Opportunity: Science and Technology Education, OSRI
The Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI) in Cordova, Alaska has supported programs to educate students on topics within our mission.
A Match Made in Florida: Citizens and Scientists Team Up for Research and Education
What do CARTHE, the International SeaKeepers Society, and Fleet Miami have in common? Ocean research!
Escambia Students Passionate About Waterways, Marine Science
Washington High senior Allie Fuller’s passion, among many others in marine science, is horseshoe crabs.
Scientists Help Students Tackle the Hard Stuff: Public Talks and Life Choices
The “ivory tower” mindset that distances academia from everyday life was nowhere to be found at the inaugural Deep-C Student Research Symposium.
What a Matchup! SEC Football and Science at the Stadium
What gets kids of all ages more excited than a day of hard-hitting SEC football? Robots!
Grad Student Christiansen’s Preemptive Research Enhances Galveston Bay Spill Response
David Christiansen is dedicated to investigating water movement and using those findings to improve local water systems.
Reddy Demystifies Oil Degradation and Fingerprinting in Educational Videos
Biodegradation? Chromatography? While scientists toss these terms around with no problem, they can sound like a foreign language to others.
Grad Student Vozzo Assesses Oil Impacts on Louisiana Oysters
Maria Vozzo’s strong interest in Deepwater Horizon research led her from North Carolina to Louisiana to study the oil’s effects on local oysters.
NBA Player Makes Science the Star for Miami Youth
NBA Champion James Jones took the stage for young fans this July, but not to talk about sports. Instead, his goal was to get kids excited about cutting-edge science happening in their home town.
Grad Student Worthen Improves Oil Production and Cleanup Using Nanoparticles
Andrew Worthen’s research is “all about discovering how we can steward the planet more responsibly,” something he gets closer to every day. While Andrew’s initial nanoparticle research focused on creating more efficient and eco-friendly oil extraction methods, he is now applying his findings to oil spill treatment and mitigation.