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The CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science & Technology supports ocean and coastal research, education and workforce development.

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September 8, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Calling all California graduate students in coastal science or engineering! The Robert L. Wiegel Scholarship is accepting applications. The award amount will equal or exceed $6,500. Submit your application to [email protected] by October 31, 2025. See flyer for more information!
THE ROBERT L. WIEGEL SCHOLARSHIP FOR COASTAL STUDIES Award Overview This scholarship is intended to honor a graduate student pursuing a graduate degree at a California university or college whose work best exemplifies the passion for coastal science and/or coastal engineering that typified the career of Robert L. Wiegel, Professor Emeritus of Coastal Engineering, University of California, Berkeley. Between 1946 and 2016, Professor Wiegel’s involvement as an investigator, instructor, mentor, advisor, and consultant to students, private industry, public utilities, and government agencies (both national and international) spanned virtually every phase of coastal and oceanographic research. His textbook, Oceanographical Engineering, established the practice of coastal and ocean engineering as a legitimate career path for a large number of grateful and admiring students. Award Criteria The award will be made to an applicant who currently is pursuing a graduate degree at a California university or college pertaining to the coastal or nearshore environment, or who has completed such a degree after December 1, 2024. • Relevant areas of study include nearshore oceanography, coastal processes, coastal structures, ports and harbors, estuarine processes, and wetlands, preferably in the state of California. • A primary objective of the study shall be to develop a practical solution to a pressing problem in the coastal and/or nearshore region. • As promoted by Prof. Wiegel throughout his career, the work must demonstrate a high level of scholarship in which the applicant clearly identifies the importance of the research and cites relevant studies that have been conducted by others. • Preference will be given to applicants who undertake field work in their study of the coastal and/or nearshore environment. Application Submittal: E-MAIL TO andyonei@gmail.com Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
September 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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New #research from Dr. Katherine C. Cavanaugh at UCLA identifies why some #kelp forests persist through repeated disturbances like #marine #heatwaves and #storms.

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July 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Check out this recent publication, funded by COAST! The study reveals sunlight intensifies toxicity of tire wear particles in aquatic environments. #microparticles #environment #marinescience

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May 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Congrats to Dr. Mingheng Li and team for their work on effects of varying sintering temperatures on Ti-C coatings for efficient oil and water separation! The team earned 2nd place in the AIChE poster competition! #engineering #calpolypomona

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May 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Pamela Chelgren-Koterba was the first woman admitted in the NOAA Corps in 1972 and paved the way for future women to join the NOAA Corps. Her work was vital to acquiring scientific data and delivering information to the public. #WomensHistoryMonth

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March 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Dr. Nancy Foster was a marine biologist known for her science-based conservation of coastal aquatic life. She was a champion of diversity and an advocate of fair and equal treatment in the workplace. #WomensHistoryMonth

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March 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Marie Tharp mapped the ocean floor, revealing the Mid-Atlantic Ridge's rift valley, crucial to understanding plate tectonics. Her work, initially dismissed, revolutionized marine science! #marinescience #womenshistorymonth

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March 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert and writer. She is co-founder of the non-profit Urban Ocean Lab, co-editor of All We Can Save, and author of What If We Get it Right?: Visions of Climate Futures. #BlackHistoryMonth

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February 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Dr. Rashid Sumaila is an ocean economics pioneer, award-winning researcher and advocate! He was named University Killam Professor by University of British Columbia. His work focuses on the impacts of overfishing and climate change on global policy. #BlackHistoryMonth

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February 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Dr. Richard Coleman went from finance to marine biology, he's an SFSU alumna and earned his PhD in Zoology. He studies mesophotic environments and phylogeographic patterns in a variety of fishes. Inspiring next-gen scientists, he champions diversity in STEM. #BlackHistoryMonth

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February 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Evan B. Ford is an ocean pioneer and science educator! He was the first Black scientist to participate in dives aboard deep-sea submersibles. His research includes the evolution of geological formations and ocean chemistry. #BlackHistoryMonth

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February 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Dr. Joan Murrell Owens was the first Black woman to earn a PhD in geology! She was an expert on deep-sea button corals. Using the Smithsonian's collections, she discovered a new genus of button coral and named three new species in that genus. #BlackHistoryMonth

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February 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Dr. Tiara Moore, founder of Black in Marine Science (BIMS), is a marine scientist, equity champion, and STEM role model. Her research explores nutrient pollution and biodiversity, while BIMS empowers Black marine scientists globally. #diversity #WomenInSTEM #BlackHistoryMonth

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February 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Meet Dr. Treda Grayson, Environmental Protection Specialist in the Office of Water Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds at US EPA Headquarters. #environmentalscience #waterquality #coastalrestoration #BlackHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM

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February 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Dr. Robert Kent Trench was a leading expert on coral symbiosis. His groundbreaking research revealed the complex relationship between corals & algae. He earned the Miescher-Ishida Prize for his contributions to biology! #BlackHistory #MarineBiology #CoralReefs

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February 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Dr. De'Marcus Robinson, oceanographer & policy expert, tackles marine science, conservation, and environmental justice. His research spans ocean deoxygenation, fisheries management, and policy work at the White House. #BlackHistoryMonth

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February 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Marine Science Mentor Training! Apply to attend in-person marine science mentor training for CSU and UC mentors, all expenses covered, in San Diego, CA on May 29 & 30 2025.

Go to bit.ly/Mentor_Training_1 to apply by 3/12/25!

#marinebiology #marinescience #researchmentor #mentortraining #csu #uc
February 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Dr. Camille Gaynus is a woman with many titles: Cofounder of a WOC space, Chief Science Officer at BIMS, and Principal Investigator on the BIMS' Tidal Wave Program. Read more about her journey into marine science and her amazing work here: seagaynus.com/about-me/

#blackhistorymonth #womeninSTEM
February 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Dr. Ashanti Johnson is one of the first US Black female chemical oceanographers. She is known for her research on the transport of pollutants in coastal environments. She also advocates for diversity in STEM! #blackhistorymonth #womeninSTEM
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February 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Meet Dr. Jeanette Davis, also known as Dr. Ocean, is a marine microbiologist, author of "Science is Everywhere," & diversity advocate. She was featured in Science for helping discover cancer-fighting marine bacterium! #BlackHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM

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February 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Dr. Lekelia Jenkins (Kiki) is an award-winning marine sustainability scientist, science dance choreographer, and professor. Her work has led to more sustainable fisheries practices and ocean uses. #blackhistorymonth

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February 7, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Do you know Ernest Everett Just? He was the first Black person to study and work at the Marine Biological Laboratory. He became a pioneer in the marine and biological sciences through his work looking at the cell cleavage of marine eggs.

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February 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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COAST Executive Director, Krista Kamer, is joining this afternoon’s CCST Science Week panel, Bridging the Gap Between Scientific Research and California Policy! Don’t miss this insightful discussion—register now to tune in!

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February 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Marine Science Mentor Training for CSU & UC Mentors! Apply to attend in-person marine science mentor training, all expenses covered, in San Diego, CA on May 29 & 30 2025.

Go to bit.ly/Mentor_Training_1 to apply by 3/12/25!

#marinebiology #marinescience #researchmentor #mentortraining #csu #uc
January 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM