The
University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center has a great line-up of classes
being offered this summer on the coast of Maine that are open to undergraduate
and graduate students from all universities. Additional information and complete
course descriptions can be found at
http://dmc.umaine.edu/education/summeruniversity/. If interested in registering
for one of these courses or for more information, please contact Linda Healy (lhealy@maine.edu).
MATLAB
for Marine Science
Dr. Damian Brady • May 13-29 (M-F, 1-5pm)
Marine science is an increasingly technical field and Matrix Laboratory
(MATLAB) is the language of technical computing. Students will learn the basics
of computer programming and how to produce scientific figures that effectively
highlight and communicate their results.
Techniques
of Shellfish Aquaculture
Dr. Chris Davis • June 8-12 (M-F, 8am-5pm)
Techniques in Shellfish Aquaculture is a one week course in which participants
explore the theory and practice of marine bivalve aquaculture as practiced in
the northeastern United States.
Techniques
in Marine Mammal Ecology
Dr. Kristina Cammen • June 8-19 (M-F, 8am-5pm)
This course will expose students to a diverse array of techniques used in
marine mammal science and is designed to develop skills in experimental design,
data analysis, and critical reading. Through a variety of in-class and field
exercises, students will collect, analyze, and interpret data about the role of
marine mammals in ocean ecosystems.
Science Communication Product Development
Annette deCharon • June 8-19 (M-F,
8am - noon)
With guidance from experts, students will collaborate to create, share and
evaluate a variety of science communication products. In a "flipped
classroom" setting, they will use various online tools, critical thinking
strategies, and collaborative approaches to construct meaningful key messages,
engage new people, and broaden the impact of science. Graduate students will
complete a focused three-day workshop following the course on preparing
"Broader Impacts" statements for scientific research proposals.
Introduction to Research Diving
Christopher Rigaud • June 8 - July 29 (M-F for first week, every W
thereafter, 8am-5pm)
This is a class for students with a recreational certificate who hope to pursue
scientific diving in their academic career. Students with a recreational
certificate will be instructed in advanced diving, dive rescue, oxygen
administration, and underwater research techniques. Practical field diving
activities will be a large focus of the course.