Hampton University/ASLO Programs
Multicultural students At Sea Together
Students will explore the Chesapeake Bay while living aboard a 53-foot sailboat. They will study marine science, marine policy, the heritage of African Americans and Native Americans on the water, and learn how to sail the vessel. Twelve students will be selected for the program. Most of the students will have a background in science and be looking toward careers in some aspect of marine or environmental science or policy. Students majoring in history or a related field who have particular interest in this area may also apply. We will strive to have a diverse and balanced crew consisting of undergraduate and graduate students with broad interests that intersect around the issues addressed above. We also seek to have an ethnically diverse crew, including African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Pacific Islanders, and others. The MAST program will run from June 21 - July 16, 2004. Participants will leave from and return to Hampton University, in Hampton, VA. The program will cover travel, to and from home to Hampton, and food expenses. Hampton Students electing to earn college credit will be responsible for paying their own tuition. This program is supported by a grant from NOAA.
ASLO Minorities Program meetings in Savannah, Georgia June 12-18, 2004
Hampton University, the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), and the National Science Foundation offer special opportunities for under-represented minority students (undergraduate and graduate) interested in aquatic sciences (oceanography, limnology, stream ecology, marine biology, fisheries, etc.). Minority students are provided full support (travel, housing, food, and registration) to participate in the annual meetings of ASLO. Students will gain valuable learning experiences and exposures to the most recent developments in the aquatic sciences. Participants make important professional contacts that will help them achieve academic and career objectives. Students will also receive a free membership in ASLO, including a subscription to the journal Limnology and Oceanography. Special activities include: A pre-conference workshop, exciting field trips, a student symposium for presentation of research,working with "meeting mentors" to help you navigate the meetings, a keynote address from a leading aquatic scientist, full participation in all of the regular ASLO sessions and other events. Over 470 students have participated in this program since 1990. This year's program will take place in Savannah,Georgia, June 12-18, 2004. Please download the application and return it. This program is supported by a grant from NSF.