Marine Biology
Three-Week Summer Science Program
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This program takes full advantage of our location on the coast in Boston. Wellesley is only a commuter rail ride away from ships departing for the Boston Harbor Islands. Students study high and low tides, venture into rivers and streams, and explore the various New England habitats. A trained marine biologist leads our program and creates a custom aquarium with discoveries from his SCUBA dives on campus in Wellesley, so bad weather conditions never hold the class back. Students engage in proprietary activities that other marine biology programs for high school students rarely include. This is the perfect option for students who have outgrown the typical summer camp but don’t want to spend the summer in a lab.
Steve Smith earned his Masters in Biology from Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center, in a certified SCUBA diver, and is currently a marine science educator with the Massachusetts Marine Educators. Steve designed this program with a science educator at a major marine science research center. Last year, students visited the famous New England Aquarium and Northeastern’s prestigious Marine Science Center in conjunction with their numerous trips to the shore.
This is a competitive admissions summer research program designed for teens.
Are you a rising 8th-10th grader, not able to take the full three week course? Check out this one week Marine Biology program, here!
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Applications are open for Summer 2023:
July 17-August 4 | Olin/Wellesley, MA
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Rising 6th to rising 9th? Check out: Young Marine Scientist or Under the Sea
Dr. Brit Garner
Dr. Brit Garner is a performer and scientist. Before earning her PhD, she studied natural history filmmaking and created science outreach and education films. In recent years, she has had two primary careers. As a science teacher, she’s taught at some of the most prestigious schools in Massachusetts, including The Dalton School and The Cambridge School of Weston. Over on YouTube, Dr. Garner hosts and participates in several online shows, including SciShow with Hank Green.
Field Work
Marine Biology students measure the impact of ocean temperature and ocean acidification on the growth of seaweed and marine animals while on the Boston Harbor Islands. They will venture out to survey the rocky shores of Georges Island, and document the invasive species fouling the dock pilings.
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In-Class Research
Field Trips
In the past, students have visited Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center in Nahant, MA where they have witnessed surgery on a marine animal at the New England Aquarium, visited the Boston Harbor Islands, and have identified different species of whales on a Whale Watch.
Students may have the opportunity to attend the Marine Science Center at Northeastern University’s College of Science to learn from top researchers in a beautifully maintained marine environment.
NOTE: COVID will impact field trips. We cannot guarantee any given field trip will run as in past years or at all.
Student Comments - Summer 2021
‘In Marine Biology, we learned a lot about marine animals and marine habitats. We went to aquariums and went on nature walks. Ms. Campbell was very nice to us. I liked everything that happened here and our teacher was very nice.‘
‘I enjoyed the multiple field trips we went on. They were very fun. I also liked the dissections. The dogfish one was my favorite. I liked hearing from professional marine biologists about their job experiences. I also enjoyed hanging out with my classmates.’
‘I liked the dissections and our field trips. I liked field trips because we were able to get to know our class better while also interacting with marine biology.’
‘The teachers were experienced. The program was able to teach me some useful information.’
Student Comments (Previous Summers)
‘I had Steve Smith as my marine bio teacher. Steve is a great teacher, keeps us interested. The program involved a lot of field trips with both the students and teacher made not only educational but fun and intriguing.’
‘I thought this class was an incredible opportunity, I love that we had both in class and in the field learning experiences. The teacher was nice and gave great lectures and balanced his class time so it was never repetitive or boring. I enjoyed being able to learn without worrying about grades and being able to physically experience each habitat.’
‘I loved the marine bio program. Mr. Smith was really chill. He did a lot of different activities to cater to everyone’s learning styles. The field trips were fun and educational.’
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