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MIT SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM

Marine Research, Education, and Outreach

MIT Sea Grant

NOAA National Sea Grant Program: network of 32 programs working to promote conservation and sustainable development of our marine resources through research, education and outreach. MIT Sea Grant

• sponsored research
• Design Lab for naval architecture and systems
• AUV Laboratory
• Marine Advisory Services Group

MIT SEA GRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM

Ocean STEM Education and Outreach

Education Goals

Our Goal - teach students to be environmentally conscious, creative

problem-solvers

Objectives

• Encouraging Ocean STEM Literacy: We use examples and content

from Ocean Sciences Technology Engineering and Math as the focal point for many of our programs.

• Skill Building for Students: We give students hands-on experience

and leadership training through ocean engineering and marine science

• fieldwork. These programs provide the kind of experiences that students

will recall and think about for years after the program ends.

• Training Teachers: We train teachers to conduct open-ended, learner-

based projects that require students to collaborate, brainstorm, and design solutions to challenging problems.

Ocean STEM Literacy

Ocean literacy is defined as an understanding of the ocean’s influence on

you and your influence on the ocean. An ocean-literate person:

• understands the “essential principles” and fundamental concepts
• can communicate about the ocean in a meaningful way
• is able to make informed and responsible decisions regarding the
• cean and its resources.

Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) literacy relates to a persons ability to apply technology, engineering, math and science in

• rder to solve complex problems

Implementation

• Program Content
• Engineering Education
• Ocean Science Education
• Audience
• General Public
• Students
• Teachers / Informal Educators
• Approach
• In-Depth Student Programming
• Teacher Training and Hands on Projects
• Outreach Events, Presentations, and Resources

Engineering Education

Programming goals and emphasis for students

• Open ended problem solving
• Exposure
• Excitement
• Skill building
• Career paths

MIT Sea Grant - NMEA National Conference 2012

Presentations Interactive ROV Display Classroom Presentations Professional Presentations Sea Perch ROV Ocean Life Game ROV Design Build Hands-On Projects Water Quality Teacher Training Sea Perch Water Quality ROV Design Build Events and Student Programs E2@MIT Blue Lobster Bowl MITES ROV Design Conference Undergraduate Internships

Education Programs

Ocean Science Quiz Game

SEA PERCH ROV

Sea Perch

What: Inexpensive underwater vehicle built and operated by students Purpose: A tool to introduce hands-on skill based learning and STEM focus in the classroom

Sea Perch ROV: what is it?

Remote operated vehicle (ROV): tethered underwater vehicle Student Project: hands-on project built by students Teaching tool: provides context for classroom knowledge and builds STEM skills

MIT Sea Grant - NMEA National Conference 2012

Three Unit Build

Frame Thruster Control Box

MIT Sea Grant - NMEA National Conference 2012

Sea Perch ROV: History

“Build Your Own Underwater Robot and Other Wet Projects”: book by Harry Bohm and Vickie Jensen MIT “Discover Ocean Engineering”: Pre-orientation Program Dr. Thomas Consi MIT Sea Grant Adaptation: with support from ONR simplified build and developed comprehensive manual aimed at k-12 education Teacher workshops: 2-3 day train the teacher workshops In-depth Student Programing resedential summer programs for high school students

MIT Sea Grant - NMEA National Conference 2012

OUTREACH

Sea Perch Interactive Exhibit

What: 4 interactive sea perch display podiums Purpose: A tool to allow large volumes of people drive Sea Perch at outreach events

Family Science Days Video

Sea Perch Outreach

Partners:

Museum of Science, MIT Museum, NSTA, Maker Faire, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, New England Aquarium, MIT Museum, NMEA, etc.

Showcase Sea Perch (2012-2013):

• Family Science Days (Hynes Convention Center- 5,500)
• Nautical Night (MIT Museum - 300)
• World Ocean Day (New England Aquarium - 3000 )
• Boy Scouts SOAR Event (5000)
• Know the Coast (University of New Hampshire – 200)

FOR EDUCATORS

Sea Perch Trainings and Activities

Train Teachers and Educators: Over 300 teachers in 22 U.S. states as well as overseas Transfer Model to other Facilitators: SNAME, AUVSI, GMHC, PNSY, Hawaii Sea Grant, Pennsylvania Sea Grant, etc.

Upcoming Sea Perch Trainings

• Partner: Museum Institute for Teaching Science
• Upcoming Trainings
• September (29th & 30th) @ MIT
• November (13th and 14th) @ South Shore Natural Science Center

Sea Perch Implementation

• (SPI Video)

BEYOND SEA PERCH

Beyond Sea Perch ROV

What: students move beyond Sea Perch to design their

• wn vehicles to complete specific scientific missions

Purpose: Teach engineering design and introduce students to open ended problem solving

Beyond Sea Perch Summer Programing

What: residential summer experiences which immerse H.S. students in marine science and engineering Purpose: encourage students to consider and develop skills for careers in marine science and engineering Programs: MITES, E2, and OEX

OEX Video

OCEAN SCIENCE PROGRAMING

Blue Lobster Bowl

What: One of the 25 regional Ocean Science Quiz

Bowl Competitions.

Purpose: engage students in ocean science and

technology

(Blue Lobster Bowl Video)

Ocean Science Quiz

What: One of the 25 regional Ocean Science Quiz

Bowl Competitions.

Purpose: engage students in ocean science and

technology

Water Quality Monitoring

What: Kit and teacher training program Purpose: Encourage water quality monitoring field

work in the classroom

AUV LAB

SUBMERSIBLES

MITES 2014 Underwater Robotics - MIT Sea Grant

Submersibles

Submersible: a device designed for underwater work or exploration Significance:

• Oceanography
• Underwater archaeology
• Ocean exploration
• Equipment Maintenance / Recovery
• Recreational / Hobby

MITES 2014 Underwater Robotics - MIT Sea Grant

Submersibles

Submersible: a device designed for underwater work or exploration Types:

• Manned
• Unmanned
• ROV: Remotely Operated Vehicle
• AUV: Autonomous Underwater

Vehicle

• Gliders

MITES 2014 Underwater Robotics - MIT Sea Grant

Submersibles

Submersible: a device designed for underwater work or exploration Key Components:

• Frame
• Payload
• Propulsion System
• Energy Source
• Control

MITES 2014 Underwater Robotics - MIT Sea Grant

ROV: Remotely Operated Vehicle

• Characteristics
• Tethered
• Unmanned (controlled by a “pilot”)
• Range of depths and uses
• Range in size

MITES 2014 Underwater Robotics - MIT Sea Grant

ROV: Remotely Operated Vehicle

History: Navy funded initial development in the 1960s Major Use: Offshore oil and gas industry (video)

• used extensively both in the initial

construction of a sub-sea development and the subsequent repair, maintenance, and monitoring.

Other Uses

• used to locate many historic shipwrecks
• science, military, salvage, and education

MITES 2014 Underwater Robotics - MIT Sea Grant

AUV: Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

• Characteristics
• untethered
• Programed (no “pilot”)
• Uses (video)
• Coastal monitoring
• Ship hull inspection
• Offshore Survey
• Search and Salvage
• Archaeology and Exploration
• Oceanography
• Mine Countermeasures
• Unexploded Ordnance
• Environmental Protection and Monitoring

MITES 2014 Underwater Robotics - MIT Sea Grant

REEF EXPLORER (REX)

Buoy

Reef Explorer II

Wireless Link

Remote Land PC

Vertical Tether 60 Mile Line of Sight Cable REX II Highlights Video

ODYSSEY IV AUV

Odyssey IV

Inspection of substructure

Odyssey Pipe Following Video