Address:
1122 NE Boat Street
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-7426
[email protected]
www.marinebiology.uw.edu
Contact:
Joe Kobayashi
Marine Biology Advisor
[email protected]
Overview of Services:
Explore the diversity of marine life in the field, lab, and classroom. Focus your college education with our innovative academic programs. BS degree in Marine Biology is unique collaboration between the School of Oceanography and the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, in partnership with the Friday Harbor Laboratories, a marine field station. Students can spend 3-5-10 weeks on site here.
Try our newest offering: GEODUC - Marine Geoscience Education, Oceanographic Discovery, Undergraduate Collaboration. The UW College of the Environment offers a unique, two-week immersive experience for incoming transfer students on board our research vessel and at our marine field facilities. You’ll receive hands-on training and create an independent research project to answer your own questions. All expenses are covered. In addition, you’ll receive a stipend of $1,400. No experience necessary, come join us!
Credential: YES
- Marine Biology: BS degree, or minor.
- Aquatic Fisheries and Sciences (AFS): BS, MS, PhD.
- Oceanography: BS and graduate.
- Marine and Environmental Affairs: Graduate only, MMA-Masters in Marine Affairs (Policy).
Equity Lens:
Diversity in Marine Biology is less, compared to other programs. Want to increase diversity of incoming students. Best onboarding opportunity is via transfer students from 2-yr colleges as more affordable path--strengthen this.
Got grant for “bridge program” for students moving from community college to UW. GEODUC: 10-day summer program to ease transition. All expenses paid + $1,400 stipend. Hands-on field work with faculty that continues into their 1st year, helps develop skills and context. Helps students understand context in their own communities. Cohort will define their issues. Smaller “college community" with smaller meetings.
