Three Bellevue students have been chosen by the University of Washington to participate in an internship to explore the ocean. The students spent a month conducting research and exploring oceanography.
The internship, which is now in its second year, was developed by the University’s School of Oceanography as a means for local students to learn hands on about science and careers relating to science and research. The university’s program is likely promoted through newsletter printing and Brochures sent to local high schools. The program afforded the three teens an opportunity to spend a month on the Universities vessel, R/V Clifford Barnes, carrying out hands-on research.
The program is competitive and out of a little over 100 applicants, only 10 are chosen due to funding constraints. Program administrators determine what projects the teens will work on, and this year they had the teens collect water and soil samples to do research on water acidification and pollution. The university will use this data for its own research and publications, pass data to local nonprofits, and also provide information to state and federal databases.
While on board the vessel, the teens also get a chance to use the equipment on it and learn about the tools used, some of which have to be made specifically for a certain project. The learning experience is far better than sitting in a classroom, according to one student who had the opportunity to be a part of this year’s program.
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