An opportunity for 7-14 grade science teachers to gain hands-on experience in oceanographic research aboard the University of Washington's Research Vessel Thompson. The summer 1996 cruise explored the submarine volcano systems in the Northeast Pacific using the Canadian robotic submersible ROPOS.

Post-Cruise Program (September 1996 - June 1997)

• Nov 1-2, 1996 -- Washington Science Teacher's Association Conference
  
• Nov 9, 1996 -- Teachers Workshop
  
• Dec 15-19, 1996 -- American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting
  
• Feb 13-18, 1997 -- American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting
  
• Apr 1-4, 1997 -- The Oceanographic Society, Seattle Meeting
  
• Apr 18-19, 1997 -- Teachers Workshop
  
• News Coverage
  
• Publications
  

1996 Cruise (August 11-27)

• Synopsis from sea
• Electronic log book
  
• Educational activities
  
• Scientific results and methods
  

Logistics

• Participants (Image intensive!)
  
• Research Vessel Thompson
  
• ROPOS
  
• Calendar and schedules
  
• Educational plan and syllabus
  

Scientific Background

• Virtual fieldtrip to the study site
  
• Introduction to hydrothermal vents
  

Motivation

• Program overview
  
• Invitation to participate (including application instructions)
  
• Official program announcement
  

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