Imagine Magazine - Johns Hopkins - January/February 2015 - (Page 8)

Land &Sea Marine Science at CTY by Violeta Keifer M aybe it's because I live in the desert that I've always enjoyed being near water. My interest turned academic when, in tenth grade, I chose to focus on water quality over the school year for a Science Olympiad event. Studying independently on the computer, I learned a tremendous amount about everything from water chemistry to coral reef health indicator species, but I didn't feel a connection to what I was learning. I wanted to experience what I was learning firsthand and understand how these topics could affect me in real life. When I read the course description for CTY's Whales and Estuary Systems, I knew I'd have the chance to do just that. We would conduct science both in land-based labs and aboard the Lady Maryland as we sailed from the Chesapeake Bay to Stellwagen Bank in Massachusetts. I knew this course was perfect for me and would expand my knowledge of estuaries, the oceans, and whales-which I hoped I would get to see on a whale-watching trip. About the Water, on the Water After traveling nonstop from Phoenix to Baltimore, I was exhausted but excited-and became even more excited when I met my 8 imagine classmates at Notre Dame of Maryland University. But we weren't there long. The next day, right after breakfast, our group of nine students headed to Baltimore's Inner Harbor and got our first look at the Lady Maryland, a 104-foot schooner that would be our home for the next nine days. Once on the ship, we met the professional crew, which included the captain, our amazing cook, first mate, second mate, and our two education coordinators, Cassie and Erin. From the first moment, the students were an integral part of the maintenance of the ship; our work was not only expected but appreciated as much as that done by the professional crew. Jan/Feb 2015

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Imagine Magazine - Johns Hopkins - January/February 2015

Big Picture
In My Own Words
Land & Sea
Going Full Circle with Ocean Conservation
At Home in the Water
Diving into Marine Science
Ocean Views
Becoming a Steward of the Seas
Engineering for Ocean Health
Selected Opportunities and Resources
The Wonderful World of MOOCs
Super
Off the Shelf
Word Wise
Exploring Career Options
One Step Ahead
Planning Ahead for College
Students Review: UC San Diego
Creative Minds Imagine
Mark Your Calendar
Knossos Games

Imagine Magazine - Johns Hopkins - January/February 2015