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Coastal Marine Biolabs

www.coastalmarinebiolabs.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
To promote integrative life science teaching and learning, technology literacy, and environmental stewardship

Contact:
Dr. Linda Santschi
Coastal Marine Biolabs
1559 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 101
Ventura, CA 93001-5302
Phone: (805) 289-9275
Fax: (805) 289-9276
info@coastalmarinebiolabs.org

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
All

Activities:
Research, Education

Topic:
Aquaculture, Coastal Processes, Fisheries, Kelp Forest, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Marine Genomics, Marine Derived Fluorescent Proteins, Environmental Chemistry, Biomaterials

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, On-Site Programs, Multimedia

Education Programs:
9-Day Residential Biosciences Program
-An immersive, academically advanced residential program that integrates research-based field and laboratory experiences that begin with locally relevant marine organisms or phenomena. Residential program sessions highlight several key focus areas, including biomedicine and gene discovery, ecotechnology and marine biodiversity, and biomimetics and advanced materials design.

Professional Development Program
-Provides training, instructional materials, and scientific equipment for high school teachers to engage their students in the International Barcode of Life Project, a global biodiversity genomics initiative.

Environmental Water Quality Internship Program
-Provides opportunities for high school interns to monitor levels of fecal indicator bacteria in Ventura Harbor and Ventura Keys using EPA approved techniques.

Marine Biotoxin Internship Program
-Provides opportunities for high school interns to collect shellfish and phytoplankton samples for the Marine Biotoxin Monitoring and Control Program led by the California Department of Public Health.

Target Audiences:
Grades 10-12, Teachers

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

In-service Training:
Teachers, Students/Interns:
Professional Development Program (Barcoding Life’s Matrix) provides teachers with the training, instructional resources, and scientific equipment needed to engage their students in the International Barcode of Life Project, a landmark biodiversity genomics initiative that seeks to create a digital genetic registry of Earth’s plants and animals.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Teaching and Laboratory Assistantships
  Description:
Teaching Assistants help support 9-Day residential program session by directly assisting CMB scientists in routine tasks.
Laboratory Assistants conduct molecular biology-based laboratory work, data entry, and related tasks.
  When Needed:
Teaching Assistants needed during summer months.
Laboratory Assistants needed year round.
  Qualifications:
Teaching Assistants should possess or be working toward a Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline.
Laboratory Assistants should possess or be working toward a Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline and have general laboratory experience.
  Commitment Required:
Variable
  Application/Training:
Interested applicants should contact CMB directly at (805) 289-9275 to learn more about application and training procedures.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Linda Santschi, Ph.D.
(805) 289-9275
santschi@coastalmarinebiolabs.org

Internship Opportunities

  Title:
Environmental Water Quality Monitoring Program
Marine Biotoxin Monitoring Program
  Description:
Environmental Water Quality Monitoring Program
-Collect water samples at designated sites in Ventura Harbor and Ventura Keys.
-Analyze the abundance of fecal indicator bacterial in water samples using defined chromogenic substrate assay developed by IDEXX Laboratories.

Marine Biotoxin Program
-Collect water samples from Hueneme Pier and mussel samples from Mussel Shoals.
-Score the abundance of common forms of dinoflagellates and diatoms in phytoplankton samples.
-Submit water and mussel samples to the CDPH lab in Richmond, CA.

  When Needed:
Throughout the year
  Qualifications:
A limited number of volunteer internship positions are available to high school juniors and seniors each year. Preference will be given to students in high academic standing who plan to pursue undergraduate studies in a life science discipline.
  Application:
Interested applicants should contact CMB directly at (805) 289-9275 to learn more about application procedures.
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Credit:
No
  Contact Name:
Linda Santschi, Ph.D.
(805) 289-9275
santschi@coastalmarinebiolabs.org

Service Fee:
Tuition for 9-Day Residential Program for high school students: $2450 (includes meals, lodging, boat charters, instructional fees).
Professional Development Programming is offered to teachers free-of-charge.

General Services:
Restrooms

Parking Availability:
Parking available in Ventura Harbor


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