Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-2003

Keywords

Under-represented, Minority, Diversity, Outreach education

Abstract

The Minorities in Marine Science Undergraduate Program (MIMSUP) is an academic program at Western Washington University’s Shannon Point Marine Center (SPMC) that seeks to increase the representation of minority individuals in the marine sciences. For the past 13 years, groups of students have spent two 10-week quarters at SPMC studying marine science, doing independent research, and developing the skills needed for success as marine scientists/educators. Program elements include formal coursework in marine science, supervised independent research, training in up-to-date field and laboratory investigative techniques, experience developing scientific and personal job-related skills, and introduction to the career options open to marine scientists. Results indicate that the program is impacting the career paths of student participants; program alumni seek advanced education and pursue careers in the marine and environmental sciences. MIMSUP introduces underrepresented students to the marine sciences, helps them develop greater confidence in their potential, and prepares them for successful careers in this field.

Publication Title

Journal of Geoscience Education

Volume

51

Issue

5

First Page

474

Last Page

480

Required Publisher's Statement

Published by The National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Minorities in science--Washington (State); Marine sciences--Study and teaching--Washington (State); Universities and colleges--Graduate work--Minorities--Recruiting--Washington (State); Minorities--Education (Higher)--Washington (State)

Geographic Coverage

Washington (State)

Genre/Form

articles

Type

Text

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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