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Scripps Oceanography graduate student Grant Batzel.

Scripps Student Spotlight: Grant Batzel

A passionate PhD student who makes the most out of his time at Scripps to study the slipper snail and become a well-rounded scientist

Surf Program at Scripps Oceanography

Around the Pier: SURF Program Fosters Network of Support for Students to Continue to Graduate School

Q&A with several 2019 SURF participants, including two alumni mentors who are currently pursuing PhDs at Scripps Oceanography

Master's student Jessica Sportelli on a Zodiac in the Churchill River in Canada.

Scripps Student Spotlight: Jessica Sportelli

Marine biology master’s student is studying whale acoustics to identify why killer whales are migrating to new places

Drake Singleton examines the surface rupture of the recent 7.1-magnitude earthquake near Ridgecrest, Calif. Photo: Nick Lau

Scripps Student Spotlight: Drake Singleton

Geophysics graduate student conducts research to understand earthquakes and active faults in Southern California

Portrait of a man in a yellow shirt near a tree; the ocean is seen in the background

A Scientist's Life: Art Miller

Climate scientist Art Miller works to understand linkages between oceans and the atmosphere – and to inspire the next generation of scientists

Scripps Student Spotlight: Daria Sheik

Marine Biodiversity and Conservation graduate student is working to develop an app to connect conservation organizations and researchers with people across the world

Scripps graduate student Audrey Tan.

Scripps Student Spotlight: Audrey Tan

Climate Science and Policy graduate student is researching how El Niño impacts lives and biodiversity across the Pacific Ocean

An oceanographer wearing a safety hat and life jacket conducts research on a ship

A Scientist's Life: Drew Lucas

Oceanographer develops technology to study small-scale ocean physics that influence climate

Scripps graduate student Travis Courtney. Photo by Lark Starkey.

Scripps Student Spotlight: Travis Courtney

Geosciences graduate student is researching how climate change is affecting coral reef structures

Scripps graduate student Allison Cusick

Scripps Student Spotlight: Allison Cusick

Oceanography graduate student is researching how water from melting glaciers affects phytoplankton in the Arctic and Antarctic

Scripps Student Spotlight: Daniel Conley

Marine biology graduate student is studying how corals react to different environmental conditions

A compliation image featuring three women: Jennifer Le, Anela Choy, and Jennifer Haase

Conversations with Three Women in Science at Scripps Oceanography

International Women's Day-inspired Q&A features three stellar Scripps scientists, ranging from faculty members to PhD student

Portrait of a blonde woman wearing a scarf; the sun is setting in the background

A Scientist's Life: Helen Amanda Fricker

Glaciologist uses satellite data to monitor one of the most significant global warming-related changes in nature

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SURF Program Steers Students Toward Path of Research and Discovery

Q&A with four SURF program alumni, who are currently pursuing their PhDs at Scripps Oceanography, on how the program shaped their decision to pursue graduate school

Join Scripps at the Oceanology International Americas Conference and Exhibit

Scripps scientists participating in ocean tech conference, hosting exhibit for students to learn about opportunities in ocean science, and more

Scripps graduate student Ariel Pezner

Scripps Student Spotlight: Ariel Pezner

Biological oceanography graduate student is studying the effects of human-induced stressors on reef-building corals

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