Scientist-in-Residence Portal

1. To complete at home – using documents mailed by Ocean Discovery:
   • LiveScan Fingerprint Background Check.
   • TB Risk Assessment.
     • Note that your doctor/medical provider can sign this form without requiring a TB test if they determine that you do not meet the risk criteria.

Complete by: 3 months prior to your arrival date

2. Upload the following documents:
   • An article about you, written for a public audience, that describes your work and/or your diversity & outreach efforts.
     • Ocean Discovery will distribute this article to our community of staff, Board of Directors, supporters, partners, and families before your arrival so they can get to know you in advance. View an example from a previous Scientist-in-Residence.
   • A brief biography (~2-3 paragraphs) that includes the following:
     • Your current employer and job title
     • A brief description of your work
     • Your college and major for undergraduate and/or graduate studies
     • A brief summary of your experiences and passions as they relate to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM
     • A brief description of something from your childhood & upbringing that helped shape who you are today
     • Any personal fun facts about you or hobbies you enjoy
   • A photo of yourself that we can share to promote your visit 

Complete by: 2 months prior to your arrival date

3. Review the Scientist In Residence Handbook (PDF) – learn more about:
   • What to pack to bring with you! We provide a detailed packing list.
   • The goals and expectations for this position.
   • Amenities that are included in your living quarters in our residence.
   • Suggestions of local restaurants, grocery stores, and sites to visit.

Complete by: 1 month prior to your arrival date

4. Review the following resources about Ocean Discovery Institute & your role:
   • Ocean Discovery Institute Case Video: learn more about our mission and vision.

• • • Ocean Discovery Annual Report (PDF): check out our most recent accomplishments.
    • Ocean Discovery Institute Education Foundation(PDF): learn more about our strategies for designing our programs.
    • Mentor Training Video: review mentorship best practices with our community in this custom video created in partnership with the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research at the University of Wisconsin.

Complete by: Any time prior to your arrival date

5. Prepare for three types of presentations:

A) Science Leader-Student Connection. This is a session with students that you will participate in multiple times during your residency. An ODI staff will ask a series of questions so that students can learn more about you, followed by questions from students. You may choose to bring small props with you that will help explain your work, although it is not required. Nalleli Arriaga, Volunteer Coordinator, will send all preparation materials for this session separately. 

B) Presentation to ODI staff. Staff & Fellows will be invited to attend an informal lecture from you (typically 15-25 staff will attend). This presentation should be approx. 30-40 minutes (40 min max), with time after for Q&A after (1 hour total). Powerpoint is encouraged. Good content would include:
i. 10 minutes: background of your educational & career pathway plus anything that shaped you as a child.
ii. 10 minutes: a description of your current research (audience includes people with & without science backgrounds).
iii. 10 minutes: some of your focuses & interests relating to mentorship and promoting diversity in STEM.

C) Talk with supporters. During your stay, we will arrange a dinner in your honor with a small group of supporters, which may include donors, Board members, Advisory Council members, program alumni, and partners. At the beginning of dinner, you will have an opportunity to speak informally for 5-10 minutes to guests about yourself. The general content can be the same as the presentation to staff (described above), but with no slides and in a more casual setting.

Complete By: Any time prior to your arrival date