Inter-agency Collaborations: Federal Agencies Work with Colleges and Universities to Offer Interdisciplinary Training in Remote Sensing, Ocean and Marine Science

Abstract

A supportive, thriving intellectual climate is a prerequisite to innovation and progress in engineering and in limnological, marine, oceanic and atmospheric fields. These challenging fields require problem solving that crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries. Research shows that highly specialized undergraduate and graduate training programs often lack the broad fundamental skills necessary for multidisciplinary investigation. This is especially true for specialists in the science and management of fisheries ecosystems. This paper documents the results of the interagency collaboration to attract and retain students in engineering and limnological, ocean, marine and atmospheric-related science through postdoctoral levels, and to retrain individuals with experience in other disciplines for careers in these fields.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 25, 2005
Accession Number
ADA450195

Entities

People

  • Ambrose Jearld
  • Linda Hayden

Organizations

  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • African Americans
  • Earth Sciences
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Geography
  • Hispanics
  • Minority Groups
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Remote Sensing
  • Students
  • Teamwork
  • Training
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • STEM Education