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Research Projects for New Students

…would include a research cruise in the Alaskan Arctic with collaborators at Oregon State University and the University of Washington. Previous field experience is not necessary; students from diverse background…

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WHOI Ocean Ventures Fund Recipients

…Variability in the Composition of a Coastal Picophytoplankton Community Mariya Galochkina Toward monthly resolved SST records of the Last Interglacial in the Western Tropical Atlantic: a feasibility study Kalina Grabb…

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Student Life

committees. Community Polar bear swims, pig parties, intramural sports, donut hours at the WHOI student center, volunteer science coaching… students have many opportunities to build community within the Joint Program,…

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Housing

…to the student for this housing.   MIT Housing – Sidney Pacific Apartment The Joint Program has the use of a 2-bedroom, 4-bed unit at Sidney Pacific (SidPac) Graduate Community,…

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Funding

…is an integral part of a research project, or it may come from a variety of fellowships to which applicants may apply before coming to the JP. Some students are…

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Responsibilities

…set aside time, etc. Likewise the student should feel comfortable communicating with the advisor regarding the frequency of meetings. Students are expected to devote full-time effort academic activities, including time…

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Community

…Cod National Seashore Nature Trails & Recreation Areas in Falmouth Local State Parks: Nickerson State Park Cape Cod Rail Trail WHOI Research Departments Research Groups International Committee WHOI Community Wiki…

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Areas of Study

…distinct but complementary lines of investigation ranging from comparative studies of auditory systems, social behavior and communication, population dynamics, toxicology, and conservation biology. Faculty: Mark Baumgartner, Mark Hahn, Stephanie Jenouvrier,…

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History

…or have founded their own successful companies.” In 2004, an external review committee composed of elite scientists and educators from other institutions assessed the program and concluded: “The MIT-WHOI Joint…

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