MSC Outreach Programs
We strive to share the innovative research and unique environments of the Marine Science Center directly with students and communities by welcoming visitors for special events, tours, and programs, and sharing research news and free Educator Resources on coastal science.
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Visits to the MSC
Guided visits to our site introduce students to coastal ecology, marine life, and how scientists conduct field study in this pristine coastal setting.
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Coastal Ocean Science Academy
The Coastal Ocean Science Academy is a marine science summer day program that aims to introduce and connect young people to local marine and coastal habitats and the factors that shape them.
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Educator Resources
Access online resources for augmenting on-site field trips or for use asynchronously in virtual classrooms.
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Boston Harbor Ecosystem Network
The Boston Harbor Ecosystem Network brings together individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting, restoring, and promoting public education about estuarine resources in the Metro Boston region of the MassBays National Estuary Partnership.
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High School Marine Science Symposium
Join hundreds of high schoolers and their teachers to explore marine science in interactive talks and workshops led by experts and scientists in the field.
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MSC in your classroom
Our MSC Outreach Program staff are available to deliver in-class programs in Nahant, Lynn, Revere, Swampscott, and Marblehead.
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School Partnerships
In collaboration with other organizations, the MSC works with regional school districts to implement marine activities at a variety of grade levels.
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Visiting Researchers and University Groups
The MSC is happy to share our grounds with visiting college-level groups and visiting researchers.
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BEACHES
The BEACHES Program brings aspiring scientists from all over the country to Northeastern’s Nahant campus to hear from graduate students and researchers and to help navigate their paths to graduate school and to science.
Educator Resource Portal
Access online resources for augmenting on-site field trips or for use asynchronously in virtual classrooms.
MSC Outreach in the News
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Students dissect oysters and squid, learn about coastal ecology during the annual high school symposium at Northeastern
Students from a dozen area schools measured oysters, dissected squid and learned why plastic is called “ocean smog” during the annual High School Marine Science Symposium at Curry Student Center on Northeastern’s Boston campus. The 250 students got a chance to talk with fledgling and experienced scientists during the event, which was sponsored by Northeastern… -
BEACHES program participants meet at Northeastern’s Nahant campus to navigate their paths to graduate school and to science
The BEACHES program, hosted by Northeastern’s Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences, brought an incredible cohort of student researchers to the Nahant Campus last week for an immersive discussion about what their next steps will be. BEACHES (Bridging Each Applicant’s Chances for Higher Ed Success) has been held for several years at Northeastern; after a COVID pause, the program resumed last June with a cohort of 9 students; this year, it grew to 13, with dozens more in the competitive applicant pool. BEACHES is an all-expense paid 3-day boot camp with the goal of demystifying the graduate school application process; the program is supported by the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences; continued funding for the program was secured from NSF (DEB 2203322) last year by Drs. Jen Bowen and Randall Hughes and through a COS faculty excellence award in EDIJ awarded to Bowen.
Questions?
Our MSC Outreach Program team is happy to provide more information on any of our programs.