Education & Outreach

New! Microscopy workshop at HIMB Sep. 21-25

C-MORE is proud to offer a 5-day workshop (September 21-25, 2008) on phytoplankton and bacterioplankton identification led by experienced senior and junior marine microbial ecologists at the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB), Coconut Island, Hawai‘i. Applications from students from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged. Application deadline is July 1, 2008.

Kids’ Korner

Visit our Kids’ Korner web site — where kids learn about the tiniest creatures imaginable. Online activities include our special microbe personality quiz, an opportunity to test your Microbial Oceanography IQ, and a fun and challenging microbial oceanography word search game.

C-MORE Scholars Program at UH

The C-MORE Scholars Program is excited to offer underrepresented University of Hawai‘i students, especially Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, various opportunities to enhance their undergraduate education experience through participation in hands-on research. C-MORE Scholars receive guidance and help from a mentor who is a scientist at the university and/or industry. Three levels of awards are offered, depending on the skill and knowledge level of the applicant. Application deadline is Friday, May 9, 2008. Please download and read the application form (PDF) for more details.

Teachers’ Zone

Teachers’ Resources

Among the educational resources now available are:

New! Suitcase Science kits offering lesson plans and materials for hands-on science activities in a self-contained suitcase format;
New! Roosevelt High School Research Experience at C-MORE;
PDF teacher guides for use with fun and educational games such as

our special microbe personality quiz;
a colorful card deck to teach about “symbiosis with the mostess;”
and a Jeopardy-style review of oceanography concepts.

Opportunities for K-12 Teachers

Photo of people on ship. Grants for Education in Microbial Science (GEMS)
C-MORE has just launched a program of mini-grants (up to $1000) for K-12 education projects related to microbial oceanography. Click here for more information and an application form.

Science Teachers Aboard Research Ships (STARS)
Starting in March 2007, K-12 teachers are invited to participate in monthly research cruises. Participating educators will work closely with scientists on authentic research projects. Click here for more information and an application form.

Education Partners

C-MORE is committed to training the next generation of microbial oceanographers by working with K-12 students and their teachers. Our approach is to work in partnership and leverage resources with existing K-12 programs that share our goals. C-MORE is particularly focused on increasing diversity by reaching out to underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities. Visit our Education Partners page to learn more.

Agouron Summer Course on Microbial Oceanography

The 2008 Hawai‘i Summer Course in Microbial Oceanography will be held June 2 to July 11, 2008 (download the flyer PDF). This course is offered to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with interests in marine microbiology and biological oceanography. Visit the course web site for information about last year’s course, including course data, symposia, image galleries, and information about the Agouron Institute.

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