Sea the Future
Marine Science Mentorship Program
Sea the Future, a marine science mentorship program hosted by the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory and the Marine Science Institute at UC Santa Barbara, is an academic mentorship program that encourages junior high students to pursue a career in marine science by providing them with knowledge, skills, and relationships in the marine science field. The program focuses on mentor-led science activities that teach students about different topics in marine science and spark excitement about the ocean.
The program is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in the field of marine science and proactively strives to bring the voices, intellect, and talents of people of all colors, backgrounds, and identities into our work to further science and conservation. We strongly encourage students from marginalized or underrepresented groups to join the program.
Program Goals
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Spark interest in marine science topics and careers
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Provide a unique and accessible science experience
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Inspire lifelong environmental and ocean awareness
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Foster connections with marine science experts
Program Details
- Mentors are UCSB graduate students and researchers with expertise in ocean sciences such as ecology, biology, chemistry, oceanography, and data science.
- Sessions at the local junior high consist of a marine science lesson and activity, one-on-one time for mentors and mentees to dive deeper into marine science interests, and pizza!
- Local field trips are taken every other month and are designed to complement the topics covered in the monthly sessions.
- Sea the Future is completely free – all expenses are covered for all participants.
Apply Today!
To learn more, please look at our informational flyer or contact us. To apply for the 2023-2024 cohort, please complete an application and submit to your science teacher by September 12, 2023.