Important Dates:
Fall 2012 / Spring 2013

Sep. 8, 2012: Scholars Orientation
Dec. 10, 2012: Mid-Year Progress Report
May 3, 2013: Scholars Symposium

Scholars News

The 2013 Scholars newsletter (PDF) is now available!

This slide show (98 MB .m4v) was presented at the May 3, 2013, C-MORE Scholars symposium, where the scholars presented talks and posters of their research. (Click on the image above to see a larger version.)

Edna Mary Diaz-Negrón will be participating in the Minorities in Marine and Environmental Sciences Program this summer. She will be studying the link between a native decorator worm (Diopatra cuprea) and an invasive seaweed (Gracilaria vermiculophylla). (Click on the image to see the full version.)

Paul Bump won the regional FameLab science communication competition, and advanced to the national competition in April 2014 at the National Geographic Headquarters. (Click on the image to see a larger version.)

Christina Johnson will join USC's Marine Bio/Bio Ocean Ph.D. program as a Tyler Doctoral Environmental Fellow. (Click on the image to see the full version.)

Michelle Lazaro wins UROP grant to conduct research in carbon sequestration. (Click on the image to see a larger version.)

Jessy Loretero conducts outreach at Keaukaha Elementary. (Click on the image to see the full version.)

C-MORE Scholars Projects

C-MORE Scholars Program

Overview

The C-MORE Scholars program provides hands-on, closely mentored research experiences for full-time undergraduate students within the University of Hawai‘i (UH) system who are interested in ocean and earth science-related careers. Students, especially underrepresented students such as Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, from all UH campuses are encouraged to apply. Three levels of awards are offered, depending on the student’s skills, knowledge and experience. All Scholars receive guidance and help from a mentor who is an ocean or earth scientist. Mentors can be chosen by the student, or we can help find a mentor based on the student’s interests. In addition to conducting research, all Scholars attend monthly meetings on career/professional development, participate in educational outreach and present their research results at the end of the year.

Photo of Fall 2012-Spring 2013 C-MORE Scolars.

The Fall 2012–Spring 2013 C-MORE Scholars. Top row, left to right: Jessica Loretero, Velvet Park, Kahoali‘i Keahi-Wood, Bryan Chinaka, Max Irion, April Goodson, Jennifer LeFevre. Bottom row, left to right: Michelle Lazaro, Christina Johnson, Kamala Anthony, Teresa Porter, German Alvarez-Valdez. (Click on the image to see a larger version.)

Applying to the Program

Competitive academic REU (paid): Students are accepted into the program through a competitive application process. Click here for a fillable program application (PDF, updated 02-25-13). The priority deadline for the 2012–2013 academic year is April 22, 2013.

Affiliate Application (non-paid): Students who are majoring in an earth or ocean-related field, but are not part of the regular C-MORE Scholars program, may apply to become a C-MORE Scholars Affiliate. Affiliates may attend the monthly meetings related to career/professional development free of charge. Click here for an fillable affiliate application (PDF). Applications for affiliate status are accepted throughout the year.