). Eight selected students spend two quarters (January 4 - June 8 with a spring break from March 17-27) at the Shannon Point Marine Center taking introductory and specialized courses in the marine sciences (31 quarter credit hours), attending seminars and workshops, exploring career opportunities, and engaging in supervised research. They also attend a regional or national scientific meeting. After the program, students return to their home institutions to complete their undergraduate programs. |
| Stipend: | $3335 |
| Benefits: | Housing Travel Reimbursement Tuition for 2 quarters (1 semester) |
| Application Deadline: | 11/08/2013 |
| Job Website: | http://www.wwu.edu/mimsup |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Brian Bingham Shannon Point Marine Center 1900 Shannon Point Road Anacortes, WA 98221 Email: brian.bingham@wwu.edu Phone: 3606507400 Fax: 3602931083 |
