Allison BeauregardNorthwest Florida State

College

Goals of PartnershipsChallenge top students without losing

general education studentsMaintain my own connection to current

research

Partnerships:1) Regional 4-year university2) International research institution

1. University of West FloridaFunded under NSF – ATE programDeveloped new field/technology -

based course at NWFSC (community college)

Co-taught by faculty from NWFSC & UWF & graduate student from UWF

NWFSC – benefits from new equipment, use of boats, expertise

UWF – benefits from new equipment, student recruitment, funding source

2. Marine Biological LaboratoryFunded under NSF – Biological

Oceanography (broader impacts)Incorporates cutting-edge

hydrothermal vent science into NWFSC curriculumResearcher-student contactInternship programVent curriculum

NWFSC benefits from access to scientist, exposure to research

MBL benefits from positive PR, funding source

Outcomes & Benefits of Collaborations:Engages students at all levels (general ed to

majors) *“Flexes” my research muscles *Avenue for me to connect with scientific

community *Builds relationships with other institutionsBoosts reputation of community collegeStrengthens proposals

AcknowledgementsDr. Matthew Schwartz, University of West

FloridaDr. Julie Huber, Marine Biological LaboratoryNSF Advanced Technological Education

DUE-0902898 (Beauregard)DUE-0902897 (Schwartz)

NSF Biological OceanographyOCE-0929167