Bridge to Research in Marine Sciences: A Summer REU Program in Savannah, Georgia

佐治亚州萨凡纳的萨凡纳州立大学举办了为期8周、为期10名学生的本科生夏季海洋科学研究体验(REU)项目。该REU项目的目标是尽早招收和支持STEM专业的本科生。该计划是围绕佐治亚州萨凡纳地区学术和政府合作伙伴之间的多学科合作而开发的。萨凡纳州立大学的当地合作伙伴包括斯基德韦海洋研究所、UGA Marex水族馆和格雷暗礁国家海洋保护区。每一家都有经验丰富的研究导师和高水平的研究设施，为学生的研究项目提供了良好的环境。学生接受课堂指导、职业指导和研究经验的结合，旨在支持他们在获得STEM学位方面继续取得进展。NSF的资金支持学生津贴和生活费，每个学生有限的研究费用和项目管理。

Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia hosts an 8-week, 10-student summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in marine sciences. The goal of this REU program is the early recruitment and support of undergraduate students in the STEM pipeline. This program is developed around a multidisciplinary, collaboration between academic and governmental partners in the Savannah, Georgia area. Savannah State University's local partners include the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, UGA MAREX Aquarium and Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary. Each has experienced research mentors and high level research facilities that provide an excellent environment for student research projects. Students receive a combination of classroom instruction, career guidance and research experience that is designed to support their continued progress in obtaining STEM degrees. NSF funding supports the student stipend and living expenses, limited research expenses for each student and program administration.