Released July 29, 2010
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. – East Central High School Senior Cierra Martin of Hurley and Mississippi School for Math and Science Senior Bobby Glenn of Moss Point have been selected to receive $1,500 scholarships to attend the Ocean Science and Leadership Expedition in Cordova, Alaska.
The two students will share their experiences with the Deepwater Horizon oil spill with peers from Alaska and across the county during a 10-day summer intensive learning experience Aug. 5-14.
Martin and Glenn will work with local marine scientists and educators in Alaska while learning about oceanographic principles and issues, such as oil spills, marine debris and climate change. Experts at the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council will teach them about the Exxon Valdez oil spill and see what is being done to prevent future spills. They will engage in a simulated oil-spill scenario to learn the decision-making process of responding to environmental emergencies.
Martin and Glenn will observe ocean science principles firsthand, camp on remote beaches and paddle among icebergs during a four-day sea kayaking expedition in Prince William Sound. Upon their return, both students will share their experiences with their schools and their communities.
--continued on Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium news
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