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Research Projects for New Students

…records is often complicated by non-climatic factors that can also influence the chemical composition of these archives. This project will directly address this challenge by developing a mechanistic understanding of…

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Interdisciplinary Studies

…interests and formulate a tentative individual course of study. The structure of the advisory committee will be defined by the student’s primary Joint Committee, but typically the advisory committee will…

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MIT-WHOI Joint Program Committee

Committee for Biological Oceanography (JCBO), the Joint Committee for Chemical Oceanography (JCCO), the Joint Committee for Marine Geology and Geophysics (JCMG&G), and the Joint Committee for Physical Oceanography (JCPO). The…

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WHOI Check-in Forms

…of Employee”, read the statement and select “I agree”. Under “Preparer and/or Translator Certification”, select one. Click submit.” Step 2. Once you complete I-9 form and upload the required document…

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Private: Faculty Short codes

…Geophysics Physical Oceanography Profile Robert van der Hilst, Professor Department Head Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Sciences,  MIT Emeritus Faculty Marine Geology & Geophysics Profile 6. Phys Oceanog Fadel Adib, Associate Professor Electrical…

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Recent Dissertations and Theses

…PhD., 2025 Michael Benjamin, Advisor 2024 Wingsail Design Methodology and Performance Evaluation Metrics for Autonomous Sailing Blake Ian Barry Cole, Ph.D., 2024 Peter Traykovski, Advisor Henrik Schmidt, Advisor Adaptive Robotic…

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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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Program Requirements

…to maintain close contact with their thesis committees through regular discussions with committee members and periodic formal committee meetings approximately every six months. A student’s thesis committee includes the principal…

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