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!