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Applications are now open for the 2024 Data Science in Oceanography undergraduate summer program, which will be held for two weeks (August 12-23) at the University of Washington, Seattle. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gARK8URG. The application deadline is June 1st, 2024. Program Description The School of Oceanography at the University of Washington is excited to announce a reoccurring undergraduate summer program, “Data Science in Oceanography.” The goal of the program is to provide undergraduate students with opportunities in contemporary data-driven research in oceanography and attract them to exciting possibilities of career paths in oceanography. Participating students will interact closely with faculty and graduate student mentors to develop and advance research projects revolving around oceanographic data analysis. Students will attend overview lectures on fundamental problems in different oceanography fields, including physical, biological, and chemical oceanography as well as marine geology and geophysics. They will gain a basic understanding and hands-on experience in data science techniques, including time series analysis and machine learning. Students will also learn about scientific writing and presentation skills, explore possible careers in oceanography and related fields, receive tips for gaining additional undergraduate research experience, and get an overview of the graduate school admissions process. The program will organize fun activities in the Seattle area, including hiking, kayaking, and sailing. Participants will be provided on-campus housing, meals, and partial travel reimbursement. Who can apply? Undergraduate students with programming experience and strong interests in oceanography and data science are welcome to apply. International students with strong interests in pursuing graduate programs in US institutions are also welcome to apply. We are particularly eager to provide research and mentoring opportunities to First Generation students and those from historically underrepresented groups in STEM. For more information, see the program website https://lnkd.in/d8yEDhg9. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gARK8URG. For inquiries, email the program organizer, Professor Georgy Manucharyan, at gmanuch@uw.edu using "DSO 2024 inquiry" as the subject.

We need to swing for the fences for every scalable solution to combat the climate emergency. There's no time to waste. Tackling ocean acidification, using the power of a sunlight-driven process to remove carbon from our oceans and create renewable energy is what Seattle-based, Banyu Carbon is all about.  Welcome Alexander Gagnon and Julian Sachs to the ReGen Ventures family. ReGen Ventures is excited to lead Banyu Carbon’s $6.5m Seed round with participation from Grantham Foundation, Propeller VC, United Airlines Ventures, and Carbon Removal Partners to scale light-driven carbon dioxide removal. Dan Fitzgerald Parker Hughes Tom McQuillen Will Coleman Alexandra Carr Elena Klonsky Photo of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary photo by Angela Farmer

Banyu Carbon is thrilled to be featured by Bloomberg News in a piece by environmental journalist Todd Woody that describes our light-driven approach to remove carbon from seawater. We’re grateful for the amazing investors in our $6.5 M seed funding round – ReGen Ventures, The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, Carbon Removal Partners, Propeller, United Airlines Ventures-Sustainable Flight Fund), and to Frontier (Stripe, Shopify, H&M) for their pre-purchase of our 1st 360 tons of carbon removal as we scale from lab to pilot. Join us! We’re hiring! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dr4K7pR9 https://lnkd.in/dug82DAE