STUDENT-LED COLLOQUIUM: MARINE SCIENCE POST- GRADUATION PREPARATION COLLOQUIUM

Course Description

This course is meant to prepare students interested in pursuing a career in marine science for post-graduation education and employment. The majority of the content will focus on preparation for graduate school, but there will also be information on career pathways that do not require graduate school.

Guest speakers will give advice and provide feedback on the application process. Topics will include:
- Finding the right graduate school, academic program, and faculty advisor
- Applying to graduate school: letters of recommendation, resume, etc
- Finding grants and fellowships
- Poster presentations and research talks
- Alternative career pathways

This is a student-led colloquium led by Cassidy Creighton under the supervision of Anna James.