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
Recommended Citation
Bingham, Brian L.; Sulkin, Stephen D.; Strom, Suzanne L.; and Muller-Parker, Gisèle, "Increasing Diversity in the Marine Sciences Through the Minorities in Marine Science Undergraduate Program" (2003). Environmental Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications. 36.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/esci_facpubs/36
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