Science Speaker Series: Charles Brooks, Scripps Institute of Oceanography

Join the MMA and Charles Brooks for a deep dive into his travels and experiences as a oceanographic research technician and engineer at Scripps Institute of Oceanography (SIO). While currently based in San Diego, Charlie's lifelong fascination and love for the ocean began by exploring the waters surrounding Nantucket Island. After numerous positions in the marine industry in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Charlie moved his career west to SIO as a research technician in the shipboard technical support group.

Over four years, he learned to support shipboard oceanographic research while providing learning opportunities for early career scientists and students on SIO's coastal class research vessel. This role quickly expanded to lead technician of the global class research vessel, Roger Revelle, during which time he oversaw extensive mid-life shipyard renovations. Post-shipyard, Charlie supported research aboard Revelle in the far reaches of the Pacific. In his current position as an engineer and field researcher at the Coastal Observing Research and Development Center, Charlie's work now includes support of robotic systems, remote sampling platform development, and field research in the Western Pacific. Charlie’s talk will cover his career path from New England to the far reaches of the Western Pacific while providing an overview of current research projects.

Join us on Zoom for this Science Speaker Series Talk. Registration is required for Zoom.

This presentation is free. Contact: programs@mariamitchell.org.

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