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Multicultural students At Sea Together -3 (MAST-3)

October 1, 2005 - October 31, 2006 | Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections
The primary goal of MAST-3 is to increase the diversity of students, particularly those from underrepresented groups, electing careers in NOAA related marine sciences. This is done through a multidisciplinary program that engages students in NOAA-related marine research, and explores marine policy, the heritage of African Americans and Native Americans in the coastal environment, and seamanship. MAST students use the Chesapeake Bay to understand efforts to protect, restore and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources through an ecosystem approach to management. To do this, Hampton University has formed partnerships with various NOAA labs/sites, several university laboratories, the USEPA, various museums, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and the menhaden fishing industry.

Funders

NOAA
Funding Program: 2005: Environmental Literacy
Award Number: NA05SEC4691007
Funding Amount: $359,099

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Benjamin Cuker
    Principal Investigator
    Hampton University
  • Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | History/policy/law
    Audience: Undergraduate/Graduate Students | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Laboratory Programs | Informal/Formal Connections | Higher Education Programs
    Access and Inclusion: Ethnic/Racial | Black/African American Communities | Indigenous and Tribal Communities

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