SeaBASS 2016: A marine bioacoustic summer school
Abstract
The goal of the SeaBASS (Marine BioAcoustics summer school) program is to provide the opportunity for graduate students interested in pursuing careers in the field of marine bioacoustics to develop a strong foundation in both marine animal biology and acoustics, foster technical communication across disciplines, and develop professional relationships within the field. This course gives students an opportunity to learn from experts who will discuss topics not often offered at universities due to the relatively small demand at any one institution. Lecturers within the field of marine animal bioacoustics will provide half day seminars that describe fundamental aspects of underwater sound and marine animal behavior, summarize the present state of the field, identify current obstacles and challenges, and discuss important "hot topics" areas. Each seminar will include an introductory lecture followed by group discussions or group projects to gain a more in-depth understanding of the issues. An evening student poster session provides participants the opportunity to obtain feedback on their graduate research from lecturers and peers. Structured social activities allow for students and research scientists to interact informally to develop lasting professional mentorships and contacts for guiding the next generation of marine bioacoustics scientists. SeaBASS 2016 will be modeled after successful SeaBASS program in 2010, 2012, and 2014 and incorporate feedback from 2014 participants to create a stronger program in 2016.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 23, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141613114
Entities
People
- Jennifer Miksis-Olds
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University System of New Hampshire