Peerside aims to broaden access and ongoing involvement with the ocean through an innovative program that increases and sustains social, educational, technical, and professional support and builds community for ocean Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Peerside cohort members are part of a growing network that participate in year-round career development, including one week aboard the R/V Western Flyer, a mission-dedicated vessel to support student learning and growth. Participants also learn remote science during a one-week expedition, building their skills to be part of the New Blue Economy.
Peerside’s goals are to:
1. Transform the social and technical processes by which people access the ocean and participate in ocean research and the New Blue Economy.
2. Increase ocean STEAM participation by people across broad backgrounds and experiences.
3. Build a co-operative support network to promote a sense of belonging within the ocean STEAM enterprise.
The program is open to current community college, undergraduate, and graduate students, recent graduates and early career professionals.
Expressions of Interest for 2025 process are currently under review.
Contact Peerside’s Program Manager for inquiries.
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