SIO Departments Establish Committees: Details on the newly formed groups in each department of the SIO.
In the vibrant academic community of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, several committees play crucial roles in shaping the undergraduate experience. These include the Undergraduate Major Steering Committees for Earth Sciences, Marine Biology, Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, and GeoSciences, as well as the Diversity Admission Committee (DAC) and the Student Award Nominating Committee (SANC).
The Undergraduate Major Steering Committees are composed of esteemed faculty members who are experts in their respective fields. For instance, Dr. Geoff Cook chairs the Earth Sciences Major Steering Committee, while Dr. Janet Becker presides over the Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Major Steering Committee. In the Marine Biology Major Steering Committee, Dr. Jennifer Taylor serves as the chair, and members include Dr. Orna Cook, Dr. Andrew Barton, and Dr. Dovi Kacev, among others.
The Diversity Admission Committee (DAC) is dedicated to fostering diversity within the institution and can be contacted at [email protected] website for general and admission-related inquiries. Meanwhile, the Student Award Nominating Committee (SANC) is responsible for recognising exceptional students and can be reached via email at [email protected] website.
Notable members of the SANC include Dr. David Sandwell, Dr. Shang-Ping Xie, Dr. Sarah Giddings, Dr. Amato Evan, and Dr. Jennifer Taylor. Dr. Brice Semmens and Dr. Daniel Rudnick are also members, as well as Dr. Deirdre Lyons, Dr. Sarah Aaron, and Dr. Anela Choy.
For students seeking guidance on academic matters, Gilbert Bretado serves as the Graduate Student Affairs Advisor and can be reached at gbretado@our website. Keiara Auzenne, the Director of Diversity Initiatives, can be reached at 858-822-4962 and kauzenne@our website. Josh Reeves, the Student Affairs Manager, is another valuable resource and can be reached at jdreeves@our website.
Dr. Falk Feddersen is a member of the Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Major Steering Committee, while Dr. Kathy Barbeau and Dr. Paterno Castillo are members of the Earth Sciences Major Steering Committee. Dr. Mark Merrifield, Dr. Jeff Gee, Dr. Richard Norris, Dr. Amato Evana, Dr. Ross Parnell-Turner, and Dr. Drew Lucas are also members of their respective committees.
For more specific information about the members of these committees, it is recommended to consult official Scripps Institution of Oceanography resources such as the academic governance or student affairs section of the Scripps Oceanography website, departmental newsletters or announcements, or by directly contacting the Scripps administration or academic advising offices.
- Dr. Jennifer Taylor, who is renowned in the field of Marine Biology, serves as the chair of the respective Major Steering Committee in the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
- The Education-and-self-development path of a student at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, especially those focusing on Climate Science, can benefit profoundly from seeking guidance from Dr. Sarah Giddings, a member of the Student Award Nominating Committee (SANC).
