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Scripps Oceanography’s 2020 SURF Program Continues During COVID-19
Despite the pandemic, Scripps’ undergraduate summer research program that aims to increase diversity in geosciences carries on and expands with new virtual offering
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Celebrating Women in Science at Scripps Oceanography
Q&A featuring reflections from three Scripps scientists in honor of Women’s History Month
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Celebrating Black Excellence at Scripps Oceanography
Black History Month-inspired Q&A featuring five stellar members of the Scripps community, ranging from faculty to staff to students
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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
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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
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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
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Around the Pier: Fighting for the Ocean
Scripps Oceanography alumna Ayana Elizabeth Johnson returns to campus to discuss her ocean conservation work grounded in social justice
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Women's History Month: Four Scripps Alumnae in STEM Careers
Q&A with four alumnae who are continuing the mission of Scripps Oceanography in their professional endeavors
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Q&A with Charles Bolden, Former NASA Administrator and Astronaut
Bolden to receive Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest and deliver a presentation at a free public event at Scripps Oceanography October 17
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Around the Pier: SURFing into Science Research
SURF program at Scripps provides stepping-stone for diverse students considering graduate programs in earth and ocean sciences
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Scripps Community Awarded for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Group effort led to hiring of Scripps Diversity Initiatives Coordinator
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Around the Pier: Profiles in Diversity - Argentinian Scientist Pursues Dream Project in Panama
Scripps marine biologist Martín Tresguerres dives in to learn more about the cell biology of coral reefs
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SURF Program 2015: Student Profiles
The 2015 SURF fellows dedicated ten weeks in the summer to earth and ocean science research
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Triton Summer STEM Academy Prepares High School Students for Success at UC San Diego
Summer recruitment and outreach program gives underrepresented seniors a glimpse of college life at UC San Diego and Scripps Oceanography
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San Diego Fellowship Awards Record Number of Scripps Students
Four incoming Scripps graduate students supported through the San Diego Fellowship, a program designed to increase campus diversity
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Around the Pier: Profiles in Diversity: Data-Driven, People-Driven
Long-time Scripps data manager makes a difference in his dream position
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Summertime for the Adventurous
Undergrads from around the country spend a summer immersed in Scripps science through the SURF program
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SURF Program 2014: Student Profiles
The 2014 SURF fellows excelled in a wide range of earth and ocean science research
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Next Generation of Ocean Science Explorers Fostered by Scripps/Ocean Discovery Program
Local school-based program brings hands-on ocean science education to underserved students in San Diego
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