Student engagement

With the goal of mentoring future ocean leaders, the Center for Ocean Solutions works with a range of Stanford students on applied ocean science, policy, or legal topics. The Center works with interested students from any Stanford program or other academic institutions when research interests are particularly well-aligned or when students are from communities involved in our initiatives. Different types of engagement include:

• Mentorship of student research: Center staff mentor students in directed research or capstone projects. The student and mentor agree on the scope of work, and the student receives academic credit for the work.
• Externally funded internship: Programs such as the Stanford in Government program or the Mentoring Undergraduates in Interdisciplinary Research (MUIR) Fellowship can provide external funding for a student internship to work on Center projects. Center staff, the student, and the internship program collaboratively develop the research focus, and students receive financial compensation directly from the internship provider.
• Paid research assistant position: The Center offers paid internships to support our applied research. The scope of work is determined by the Center's staff, and the student receives financial compensation. For more information, see our existing student biographies and check our employment opportunities. 

For specific questions on engaging with the Center for Ocean Solutions, contact Research Development Manager Eric Hartge.