Research experiences in Estuarine and Coastal Science for Undergraduates at Mote Marine Laboratory: Developing a New Generation of Leaders in Ocean Sciences.

莫特海洋实验室（MML）本科生研究经验（REU）计划的目标是为美国各地高校的本科生提供河口和海岸科学的研究经验。位于佛罗里达州萨拉索塔的MML将支持10名学生参加为期10周的研究培训计划。该计划更广泛的影响是，它特别促进了对河口和沿海科学的理解和发现，同时促进了未来海洋科学专业人员的教育和职业发展，包括代表性不足的少数民族。这是通过以下方式实现的：1)为学生提供在海洋科学不同研究领域进行研究的直接“实践”经验；2)在学生和海洋科学专业人员之间建立有意义的关系；3)让本科生掌握追求科学事业成功所必需的各种技能。学生们将与来自六个研究中心的Mote研究人员配对，并就沿海栖息地面临的四大威胁之一进行指导研究项目：1)天然毒素，2)栖息地改变，3)栖息地变化导致的动物行为，以及4)珊瑚礁衰退。这一方案将重点放在海洋健康上，是为了响应新的呼吁，即制定一项以恢复和保护水生生境为重点的国家议程。除了提高研究技能外，学生还可以通过制定和提出独立项目的研究建议，并以研究资助报告的形式和科学海报的形式报告他们的发现，获得宝贵的科学传播经验。在以学生为中心的讨论小组中，提供了关于资助，科学写作，展示海报和口头研究演讲以及追求海洋科学研究生学习的职业指导。通过参加由莫特科学人员、访问科学家和莫特REU计划校友举办的研究研讨会，学生还可以接触到更广泛的沿海和河口科学主题。鼓励参与者在同行评审的文献和/或专业会议上展示研究成果。NSF提供的支持包括学生津贴、学生往返地点的旅费、学生住房和膳食以及一些行政费用。

The goal of Mote Marine Laboratory's (MML) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program is to provide research experiences in estuarine and coastal sciences to undergraduate students in colleges and universities throughout the United States. MML, which is located in Sarasota, FL, will support 10 students to participate in a 10-week research training program. The broader impacts of the program are that it specifically advances understanding and discovery in estuarine and coastal sciences while promoting the education and career development of future ocean science professionals, including underrepresented minorities. This is accomplished by: 1) providing students with direct, "hands-on" experiences in conducting research in diverse research areas within ocean sciences; 2) developing meaningful relationships between students and ocean science professionals; and 3) exposing undergraduates to a variety of skills necessary to pursue a successful career in science. Students are paired with Mote researchers from six research centers and conduct mentored research projects on one of four major threats to coastal habitats: 1) natural toxins, 2) habitat alteration, 3) animal behavior due to habitat change, and 4) coral reef decline. The focus of this program on ocean health is responsive to new calls for a national agenda focused on restoring and protecting aquatic habitats. In addition to improved research skills, students gain invaluable experience in scientific communication by developing and presenting research proposals on their independent projects and reporting their findings in research grant report format and science poster presentations. Career guidance on grantsmanship, scientific writing, presenting poster and oral research talks, and pursuing graduate study in the Ocean Sciences is provided in student-centered discussion groups. Students are also exposed to a broader range of topics in coastal and estuarine sciences by attending research seminars presented by Mote scientific staff, visiting scientists, and Mote REU Program alumni. Participants are encouraged to present research findings in peer-reviewed literature and/or at professional conferences.Support provided by NSF includes funding for student stipends, student travel to and from the site, student housing and meals, and some administrative costs.