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After nearly two years of planning, we are currently on our inaugural eight day trip to the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. This unprecedented experiential-learning initiative, a new partnership with the Marine Biological Laboratory allows Hockaday students and faculty to collaborate with field researchers at a leading international center for research and education in the sciences. Here, we will be posting daily updates and photos throughout the trip.
About The Marine Biological Laboratory
The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is dedicated to scientific discovery – exploring fundamental biology, understanding biodiversity and the environment, and informing the human condition through research and education. Founded in Woods Hole, Massachusetts in 1888, the MBL is a private, nonprofit institution and became an affiliate of the University of Chicago in 2013, but have a long-shared history of collaboration. MBL attracts the world’s leading scientists and students to Woods Hole for research programs, courses, and conferences.
Course Overview
The course focuses on the anatomy, development, and physiology of various animals, with an emphasis on marine species. Students will work with local marine organisms, learn advanced microscopy and imaging techniques, and explore cephalopod husbandry and research. In addition to laboratory time, students will participate in lectures from resident MBL researchers. The mixture of hands-on work and lectures will give students an understanding of basic anatomy, disease, and health monitoring of marine life.
About The Marine Biological Laboratory
The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is dedicated to scientific discovery – exploring fundamental biology, understanding biodiversity and the environment, and informing the human condition through research and education. Founded in Woods Hole, Massachusetts in 1888, the MBL is a private, nonprofit institution and became an affiliate of the University of Chicago in 2013, but have a long-shared history of collaboration. MBL attracts the world’s leading scientists and students to Woods Hole for research programs, courses, and conferences.
Course Overview
The course focuses on the anatomy, development, and physiology of various animals, with an emphasis on marine species. Students will work with local marine organisms, learn advanced microscopy and imaging techniques, and explore cephalopod husbandry and research. In addition to laboratory time, students will participate in lectures from resident MBL researchers. The mixture of hands-on work and lectures will give students an understanding of basic anatomy, disease, and health monitoring of marine life.