1. Marine Science Research in Puget Sound for Community College STEM Students
Ann Murkowski Biology Faculty,
North Seattle College

2. Program Goals:
Create authentic research experiences for a diverse group of community college students
Accommodate the busy lives and work schedules of community college students
Foster a community of student researchers
Connect student researchers to their local research community

3. Key Elements: Students selected from 16 regional community colleges
Unlike a conventional REU, students participate in year-long research projects
3-5 day sessions scheduled between quarters
Online activities between sessions
Student-driven, collaborative research projects

4. Key Elements:
Local Partners and Subject Matter Experts

5. Key Elements:
Funding!
NSF support provides stipends for students ($3600), funds for supplies & boat time, and stipends for PI, Co-PI, and consultants.

6. Progress and Next Steps:
In Year One; serving six students on two projects.
Program will serve eight students in year two, and ten in year three.