Dive into the world of marine science with our first ever Girls into Ocean Science event!
Designed for young women, those who identify as female, and non-binary students in Years 10, 11 and 6th form, this FREE event offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of ocean exploration and marine science through hands-on activities and inspiring talks from leading female scientists in Britain's Ocean City.
Activities include building and testing your own Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), learning how we map and explore the deep ocean, and more. Lunch will be provided.
Places are limited and travel bursaries may also be available - early booking is advised.
Schedule
09:00 | Arrive at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Marine Station
09:15| Welcome (Dr Jenny Gales and Victoria Mann)
09:30–09:50 | Antarctic Ocean Exploration (Dr Jenny Gales)
09:50–10:10 | A career in scientific diving (Dr Fran Hockley)
10:10–10:30 | Life as a Hydrographic surveyor (Ashley Kaur)
10:30–11:00 | Panel question discussion
11:00–11:45 | Tour of the Marine Station and boats
11:45–12:30 | Lunch break
12:30–13:45 | Workshop 1
13:45–15:00 | Workshop 2 and 3
15:00–15:30 | Student Panel discussion
15:30–15:45 | Closing remarks
09:15| Welcome (Dr Jenny Gales and Victoria Mann)
09:30–09:50 | Antarctic Ocean Exploration (Dr Jenny Gales)
09:50–10:10 | A career in scientific diving (Dr Fran Hockley)
10:10–10:30 | Life as a Hydrographic surveyor (Ashley Kaur)
10:30–11:00 | Panel question discussion
11:00–11:45 | Tour of the Marine Station and boats
11:45–12:30 | Lunch break
12:30–13:45 | Workshop 1
13:45–15:00 | Workshop 2 and 3
15:00–15:30 | Student Panel discussion
15:30–15:45 | Closing remarks
Workshop 1: Build and Test Your Own Underwater Robot
Ever wondered how scientists explore beneath the waves? In this interactive workshop you’ll get the chance to design and build your own Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Once assembled, you’ll put your creation to the test in our pool, navigating a mini obstacle course and experiencing first-hand how engineers and marine scientists use ROVs to investigate the underwater world!
Workshop 2: Exploring the Deep Ocean
We have only mapped 20% of the global ocean and know more about the surface of Mars than we do about our seafloor! Get hands-on learning how experts map and measure seafloor features like submarine volcanoes, canyons, seamounts and landslides. In this workshop you will learn how bathymetry is collected and how to create and understand seafloor maps, revealing true hidden submerged landscapes!
Workshop 3: Marine Microfossil workshop
Come and explore how microscopic shells are used to reconstruct past environments and changes in global climate. Get hands-on experience of examining deep-sea sediments using microscopes and use these amazing microfossils to reconstruct 100,000 years of climate change in just 30 minutes!
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Email girlsintooceanscience@plymouth.ac.uk for more information.
