Marine Science (for High School Students)

Target Audience: K-12 Student


Institution: Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Institutional Web Link: http://www.disl.org

Course Description: Marine Science is an immersive 4-week summer program which introduces high school students to the marine environment. The course give students a better understanding and appreciation of the various fields in marine science as well as an introduction to careers in the discipline.
Students live on DISL's campus and participate in more than 160 hours of supervised academic activities. Students spend extensive time in the field and on boats, but also participate in lectures, individual and group assignments, laboratory investigations, oral presentations, and written and practical examinations. Students also conduct a research project during the 4 weeks.
The course is approved by Alabama's State Board of Education for science credit.

Course Fees and Expenses: $2250

Scholarships, Fellowships, Associated with the Course: Scholarships are available each year. Please go to http://www.disl.org/dhp/application-scholarships/ to learn more about scholarship opportunities for the current year.

Funding Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Other


How to Apply: Go to http://www.disl.org/dhp/application-scholarships/ to apply or contact Ms. Sara Johnson at (251)861-2141 x7515 or
DHPSummer@disl.org with questions.


Application Closing Date: 04/03/2017

Course Begins: 2017-06-25

Course Ends: 2017-07-21