RIEP projects supported in FY06
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Scientific research and expeditions, all involving teachers and students ($405K) 1. Drs. C. Kincaid, R. Pockalny, and M. Wimbush, ìClosing the gap: determining boundary conditions for Narragansett Bay/RI Sound Hydrodynamic Models.î 8 days of ship time (two four-day cruises Sept. 12-15 and December 12-15). Heavy emphasis on undergraduate education. A Westerly, RI eighth-grade schoolteacher, John Hall, accompanied the scientific party during the December 2005 expedition. An article about his experience was published as a front-page story in the January 17th issue of The Westerly Sun. Chris Kincaid provided a brief oral report to the RI Endeavor Advisory Committee at their 11/17/05 meeting. 2. Dr. J. Sullivan ìBlue water optical studies in support of RI private industry, URI academics, RI public schools and the U.S. Navy.î 5 days of ship time (October 16-20). Cruise involves participation of industry representatives (Wet Labs, SubChem), a commercial lobsterman, undergraduate and graduate students, and scientists supported by the Office of Naval Research and the NSF. Jim Sullivan provided a brief oral report to the committee at ENDACís 11/17/05 meeting. In addition, he submitted a positive UNOLS Post-Cruise Assessment Report for his expedition that is available upon request from the Marine Office. 3. Drs. T. Rossby, C. Recksiek, and G. Potty ìAcoustic propagation studies for future fish tracking around Georges Bank.î 6 days of ship time. Novel use of new technology (fish tags, involving acoustic navigation) to track movement of yellowtail flounder and other species of great regional economic and conservation significance. On September 27, 2005, Tom Rossby distributed a 15-page cruise report regarding the outcome of his expedition. This report is available from John Farrell or Tom Rossby upon request. 4. Drs. Bob Ballard and Rainer Lohmann ìAn East-West Atlantic Transect of Black Carbon and POPsî and transit to the Mediterranean for marine archaeological and geological investigations. 12 days of ship time. During two 20-day transects across the Atlantic Ocean, Lohman will measure the amount of ìpersistent organic pollutantsî (POP) in air and water samples, and will study the oceanic processes that determine the POP concentration and distribution. b. Other costs ($76K) For research, not directly affiliated with vessel charter and scientific technician expenses include research supplies, materials, labor, equipment insurance, travel, undergraduate support, etc. c. Education support on expeditions and affiliated outreach ($19K) Ms. Sara Hickox and Ms. Maryann Scholl, ìEndeavor Teacher-At-Sea Program.î Support has been provided to enable teachers to participate in the above-mentioned cruises. This activity addresses the education mission. RI teachers participate on expeditions and bring this experience back to the classrooms, enriching the learning experience. Thus far in the RI Endeavor Program (i.e., FY05 and FY06), a total of 9 RI school teachers have been supported to sail on the Endeavor as participants in the scientific parties. The teachers have participated in the experiential learning activities and have taken what they have learned back to the classroom. The teachers are:
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