MARCH 2, 2020 For the last interview of our series about inclusion in citizen science, we wanted to know more about what’s happening outside of our continent. We traveled (virtually of course) to the West Coast of the USA to have a chat with Shara Fisler, founder of the Ocean Discovery Institute, an organisation […]
How diversity in science can benefit communities
By MARLEM RIVERA FEB. 28, 2019 The San Diego Union-Tribune I am a scientist at Illumina, and I get to do amazing things. Last year, I was on a team that produced the first Atlantic bottlenose dolphin DNA sequence, findings that could support conservation. I love my work, but getting here wasn’t easy, and I […]
New Lab Unlocks Opportunities For Future Scientists, A NOAA Blogpost
October 04, 2018 For many students from high-poverty communities, becoming a scientist can seem like an impossible dream. The opening of a science education lab brings new opportunities for underserved youth in one San Diego community and forges a path for other communities to follow. Feature Story | West Coast
Bottlenose Dolphin Genome Made Available to Researchers With Help Of Ocean Leader Graduate
An advanced assembly of the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) has been completed with the help of our very own Ocean Leader graduate, Marlem Rivera. This genome assembly, is being published to catalyze research on comparative genomics, provide structure for cataloging biodiversity, and ultimately support decisions around species conservation and management. This is a perfect example […]
Future of Learning e-Newsletter & Ocean Discovery
We are thrilled to share the Ocean Discovery Institute was highlighted in The Hechinger Report’s weekly Future of Learning e-newsletter this week. Take a look at the e-newletter.
FOX5 Kids get outdoors with Ocean Discovery Institute
Our programs get our students outdoors to conduct hands on science. Because of this, our partners at the Port of San Diego featured our School Initiative program on the longest day of the year. Watch the full video segment by clicking here.
San Diego Business Journal Features The Living Lab
Ocean Discovery’s Executive Director, Shara Fisler, J W Sefton Foundation’s Executive Director, Debbie Williams, and student graduate, Jorge Rivera, now with KP Environmental, were just featured in the San Diego Business Journal. Check out this great read, “Project Helps Grow Vision for Ocean Discovery Institute’s Outreach” by Emmet Pierce showcasing the Living Lab. To read the […]
SD Voyager Highlights the Best of San Diego
SD Voyager highlights the most inspiring stories in a creative and neat way. Through peer to peer nominations, you can read the stories of talented people that call San Diego home. Check out “Meet Shara Fisler of Ocean Discovery Institute” by clicking here.
NOAA Scientist is Temporarily Calling City Heights Home
Ocean Discovery Institute welcome the first ever scientist in residence, Jasmin Johns, to the Living Lab. KPBS News interviews Jasmin to learn more about her work mentoring students in City Heights and creating curriculum that will teach thousands of students about climate science. Read this fantastic interview by clicking here.
Southwest Airlines Commits to Strengthen Communities
Southwest Airlines, the official airline of Ocean Discovery Institute, is committed to strengthening the communities that they serve. This includes bringing awareness of our mission and cause to a larger audience. In partnership with Southwest Airlines and Giving Back Magazine, a source for philanthropic news around the county, Ocean Discovery Institute was given a spotlight […]
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