Hall-Bonner Program for Minority Doctoral Scholars in Ocean Sciences

In partnership with Hampton University and The School of Marine Science at the Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences (VIMS), the Hall-Bonner Program for Minority Doctoral Scholars in the Ocean Sciences is part of ODU's graduate offerings in Ocean, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences. The overall program seeks to increase the diversity of students earning doctoral degrees in the ocean sciences.

In addition to support provided by the Department in the form of graduate research and teaching assistantships, Hall-Bonner Scholars receive additional funding (salary and tuition) for the summer prior to matriculation to facilitate their transition to graduate school and to begin exploring research opportunities. Thereafter, H-B Scholars participate in enrichment and career-building activities that include special seminars, teaching, community outreach, academic employment preparation, and attendance at scientific society meetings. These activities are designed to help H-B Scholars become successful ocean scientists. Funds for research-related travel such as for field work and research supplies are also available to H-B Scholars.

For more information on the Hall-Bonner Program, including application (students apply for regular enrollment in the Ocean and Earth Sciences Graduate Program at ODU; Hall-Bonner is only a funding source for attending ODU): http://www.hamptonu.edu/science/marine/hallbonner.htm

To learn more about the Hall-Bonner Program in the Department of Ocean, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences at ODU , contact: Dr. Gregory Cutter, ODU Hall-Bonner Director, gcutter@odu.edu

Marine Policy Workshop Sponsored  by the Hall-Bonner Program, March 2010