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MSPHDS Experience as Observers in the SSEP Meeting

MSPHDS Experience as Observers in the SSEP Meeting. Tongji University Shanghai, China May 16-19, 2005. MSPHDS Program. M inorities S triving and P ursuing H igher D egrees of S uccess (MSPHDS) in Earth System Science Program Phase I – AGU Fall Meeting

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MSPHDS Experience as Observers in the SSEP Meeting

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  1. MSPHDS Experience as Observers in the SSEP Meeting Tongji University Shanghai, China May 16-19, 2005

  2. MSPHDS Program • Minorities Striving and Pursuing Higher Degrees of Success (MSPHDS) in Earth System Science Program • Phase I – AGU Fall Meeting • Phase II – Partner Organization Meetings • Phase III – US National Academy of Sciences • http://www.msphds.usf.edu/

  3. Background • Aisha Johnson – University of Houston undergraduate student in Chemistry • Raymon Sherrell – University of South Carolina undergraduate student in Marine Science • José Tirado – Metropolitan University of Puerto Rico undergraduate student in Environmental Science • Leonard Pace – Virginia Institute of Marine Science graduate student in Fishery Science • Ismael Nieves – University of Connecticut graduate student in Environmental Engineering

  4. Schedule • Friday – Arrive in Shanghai • Saturday – Orientation and visit to Pudong (aquarium and museum) • Sunday – Suzhou field excursion planned by the Chinese hosts • Monday – Joint and breakout session • Tuesday – Breakout session and Pearl Tower • Wednesday – General session and banquet • Thursday – General session • Friday – Departure

  5. Orientation • General overview of selected proposals • Confidentiality • Conflict of interest • IODP structure

  6. Expectations • Better understanding of the review process • Current research topics • IODP purpose and goals • Meet with scientists

  7. Experiences • “Behind the scenes” look • Networking • Better understanding of IODP • Role of SSEP members

  8. Our Perspective • Importance of collaborations • Integrity of the review process • Regard for differences in opinions • Uniqueness of nurturing process • Good science and effective writing

  9. Developmental Benefits • Broaden horizons • What not to do in a proposal • How to objectively evaluate proposal • Exposure to different cultures

  10. Mentoring • Personal interactions • Increased access to the panel • One on one discussion • Networking with SSEP members

  11. Acknowledgements • MSPHDS Program • JOI • IODP-MI • Tongji University and the Chinese Hosts • Mentors and panel scientists

  12. Thank You for a Wonderful Experience!

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