Course Dates
July 29, 2024 to August 12, 2024
Prerequisites
Two year-long high school courses in science, and completion of grades 10, 11 or 12.
Course Description
This course is a university level course, designed for advanced high school students. Marine Environmental Science explores the diversity of coastal marine habitats and ecosystems and the tools scientists use to study them, with an emphasis on topics related to human impacts and environmental health. Virtual fieldwork will include explorations of the rocky intertidal zone, excursions to neighboring islands to observe seal and seabird colonies, and offshore trips to learn oceanographic sampling techniques and observe whale foraging grounds. Dive into marine science this summer and earn Cornell college credit.
Status
Full
Due to a high level of responses, we are no longer accepting applications for the 2024 program.
Course Numbers
Cornell: BIOSM 1620.801 (3 Credits)
Faculty
Anjali Bhardwaj
Fishery Management Specialist, NOAA
Marine Biology Lecturer, Tufts University
I currently work for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as a Fishery Management Specialist, as a marine biology lecturer at Tufts University, and in the summer of 2024, I will be teaching my fifth section of a 3-credit Marine Environmental Science course through Cornell University at Shoals Marine Lab. My career has been centered around my deep interest in understanding how ecological communities fit together and how they are preserved as their environments continue to shift. This inherent scientific curiosity led me to Boston University where I completed my master's and conducted research on vertebrate growth plasticity in response to mutualistic interactions (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-14662-4). In addition to scientific research, I have always been passionate about marine science outreach and conservation. I have been actively involved in educational outreach throughout my career, including during my time as a zookeeper at Southwick's Zoo and as a penguin aquarist at the New England Aquarium. Additional former roles include teaching high school marine science, chemistry, and oceanography, middle school zoology, working as a teaching assistant at Harvard Extension for marine biology, conservation biology, and environmental conservation courses, as well as serving as a biology teaching fellow at Boston University and as an oceanography TA at Jacksonville University. These positions have all contributed to my extensive involvement in marine science education, and as I continue to expand my understanding of ecological communities and their preservation in changing environments, I am grateful for the opportunity to share that knowledge with my students!
Lareen Smith
Assistant Professor, Southern Maine Community College
I am an Assistant Professor at Southern Maine Community College in the Marine Science program with a focus on invertebrate biology and ecology, particularly within intertidal community structure. I completed my education in California earning an A.S. in Biology from Chaffey College, a B.S. in Marine Biology from CSU, Long Beach, and an M.S. in Biology from CSU, Northridge. My previous research explored understanding the intricate dynamics of marine ecosystems, emphasizing the roles of invertebrates in maintaining ecological balance. My teaching portfolio spans a wide range, including invertebrate zoology, phycology, introductory oceanography, field methods, major’s biology, and capstone mentoring, reflecting my commitment to holistic marine science education. With a passion for teaching at all levels, I engage students through hands-on experiences, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the marine environment. My goal is to inspire the next generation of marine scientists. In my free time, I enjoy tending to my eight chickens and observing a family of crows in my backyard.