Minorities in the Aquatic Sciences

Miguel F. Canals Silander


CURRENT EDUCATIONAL STATUS

Miguel F. Canals Silander mcanals@cima.uprm.edu
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
Masters began 2003, degree expected May 2005


DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES AND BACKGROUND

I am involved with the following topics:

	oceanography

	Open Ocean
	Deep Ocean
	Biological
	Physical
	Biogeochemical Processes
	Nutrient Cycling
	Photosynthesis/Primary Production

Statement of Interest

Hi. I'm a 22 year old surfer that has chosen a career in oceanography as the best way to stay close to the ocean. I'm particularly interested in upper ocean processes such as currents and surface waves, and also mesoscale phenomena such as eddies and fronts. I'm a biologist that has only in the past year and a half realized the importance of physics and mathemathics, and now I'm hooked. Whereas years ago I would struggle in pre-calculus, oceanography has taught me the importance of mathemathics. Now I'm addicted to calculus, differential equations, geophysical fluid dynamics and lately topology.I strive for a career in physical oceanography or the atmospheric sciences. At the moment my research is based on the physical mechanisms responsible for upper ocean nutrient supply. I believe the future of science lies in interdisciplinary research, and am trying to understand the interactions between physics and biology in the upper ocean.

Last updated on November 4 2004