Future Marine Scientist Academy
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Future Marine Scientist Academy is a program open to high school students with a goal of preparing them for future careers in marine and environmental science through field and classroom based learning experiences and professional development opportunities! Students will get the opportunity to work with various CBFS staff through our marine science courses combined with professional development through resume building, interview practice, and opportunities to network with staff and college professors.
CBFS is happy to have expanded FMSA to Arcadia, Chincoteague, and Nandua High School! For Spring 2024 we will have 4 sessions with 2 dates per month! Details can be found below or in the program description. Applications will be opening December 4th! They will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Please see the online application for more information. In addition to the online application, please be sure to complete a minimum 350-word response to "What in nature interests you, and why?" and send your response to [email protected]! |
Spring 2024 Dates:
- February: 4th and 10th
- March: 3rd and 9th
- April: 7th and 13th
- May: 5th and 11th
Spring 2024 Courses:
- February: Dune and Barrier Island Ecology
- March: Micro and Macro Organism Lab with Aquarium Maintenance and Animal Husbandry
- April: Scientific Writing and Communication with Interpretation Skills
- May: Oceanography Research Cruise
**All descriptions and schedules for these courses can be found under program description**
