First stop on our journey from Anchorage to Seward, we observed land substance at Earthquake Park located in Anchorage, Alaska. The Good Friday earthquake and tsunami took place on March 1964 and devastated the impacted communities. During this stop, STEMSEAS mentor, Dr. Callan Bentley explained how landforms are created through events such as earthquakes. A […]
Adventure in the Indian ocean
My name is Rylin Lofton, I am currently an undergraduate student at The Ohio State University studying biology. My Freshman year I sailed on the JOIDES Resolution on expedition 398P and on a STEMSEAS cruise on R/V Endeavor. Upon completing my STEMSEAS cruise I joined alumni network giving me access to incredible opportunities. Through a […]
Trapped Voluntarily
One never thinks about the fact that when they get on a cruise ship or on a plane that they will be trapped voluntarily in that piece of machinery with those specific people on board. In a car one can get out, on a train or a bus there are stops, all of these other […]
Never a dull moment!
From the crew to the students, there was never a dull moment or a chance to feel out of place. For many of us, it was our first time venturing this far out to sea, and the camaraderie made it an unforgettable experience. I have to give a special shoutout to one of the undergraduates, […]
Exploring the Wonders of Ocean Science
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 […]
