MSCI 688 - Marine Policy & Management Seminar

Spring Credits: (1) Schaffner

Students will explore marine science-policy-management interfaces in a weekly seminar-style course and through field trips to Washington, D.C. (federal-level) and the Virginia state capitol in Richmond, (state-level). Through discussions with scientists and other professionals, students will learn how scientists are involved in policy development and management decisions. They will have an opportunity to increase awareness of the critical professional skills and competencies scientists need for careers at translational marine science-policy-management interfaces and have opportunities to practice professional networking skills. Grading is pass/fail.