STEM Career Closeup: Research Coordinator

The video discusses the speaker's role in advocating for science at a marine sanctuary, highlighting collaborations and fieldwork activities such as monitoring marine life. It shares an exciting experience of using a submersible to explore the sea floor. The speaker offers advice to young scientists, emphasizing the importance of gaining experience, taking risks, and staying curious.

What is one of the main responsibilities of the speaker in the sanctuary?

• Managing a team of marine biologists

• Teaching marine biology to students

• Conducting solo research projects

• Advocating for science and coordinating research

What type of monitoring is routinely conducted in the sanctuary?

• Desert ecosystem monitoring

• Forest biodiversity monitoring

• Intertidal monitoring

• Air quality monitoring

During the submersible dive, what phenomenon was observed while descending?

• Underwater currents

• Marine snow

• Volcanic activity

• Coral bleaching

What creatures were seen on the sea floor during the submersible dive?

• Dolphins and whales

• Brittle stars and urchins

• Sharks and rays

• Sea turtles and jellyfish

What advice is given to young people interested in marine science?

• Focus solely on theoretical knowledge

• Avoid taking risks in new projects

• Rely on others to shape your career

• Seek out experiences and be inquisitive