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Opportunities for Young Scientists in the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program

The Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) presents unique opportunities for young scientists by emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary research and international collaboration. Expedition 301, which focused on the hydrogeology of the Juan de Fuca Ridge, showcased the successful integration of various scientific disciplines, including petrology, geochemistry, and microbiology. Participants benefitted from hands-on experience, developed essential skills for future research proposals, and fostered ongoing collaborations across six countries. This program encourages young researchers to embrace diverse perspectives and strengthen their professional networks.

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Opportunities for Young Scientists in the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program

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  1. DRILLING FOR SUCCESS The Integrated Ocean Drilling Program as an Opportunity for Young Scientists Mark Nielsen, Clare Reimers, Holly Given

  2. IODP and the Interdisciplinary Graduate Student • Reinforces value of interdisciplinary research • Develops international collaborations • Encourages “Big Picture” thinking • Proposal preparation

  3. Expedition 301, Hydrogeology of the Juan de Fuca Ridge • Formation-scale hydrogeology • Petrology, stratigraphy, geochemistry and microbiology • Basement coring and sediment coring • CORKs • 24-member shipboard science party

  4. Reinforcement of Interdisciplinary Research Challenge: Interdisciplinary research at the student level feels like it dilutes one’s expertise

  5. Reinforcement of Interdisciplinary Research • Defined responsibilities + personal sample requests • On Exp. 301 being interdisciplinary paid dividends • Worked with physical properties group, CORK scientists and microbiologists • There’s a first time for everything

  6. International Collaborations • Six countries: U.S., Japan, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden • Lab groups and living quarters are integrated • Scientists at all career levels • Equality of sample requests • Collaborations continue after the cruise • e.g. Isotopic analysis of acetate samples from incubation experiments

  7. The Scientific Community • DSDP/ODP/IODP produce widely used data sets • Samples are extremely valuable • Student involvement in post-cruise meetings and report writing

  8. Post-cruise proposals • USSP encourages post-cruise proposal • Process • Design research program • Develop budget • Deal with reviews • Low-risk, high reward

  9. Summary • An IODP expedition pays dividends to the “interdisciplinarian” • Opportunity to develop strong international relationships • Develop some PI-type skills early in your career

  10. Acknowledgements • Expedition 301 Scientific Party • Bill Crawford and Jonathan Rice • Martin Fisk • NSF IGERT Program

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