MSPHDS Experience as MSPHDS Experience as Observers in the SSEP MeetingObservers in the SSEP Meeting

Tongji University Tongji University

Shanghai, ChinaShanghai, China

May 16-19, 2005 May 16-19, 2005

MSPHDS ProgramMSPHDS Program

MMinorities inorities SStriving and triving and PPursuing ursuing HHigher igher DDegrees of egrees of SSuccess (MSPHDS) in Earth uccess (MSPHDS) in Earth System Science ProgramSystem Science Program

Phase I – AGU Fall MeetingPhase I – AGU Fall Meeting Phase IIPhase II – Partner Organization Meetings – Partner Organization Meetings Phase III – US National Academy of Phase III – US National Academy of

SciencesSciences

http://www.msphds.usf.edu/http://www.msphds.usf.edu/

BackgroundBackground

Aisha Johnson Aisha Johnson – University of Houston – University of Houston undergraduate student in Chemistryundergraduate student in Chemistry

Raymon Sherrell Raymon Sherrell – University of South Carolina – University of South Carolina undergraduate student in Marine Scienceundergraduate student in Marine Science

JosJosé Tirado é Tirado – Metropolitan University of Puerto – Metropolitan University of Puerto Rico Rico undergraduateundergraduate student in Environmental student in Environmental ScienceScience

Leonard Pace Leonard Pace – Virginia Institute of Marine – Virginia Institute of Marine Science graduate student in Fishery ScienceScience graduate student in Fishery Science

Ismael NievesIsmael Nieves – University of Connecticut – University of Connecticut graduate student in Environmental Engineeringgraduate student in Environmental Engineering

ScheduleSchedule

FridayFriday – – Arrive in ShanghaiArrive in Shanghai SaturdaySaturday – – Orientation and visit to Pudong Orientation and visit to Pudong

(aquarium and museum)(aquarium and museum) SundaySunday – – Suzhou field excursion planned by Suzhou field excursion planned by

the Chinese hoststhe Chinese hosts Monday Monday – – Joint and breakout sessionJoint and breakout session TuesdayTuesday – – Breakout session and Pearl TowerBreakout session and Pearl Tower WednesdayWednesday – – General session and banquetGeneral session and banquet ThursdayThursday – – General sessionGeneral session FridayFriday – – Departure Departure

OrientationOrientation

General overview of selected proposalsGeneral overview of selected proposals

ConfidentialityConfidentiality

Conflict of interestConflict of interest

IODP structureIODP structure

ExpectationsExpectations

Better understanding of the review Better understanding of the review processprocess

Current research topicsCurrent research topics

IODP purpose and goalsIODP purpose and goals

Meet with scientistsMeet with scientists

ExperiencesExperiences

““Behind the scenes” lookBehind the scenes” look

NetworkingNetworking

Better understanding of IODPBetter understanding of IODP

Role of SSEP membersRole of SSEP members

Our PerspectiveOur Perspective

Importance of collaborationsImportance of collaborations

Integrity of the review processIntegrity of the review process

Regard for differences in opinionsRegard for differences in opinions

Uniqueness of nurturing processUniqueness of nurturing process

Good science and effective writingGood science and effective writing

Developmental BenefitsDevelopmental Benefits

Broaden horizonsBroaden horizons

What not to do in a proposalWhat not to do in a proposal

How to objectively evaluate proposalHow to objectively evaluate proposal

Exposure to different culturesExposure to different cultures

MentoringMentoring

Personal interactionsPersonal interactions

Increased access to the panelIncreased access to the panel

One on one discussionOne on one discussion

Networking with SSEP membersNetworking with SSEP members

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

MSPHDS ProgramMSPHDS Program

JOIJOI

IODP-MIIODP-MI

Tongji University and the Chinese HostsTongji University and the Chinese Hosts

Mentors and panel scientistsMentors and panel scientists

Thank You for a Wonderful Thank You for a Wonderful Experience!Experience!