Ocean Currents 8/5/2024: Early Olympics Edition
Summer Olympics Kayak Sprint Schedule
We would have loved to host a watch party to see our very own Aaron Small race, but the live feed will be very early in the morning Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Aaron’s first race of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Men’s Kayak Double 500m Heats, will begin on Tuesday, August 6 at 2:30am PST. He will race again in the Men’s Kayak Single 1000m Heats on Wednesday, August 7 at 1:40am PST. The Men’s Kayak Double 500m Final A will take place on Friday, August 9 at 4:20am PST. The Men’s Kayak Single 1000m Final A will take place on Saturday, August 10 at 4:10am PST.
Announcing Graduate Application Mentorship Program (GAMP) 
Applying to a graduate program is a huge amount of work and can be challenging to navigate. The School of Oceanography acknowledges that these obstacles frequently make it more difficult for underrepresented students and/or students without resources and guidance to succeed at the application process. Both the students and the administration at the School of Oceanography are committed to increasing the diversity and representation of students at our school. The Graduate Application Mentorship Program (GAMP) was created to connect prospective students with current graduate students to help demystify the graduate application process and provide tips and guidance for submitting an application. Anyone looking to apply to the University of Washington School of Oceanography and current UW Oceanography undergraduates looking to apply here or elsewhere are encouraged to apply.
Oceanography Summer Adventures 
Curious about what some of our oceanographers are up to this summer? This week we are highlighting our undergraduate student, Arden Lichter, and postdoctoral scholar, Dr. Sophie Nuber, who are currently conducting research in Taiwan. Thank you to the Alyn and Alison Duxbury Endowed Student Support Fund which is contributing to Arden's senior thesis project. Here's a message from Arden:
My summer adventure has taken me to Taipei, Taiwan to derive nitrogen isotopes from coral. I have been learning, practicing, and supporting my amazing advisor, Dr. Nuber, as I work to get precise data for my undergraduate thesis, which involves a lengthy five day procedure. Throughout my last two weeks, I have had not only an awesome opportunity to work with a NoxBox, gas bench and mass spectrometer, but also have gotten to immerse myself in Taipei culture and cuisine. This experience has been filled with fun and I already can’t wait to come back to Taiwan.
Farewell to Michele Batzaya!
Those of you who have stepped into the main office have probably met Michele, one of our student assistants. Michele is moving on from the UW. She will move to Emory University in Atlanta. Her last day is August 15. We appreciate her cheerful demeanor and all the work she did to get us reimbursed! Best Wishes, Michele!
Ocean Summer Writing Group
Kendall Valentine will be hosting a writing workshop every week throughout summer! From Kendall:
"This summer I would like to set up a standing meeting time targeted for people to work on writing and research. Last summer we did this as an MG&G group - students, postdocs, and faculty - and I think we got a lot done! I've done several workshops like this featuring the Pomodoro method, and I find it can be very productive. My goal is to set up a recurring 2-hour weekly meeting where we sit and write together - I'd bring some snacks, and this provides a great time to get writing on any project you may have and the group will help hold you accountable."
When: Wednesdays 10am-12pm all summer!
Where: OTB 155
Apply for the 2024 Leo Cup
It's time to consider applying, either individually or as a group, for this year's Leo Cup, an annual UW competition for graduate and undergraduate students to follow their passions around the theme of ocean change and to create innovative solutions that address the growing issues of ocean plastics and pollution. Applicants are encouraged to speak to our past winners Georges Kanaan, Iris Kern or Morgan Palmer or to Michelle or Rick, about the application process. The prize is $40,000 toward your research. DEADLINE is September 15, 2024.
