Collective Impact
Learn how Scripps works to attract, retain, and support students, staff and academics through our insitutional success programs.
SCRIPPS PROGRAMS
- DEEP Connections Initiative
DEEP Connections (Developing Engagement through Existing Pipeline Connections) Lecture Series explores career pathways in marine, earth and atmospheric sciences through conversations with our current students, academics, as well as the vast community of Scripps alumni. Join us for an exciting and informative discussion about their academic and professional journeys, as well as their incredibly amazing research and science.
DEEP Connections is open to all eligible members of the Scripps and UC San Diego community. In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.
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- Scripps SCUBA DIVERS City Program
As a leader in the scientific diving community, Scripps has a unique and powerful opportunity to exert significant influence over diver demographics and broaden particiaption in the scientific diving community. With logistical support from Scripps’ Dive Office, Scripps Development, key faculty and student mentors, the Scripps Office of Organizational Transformation & Community Enrichment launched Scripps SCUBA DIVERS City, a program designed increase access to professional dive training (i.e., scientific diving) for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students for a broad range of academic disciplines and research interests.
This program is open to all current and incoming UCSD students with any level of swim and/or dive proficiency.SCUBA DIVERS City is open to all eligible students. In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.
- Graduate Application Assistance Programs (GAAP)
As a leader at UC San Diego and in the fields of marine, earth & atmospheric sciences, Scripps Institution of Oceanography is taking proactive steps to support opportunities to broaden participation by offering a series of virtual workshops designed demystify the graduate application process and support prospective students in pursuit of graduate education opportunities.
The Graduate Application Assistance Program (GAAP) is open to all eligible prospective students. Individuals who will be applying for Fall 2026 admission are strongly encouraged to RSVP, but we also welcome individuals considering graduate school in the future (beyond 2026) who are not sure whether graduate school is right for them to participate and learn more about the application process and graduate school experience in general.
GAAP is open to all eligible individuals. In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.
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- Scripps IMPROVES
Scripps IMPROVES (Inclusive Mentorship Program for Retention & Outreach thru Value-driven Engagement & Support): Initiative offers tiered mentorship training and engagement opportunities to support the Scripps community at various stages of career pathway.
Scripps IMPROVES is open to all eligible members of the Scripps and UC San Diego community. In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.
All programs and initiatives coordinated by the Scripps Office of Organizational Transformation & Community Enrichment (OTCE) are designed and implemented in full compliance with federal and state law, and Proposition 209 and the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy.
SCRIPPS COLLABORATIONS
- Bridge Builders Summer Program
In partnership with the Bridge Builders Foundation, Scripps Institution of Oceanography provides youth of color opportunities in higher education through a hands-on science program at Scripps. High school students live in UC San Diego college dorms, participate in activities related to Scripps Oceanography science and research, and learn about academic and science career opportunities directly from professionals at Scripps Oceanography and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The program and activities are organized in partnership with Scripps and Birch Aquarium at Scripps, with Bridge Builders selecting and providing participant support and Scripps collaborating on science exploration and skill-building activities.
The Bridge Builders Foundation is a nonprofit organization based out of Los Angeles that provides youth mentoring and educational support. Its programming and college readiness mentoring is intended to help youth achieve their full potential and succeed in all areas of life.
Know of a speaker or program that you’d like to see highlighted in one of these programs? Contact kauzenne@ucsd.edu.