Category: Scholar Journeys

Training in New England

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I spent a week in New England learning lots of new skills! My visit started with a stop in Marion, Massachusetts, where I stayed with Vin, Dee, and Kim Malkoski. I joined Vin for a few days of fieldwork with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF). On the first day, I helped collect samples […]

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Hello, New York!

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My week in New York was a whirlwind! It was so exciting to be there for the first time, and it was truly special to be there for the 50th anniversary of the Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society. Highlights from the weekend included the first-ever Alumni Symposium, dinner at the New York Yacht Club, returning scholar […]

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So Long, Farewell, & Goodbye!

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(X-minute read) I have officially reached the end of my scholarship year and it is a bittersweet feeling but I am excited to see where I go from here. This past month I have been finishing end of year admin, applying to jobs, catching up with my friends and family, and taking time to deeply […]

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Research Diving in Rhode Island

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(2-minute read) Last stop before the end of my year? Rhode Island! Here I was able to assist the University of Rhode Island’s Diving Safety Officer Anya Hanson (AKA the OWUSS North American Coordinator & 2005 NA Scholar) with an AAUS research diving course. During my time here, I was able to see a bit […]

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Quick Stop Down Under

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(2-minute read) G’day everyone! I’ve just spent the last few days in Australia and I had an amazing time with the Australasian Coordinator & 2019 AU Scholar Joanna Smart, Hugh Nichols, and their dog Mala. During my time here I was able to visit the University of Queensland, dive the HMAS-Brisbane wreck, and go to […]

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