San Diego, California: This month, Ocean Discovery hosted their 2nd annual SPLASH! fundraiser supporting tuition-free science for students in City Heights. The event shifted from their traditional black-tie fundraisers of the past, creating a more equitable philanthropic fundraising model. They lowered event costs and decreased the price of admission, all to ensure that more […]
Meet an Ocean Leader, Osciris
Meet Osciris, a graduating senior who has been part of Ocean Discovery Programs since 6th grade. Engaging in hands-on activities and field trips since middle school, Ocean Discovery ignited Osciris’ love for animals. Becoming an Ocean Leader in 9th grade opened up more intensive programs and college exposure, marking the next exciting chapter in […]
Empowering Tomorrow’s Science Leaders:
Empowering Tomorrow’s Science Leaders: Ocean Discovery Institute is Hosting their 2nd Annual SPLASH! fundraiser San Diego, California: Ocean Discovery is hosting their 2nd annual SPLASH! –annual fundraiser supporting tuition-free science for students in City Heights on May 18th. The event is a move from traditional black-tie fundraisers of the past to innovate through a […]
The Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program invites Ocean Discovery Institute to its annual Celebration in Alaska!
Our Program Manager, Carolina Barraza, and College & Career Specialist, Christina Contreras, from the Ocean Leaders Program, traveled to Anchorage, Alaska, to visit our partner, the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP). We were invited to attend ANSEP’s annual celebration event, where 1,500 students, family members, staff, and partners gather to honor student […]
OCEAN DISCOVERY INSTITUTE RECEIVES COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM DISTRICT 9
Council President Sean Elo-Rivera awarded Ocean Discovery Institute the prestigious “Community Partner of the Year Award” during the 2024 State of the District. This recognition is a testament to Ocean Discovery’s dedication and impact on our community. As we celebrate our 25th year anniversary, we anticipate countless more years dedicated to our mission of […]
OCEAN DISCOVERY INSTITUTE STARTS THE YEAR WITH A PUBLICATION IN A PRESTIGIOUS SCIENCE JOURNAL
In collaboration with our partners at the University of San Diego, our Programs Manager, Joel Barkan, led the initiative of publishing this article titled “Ocean Discovery Institute’s Model for Empowering Underrepresented Students in STEM: Community-Based, Continuous Belief.” This publication is a backstage pass to our unique model, demonstrating how science can transform young […]
OCEAN DISCOVERY INSTITUTE HOSTS THE HEAD OF THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DR. RICHARD SPINRAD
Since 2005, Ocean Discovery Institute has held a strong educational partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which has been fundamental in providing our students with once-in-a-lifetime science opportunities. From offering our students hands-on experience in scientific research addressing real-life global issues to hosting scientists of diverse backgrounds at our Living Lab […]
Bank of America Names Ocean Discovery Institute 2021 Neighborhood Builder
San Diego – Programs that help address local issues around social and economic equality and education in underserved urban communities will be able to scale, helping even more people through multi-year grants from Bank of America. The Urban League of San Diego and Ocean Discovery Institute have been named as the 2021 Bank of […]
Ocean Discovery Institute’s Living Lab Reaches LEED Platinum Certification
MAY 11, 2021 The community of City Heights just earned global recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council. Ocean Discovery Institute’s Living Lab, in the heart of the City Heights community, was just certified as a Platinum LEED building, the highest sustainability ranking, by the U.S. Green Building Council. Click here for more information in […]
