Research Scholars, Marine Science

Research Scholars
Marine Science
UC San Diego Extended Studies
Precollege
The Precollege Division serves students 9-12th grade. Earn pre-college credit that can be applied during your application to university or community colleges. Meet, collaborate with, and potentially design your own research project with the support of leading marine scientists.
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Community College
The Community College Division serves students that are currently attending community college in San Diego. Earn transferable research units . We are partnering with Southwestern College to create a STEM Pathways Program.

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Program Goals
Increase interest in marine science careers through authentic, place-based research experiences
Connect Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) graduate students, professors, research affiliates, and alumni to mentorship and community engagement opportunities with research scholar students
Inspire and support the next generation of diverse ocean stewards and advocates for their community by engaging in science communication
Increase diversity and representation in STEM fields by providing access to ECO Pre-College Programs through scholarships to support high school and community college students from low income, first-generation and foster youth backgrounds in San Diego Region
Tier 1
Foundation
Tier 1 courses offer students a foundation in ocean sciences, specifically marine biology and related disciplines. Students will explore the diversity of life and how biological, chemical and physical processes drive ecosystem dynamics in a marine environment.
Tier 2
Research
Tier 2 courses offer students a multidisciplinary practical research experience in collaboration with Scripps Institution of Oceanography graduate students and other active marine science researchers in various industries.
Tier 3
Communication
Tier 3 courses offer students that have participated in one or more Tier 2 courses the opportunity to practice critical literacy skills specifically needed in scientific writing and publish studies in our Marine Science Research Scholars Journal.
Affiliates
Octavio Aburto Lab

SIO Collections

Southwestern College

Venture Unified
Supporters and Advisors
Frank Santana
Conservation Biologist
County of San Diego
Meg Eckles
Professor at Southwestern College
Samantha Wynns
Science Educator
AAAS If/Then Ambassador
Aatash Parikh
Education and Technology
Founder of Inkwire
Samantha Clements
Staff Research Associate in Smith Lab at SIO
Ann Simonis
Acoustic Ecologist
Ocean Associates, Inc.
Zack Gold
Marine Ecologist
NOAA, SIO
Program Reach
89
Students Served
6
Countries
16
States
15
Scholarships Given
Equity
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Support
We are committed to supporting our students past our programs through mentorship and college support letters.
Diversity
We are committed in recruiting and representing a diverse community of scientists to mentor and teach students.
Retention
Our commitment to our students is reflected in our high retention rates and repeat students.

Research ScholarsMarine Science

UC San Diego Extended Studies

Precollege

Community College

Program Goals

Tier 1

Foundation

Tier 2

Research

Tier 3

Communication

Affiliates

Octavio Aburto Lab

SIO Collections

Southwestern College

Venture Unified

Supporters and Advisors

Frank Santana

Meg Eckles

Samantha Wynns

Aatash Parikh

Samantha Clements

Ann Simonis

Zack Gold

Program Reach

89

Students Served

6

Countries

16

States

15

Equity

Support

Diversity

Retention

Research Scholars
Marine Science