EDUCATION HUB - Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center

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“Experience Conservation” Field Programs

"EXPERIENCE CONSERVATION!"

MCERC field programs offer adults and families a broad scope of experiences with diverse marine and coastal flora and fauna.

Citizen Science Opportunities

CITIZEN SCIENCE

The only prerequisite is a desire to experience ecology as an active member of an MCERC research team!

Internships & Research Assistant Programs

INTERNSHIPS & RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

MCERC internships and RA programs are designed to provide practical experience marketable skills, are variable in duration, and have structured curricula. MCERC senior faculty are mentors who work closely with participants. Be sure to follow MCERC on social media for announcements.

Distance Learning Courses

INTERNSHIPS

Each MCERC internship is designed to provide practical experience & skills in a specific area of research, are short in duration, & do not include structured curricula & assignments. All internships include supervision by MCERC faculty & a commitment by each student to complete the associated tasks. Check our events calendar frequently for updates!

Graduate Degree Research Possibilities

GRADUATE DEGREE DATA SETS

Data from MCERC research projects may be available for graduate students beginning thesis or dissertation work. Please contact us with a letter describing the scope of your project and detail how we may be able to help.

Wildlife Ecology for Junior Scientists

WILDLIFE ECOLOGY FOR JUNIOR SCIENTISTS

Teachers with classes in years 8 - 12 may participate in curricula to infuse excitement and interest via dynamic, interactive, experiences for you and your students!

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Copyright and photo credit information All images posted to the MCERC website are copyright protected. Images are the property of MCERC or the original photographer who has granted MCERC expressed permission in writing for use of their images. Photographs shall not be reproduced or shared for any purpose unless the owner of the images has given permission in writing.

Learning with MCERC

Field Courses

These programs are for adults with a desire to participate in field science projects. Experiences are geared to both current university students and those with a completed degree in a related field. All programs may be internships with the approval of the instructor or the director ahead of registration. Check our events calendar frequently for updates!

Family Programs

MCERC offers programs for families to participate in that range from 1 day to 1 weekend. Check our events calendar frequently for updates!

Internships

Research Assistant Opportunities

Research Assistants (RA) are long-term commitments for adults who hold a university degree in a related science field to the project, have completed at least one internship, & are seeking an opportunity to gain significant experience in their field of interest. Check our events calendar frequently for updates!

Citizen Scientists

MCERC has many opportunities for citizen scientists, which includes any and everyone interested in contributing data to research! Check out our page dedicated to citizen science opportunities linked below.

Certifications

Webinars & Certifications are offered throughout the year. These are typically a few hours long lessons given by MCERC staff over the course of 2-6 days on various marine biology skills and techniques. You can stay up to date on these offerings on our Facebook page, the Education Hub, and our events calendar!

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Copyright and photo credit information

Copyright and photo credit information All images posted to the MCERC website are copyright protected. Images are the property of MCERC or the original photographer who has granted MCERC expressed permission in writing for use of their images. Photographs shall not be reproduced or shared for any purpose unless the owner of the images has given permission in writing.