Oceans-to-Classrooms | REEF

An Ocean View of the World

Opportunities

The REEF offers working opportunities for all ages, from high school students to undergraduates to graduates

UCSB student docent teaches Harding School students around The REEF aquarium
Monica Pessino

Undergraduates

Undergraduate student gives a tour to SBHS students

The REEF at MSI trains qualified volunteer marine science guides. REEF guides are responsible for leading programs, which introduces K-12 visitors and community members to our local marine environment and the relative research UCSB conducts in an effort to improve science literacy. Guides also work with REEF Aquarists and are responsible for the care and maintenance of the REEF facility.

Please see the document linked below for more information.

Recruitment Notice

For other questions, please email our REEF Program Coordinator at outreach@msi.ucsb.edu or call us at 805.893.8765.

Graduates

Tech Trek girls learn by the REEF

The REEF offers opportunities for graduate students in educational outreach for science literacy and teaching. We host our annual REEFlections undergraduate flash-talk symposium in May and help with Tech Trek’s marine science portion using graduate student expertise.

If you are interested please email our REEF Program Coordinator at outreach@msi.ucsb.edu or call us at 805.893.8765

High School

SBHS student holds sea urchin over aquarium at The REEF UCSB

Sant Barbara Hish School students visit The REEF

The REEF College Prep Internship provides an opportunity for high school students to gain practical experience related to marine biology, science communication/education aquarium facilities by working with REEF staff and interns. Formative assessments will be administered for evaluation. Prerequisites include grade 8-12 standing and consent of parent & institution (teacher recommendation). The program may also be applied to community service hours.

For other questions, please email our REEF Program Coordinator at outreach@msi.ucsb.edu or call us at 805.893.8765.