Stem Seas has already proven to be an awe-inspiring journey. For anyone aspiring to pursue a career in marine science, the experience of living aboard a research vessel is beyond valuable. It’s more than just adapting to life at sea; it’s a deep immersion into the workings of maritime careers and the essential scientific operations […]
Wait…you want me to be in charge?!
By: Dr. Jeanette Pirlo | STEMSEAS Educator and Assistant Professor, CSU Stanislaus It wasn’t but a few weeks ago when I was invited to be an educator onboard the E/V Nautilus for the second time. The catch though was that I’d be the STEMSEAS educator with previous experience….now don’t get me wrong, there is nothing […]
A Full Circle Moment
By: Alondra Infante-Stevens My time onboard research vessels has been life changing and I owe it all to the STEMSEAS program. Eight years ago, I was privileged enough to sail on the very first STEMSEAS expedition! This year, I was invited back as a mentor for this cohort of students and it has been an […]
My Offshore Experience
By Swazi T. Gurnell | Texas Southern University Dave Robertson (left) demonstrating cable connections to Swazi Gurnell (right). Photo Credit: Anna Sagatov What does practical interactive learning mean? Well, if you look in the dictionary it will say “when one brings Ocean Exploration Trust to STEMSEAS Initiative.” My time aboard the E/V Nautilus has been […]
Out x At x Sea
By: Jesse Avendano Hello everyone, my name is Jesse Avendano and I am a student at The New York City College of Technology with a major in Cellular and Molecular Biology. My time here at sea has been an experience I will never forget from beautiful sunsets to learning how to shower while keeping my […]
Worth Getting Out of Bed
By Johana Dominguez Hello, my name is Johana Dominguez. I am a freshman at California University of Stanislaus in the process of obtaining a BS in Biology. I’m with the STEMSEAS program currently sailing on the E/V Nautilus on Expedition NA160. Today is the 30th of May, marking our 6th out of 10 days out […]
Captivated by the Deep
By: Dania Frazier Hey fellow sea-nerds, I’m also Dani (yeah there are two of us, I’m the other one). I had to double-check my calendar before writing this, because it doesn’t feel like we’re at the halfway point in our voyage, but we are. Today (Wednesday, May 29th) marks the midpoint of our time on […]
Sunsets at Sea
By Danika Villanueva My name is Danika Villanueva. I’m a student at San Diego City College studying Biology. My interest in the STEMSeas program stems from a passion for learning about how research works and learning about conservation, whether it be on land or in the ocean. I am currently onboard the E/V Nautilus sailing […]
Ship to Shore
By: Jesus Hernandez Valencia Today I participated in a Ship-to-Shore interaction with Swazi and Emily. On this particular Ship-to-Shore, we were on a call with students from Fuji. When planning to go into the interaction, I had a state of excitement but at the same time a panic of being in the center of a […]
Arriving on the E/V Nautilus
By: Nayeli Ramos Hey there! My name is Nayeli Ramos and I am currently a fifth year undergraduate student at California State University Stanislaus studying Biological Sciences. As a first generation Latina in STEM I was extremely delighted to have the opportunity to participate in this expedition. This far in my college career, I have […]
