Minority Undergraduates in Marine Science - Communication and Exposure through MIMSA

全国都认识到必须采取重大步骤吸引少数民族学生从事科学事业。对于海洋科学来说尤其如此。启动促进少数民族本科生参与海洋科学的项目。具体活动将包括：1)为新成立的少数民族机构海洋科学协会（MIMSA）设立规划办公室；2)建立一个通信网络，供南方海洋实验室协会（SAML）和MIMSA成员使用；3)收集和传播对海洋科学感兴趣的少数民族本科生的信息，以及这些学生和HMCU教职员工感兴趣的海洋科学机构的活动；4)列出少数族裔科学家的名单，让他们在研讨会上发言，并为少数族裔学生树立榜样；5)为少数民族本科生的其他活动提供资金，如暑期实习、参加游船旅行或实地考察。

It is recognized nationally that major steps must be taken to attract minority students to scientific careers. This is especially true for the marine sciences. A program to increase the participation of minority undergraduates in marine science will be initiated. The specific activities will include: 1) setting up a planning office for the newly formed Minority Institution Marine Science Association (MIMSA); 2) establishing a communication network for use by members of the Southern Association of Marine Labs (SAML) and MIMSA; 3) gathering and disseminating information on minority undergraduates interested in marine science and activities at marine science institutions that would be of interest to these students and HMCU faculty members; 4) developing a list of minority scientists who could act as seminar speakers and role models for the minority students; and 5) providing funds for other activities for minority undergraduates, such as, summer internships, travel to participate in cruises or field trips.