STEM/Marine Biology

[tcalloway4]

Thank you all so much! I will be in the Financial District 3x a week and my husband will be in Cambridge most likely 5 days a week. Yes, agree! I think that is what we are most excited about is having access to all of those amazing experiences. I grew up on Long Island and have such fond memories of the ocean. We have been in NC now (3.5+ hours from the coast) for almost 10 years.

[tcalloway4]

Originally Posted by porterhouse

A few of our neighbors have been ambassadors and had high school internships at the New England Aquarium (in Boston). One of them went on to marine biology study at university.

That is wonderful! Which high school is this?

[gf2020]

I've never heard of a Marine Biology club in high school and one of my sons was a Marine Biology major in college!

[lrfox]

Originally Posted by gf2020

I've never heard of a Marine Biology club in high school and one of my sons was a Marine Biology major in college!

In my area (South Coast), we had a few (I was in one for a year). Neighboring New Bedford Public Schools has Sea Lab which is a great program and Dartmouth High had some Marine Biology courses as well as a club (maybe they still do?). Obviously I wouldn't recommend New Bedford schools to anyone and Dartmouth is not even remotely convenient to Boston/Cambridge (I did this commute for years). But a summer program at Lloyd Center might be worth it regardless of where the OP ends up. I believe students and faculty from UMass Dartmouth's SMAST are involved with both Sea Lab and the Lloyd Center which isn't bad networking for someone looking to pursue advanced degrees in the field.

[tcalloway4]

https://seagrant.mit.edu/education/

If anyone is curious or interested! This was my first stop and where it states:
"While supporting the educational and environmental initiatives of NOAA, MIT Sea Grant strives to meet the needs of local communities, the Navy, maritime, shipping, and other technology-driven industries. MIT Sea Grant promotes and develops innovative, hands-on educational programs in marine ecology, ocean engineering, underwater robotics, and other STEM topics. Our offerings include K-12 classroom programs and summer programs for high school and college students.

We engage with local educators, community leaders, and student groups to improve marine science education through tools, workshops, curriculum advancement, and professional development. We also conduct public outreach activities that bring the latest science and technology out of the laboratory and into the hands of students, professionals, and the general public."

It just sounds really neat!

[porterhouse]

Originally Posted by tcalloway4

That is wonderful! Which high school is this?

The aquarian programs are open to students from any high school. The 2 kids I know that went through the program attended CRLS and a local private school.