Please Contact

• ARL's Office of Human Resources
  (OHR)
  • J. Miksis-Olds

Related Links

• ARL Diversity
• ARL Walker Graduate Assistantship
• Summer Faculty Research Program
• Navigation Education
• SeaBASS Summer School
• Graduate Program in Acoustics
• Undergrad Summer Internship
• ARL Open D.O.O.R

About the Program

Each topic module will include an introductory lecture followed by group discussions or group projects to gain a more in-depth understanding of the issues. Structured social activities will also allow for students and research scientists to interact informally to develop lasting professional mentorships for guiding the next generation of marine bioacoustics scientists.

When / Where
Information about future SeaBASS programs will be posted here when it becomes available.

Costs
Student attendance (room and board, based on double occupancy for students) will be funded from sponsor support. There is no registration fee. Full-time
participation of all participants is required. Travel costs are the responsibility of the student, but travel assistance can be requested during the application
process.

Sponsors

Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State (ARL)

Office of Naval Research (ONR)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

The goal of SeaBASS is to provide the opportunity for graduate students interested in pursuing careers in marine bioacoustics to develop a strong foundation of both marine animal biology and acoustics, foster technical communication across disciplines, and develop professional relationships within the field. SeaBASS gives students an opportunity to learn from experts who will discuss topics not often offered at universities due to the relatively small demand at any one institution. Lecturers within the field of marine animal bioacoustics will provide half day seminars that describe fundamental aspects of underwater sound and marine animal behavior, summarize the present state of the field, identify current obstacles and challenges, and discuss important “hot topics” areas. (Please also visit our Capabilities webpage).

Each seminar will include an introductory lecture followed by group discussions or group projects to gain a more in-depth understanding of the issues. Structured social activities will also allow for students and research scientists to interact informally to develop lasting professional mentorships for guiding the next generation of marine bioacoustics scientists.

• Download the SeaBASS 2012 Course Program Report (PDF)
  
  

SeaBASS 2012 participants (students, presenters, and sponsors   Career panel discussion. All presenters shared their career paths, highlights, and pitfalls.   Student engage in a human echolocation activity as part of the echolocation lecture topic. Joe Warren leads an outside portion of his lecture where he discusses the properties of scattering. ◀ SeaBASS 2012 hikes Mt. Nittany during an afternoon break before dinner. Round table career discussions. Students identified 5 topics to focus informal career discussion led by presenters selected by the students for each topic. ▶ ◀ SeaBASS at the Spikes game. Nothing beats a summer baseball game for a break away from the classroom. Course Topics Introduction to Underwater Sound Sound Propagation Marine Mammal Biology & Behavior Sound Production Fisheries Acoustics/Fish Behavior Hearing and Masking Marine Animal Acoustic Communication Echolocation Hot Topic: Passive Acoustic Monitoring Hot Topic: Effects of Noise Eligibility & Application Requirements: GPA 3.0 or higher during previous 2 years of study Currently enrolled in a Graduate program Personal Statement required Priority will be given to U.S. citizens Due date to be announced.