Focus on the Future students and teachers from Compton High School spent a day at sea aboard R/V Sproul.

News

 

Head Aquarists Recognized by UC San Diego for Diversity Efforts
Head aquarists Fernando Nosratpour and Leslee Matsushige  honored for their commitment to outreach
OnBoard Blog, Feb.15, 2013

New partnership with Howard University expands research opportunities for undergraduates

Scripps is excited to welcome Howard University undergraduate students interested in exploring scientific questions and gaining hands-on laboratory and field research experience, through mentored research internships (8 weeks during the summer), starting in 2013.  Check out the Pathways program and other opportunities for undergraduates to work under the guidance of faculty mentors on a wide range of projects on the leading edge of scientific discovery.
October 2012

Lighting a Spark for Science

Underrepresented students gain valuable hands-on research experience at Scripps through summer programs.
Summer 2012

Scripps well represented among 2011 UCSD Diversity Award Winners

Three Scripps diversity champions honored at UC San Diego ceremony
April 16, 2012
 

UCSD Honors Diversity Efforts at Scripps
Fifteen individuals from Scripps and Birch Aquarium were recognized for their contributions to diversity at the 2010 UC San Diego Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity Awards ceremony.  Congratulations to our winners:
   - Focus on the Future Team

   - Michael Oceano Navarro, Scripps Graduate Student
   - Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Education Department
Feb. 8, 2011


High School Students Focus on the Future
Students, teachers from Compton High dive into oceanography at Scripps
explorations - Around the Pier, Sept/Oct 2010

Scripps Faculty Mentor Visiting Undergraduate Students
Students complete research projects through Summer Training Academy for Research in the Sciences (STARS) and Howard Hughes Medical Institute summer program
Scripps Diversity Blog, August 17, 2010

Three inducted into Bouchet Honor Society
Scripps students honored for promoting diversity in graduate education
explorations - Around the Pier, May/Jun 2010

Encouraging students from underrepresented communities to choose UCSD
Scripps Director Tony Haymet adds a personal touch to offers of admission
Our University (UC Office of the President newsletter), March 2010

Work with Orphans Among Efforts Recognized at Annual Diversity Awards Ceremony
This Week @ UCSD, February 16, 2010

Bridging the Earth Science Gap
New Scripps fellowship program brings cutting-edge earth systems science into San Diego middle and high schools
explorations - Around the Pier
, July/August 2009

Scripps Research Vessel Reaches Out Beyond the Oceans
Scripps crew volunteers time at Chilean orphanage during port calls
explorations - Around the Pier, April 2009

Birch Aquarium offers special learning space for Southeast San Diego youth
Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at Scripps reaches out to Town & Country Village
An Ocean of Possibilities, September 2008

Seeing STARS
Five bright undergraduate students had a chance to shine at Scripps this summer.
SIO Announcements, August 2008

Keeping Diversity Afloat
UCSD honors four at Scripps for their commitment to diversity.
explorations - Around the Pier, March 2008

Q&A with Tony Jackson, M.D. '74
UCSD alumnus Tony Jackson, M.D. '74, has twice brought high school students from the Los Angeles area to visit Scripps, helping expose underrepresented youth to Scripps science and education.
@UCSD, January 2008

Shining STARS
Five visiting student "stars" polished their research skills at Scripps.
explorations - Around the Pier, October 2007

Fox Announces Partnership with Mexico
Goals Include Improving Air Quality and Establishing Cross-Border Technology Corridor
This Week @ UCSD, December 2005