Primary Convener:
Sharon Cooper, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory

Convener:
Jonathan Lewis, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
Lisa White, University of California Berkeley
Shondricka Burrell, Morgan State University

Early Career Convener:
Nicole Murray, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Chair:
Nicole Murray, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Sharon Cooper, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory

Going out to sea as a student or early career scientist or teacher can be transformative in many ways. By providing role models, mentors, science inspiration, techniques, research processes, networks and adventure, sea-going experiences have the power to shape the next generation of ocean scientists. A number of programs sponsored by both federal agencies and private non-profits have focused efforts on such early career sea-going exploratory programs over the past decade, to grow and develop the ocean and geoscience workforce. These programs have had significant impacts on student trajectories, career awareness, science identity, workforce preparedness, and overall confidence. They have led to the growth of robust mentor and peer networks, which in turn have positive impacts on the field as a whole. This session invites contributions from both program organizers and participants to share their experiences, impacts and data.

Index Terms
0825 Teaching methods
4223 Descriptive and regional oceanography
4294 Instruments and techniques
6630 Workforce

Co-Organized Sessions:
Education
Science and Society

Cross-Listed:
SY - Science and Society
ED - Education

Suggested Itineraries:
Career and Professional Development
Science Communications

Neighborhoods:
3. Earth Covering
1. Science Nexus