More about COSEE CA partnering institutions:

Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) is one of the world’s premiere oceanographic research institutions in the world. SIO scientists conduct research in all parts of the world in the earth and atmospheric sciences as well as the complete range of oceanographic disciplines. The Birch Aquarium at Scripps (BAS), charged with public outreach for SIO, works with school and public programs closely tied to the research conducted at SIO. Scientists and educators from SIO and BAS will be involved in all four of COSEE CA's initiatives, but will lead Initiative One and take a primary role in Initiative Four.

Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS) is a national leader in the development and support of science and mathematics curriculum for grades preK-12. GEMS, FOSS, MARE, Family Math, EQUALS, SEPUP, and OBIS are only several of the many LHS projects that test new, cutting edge instructional materials and provide one in five children in the U.S with science and math instructional tools. Marine Activities Resources and Education (MARE) is a K-8 ocean science curriculum and professional development project, designed to meet the needs of English language learners and other underrepresented students. Over 500 schools have implemented the MARE program across the U.S., in Mexico and Finland. MARE will serve as our informal education partner, will lead Initiatives Two and Four, and will operate the Center Office.

Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center is a national partnership of educational institutions working to improve marine technical education in the U.S. and to meet the workplace needs of America’s marine-related workforce and employers. Headquartered at the Monterey Peninsula College, the MATE Center has developed occupational guidelines, curriculum modules, internship programs, and competencies to support marine technical career opportunities. MATE is our formal education partner, and will lead Initiative Three.

California Sea Grant (CA SG) College Program funds research in coastal ocean studies, aquaculture, fisheries, new marine products, ocean engineering, marine affairs, marine ecology, and marine technology. The largest of the 30 Sea Grant programs nationally, it is administered by the University of California and is based at SIO. CA Sea Grant requires no funding through COSEE, but will be deeply involved with Initiative One, and provide support to all four initiatives.