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ASU/BIOS Launch Scholarships For Students
An initiative in collaboration with the Bermuda Institute of Oceanic Studies [BIOS] and Arizona State University [ASU] will “greatly benefit our Bermudian students,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “I was pleased to join BIOS/ASU Chairman Steve Weinstein, BIOS/ASU President and... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: BIOS Hold Open House
The ASU Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] program hosted an open house on June 8 at their Ferry Reach campus to celebrate World Ocean Day, inviting the public to explore their ocean science facilities and participate in talks highlighting their programs. Related Stories BIOS To Test New Oceanographic... Read more of this article
ASU BIOS To Host Events Around Ocean Day
ASU BIOS is set to celebrate over 120 years of marine research in Bermuda with a gala on June 7 and an open house on June 8, featuring music, food, talks, and facility tours. A spokesperson said, “ASU BIOS is looking forward to welcoming the community to some public events around World Ocean Day in a couple of weeks. The ASU BIOS Celebration theme... Read more of this article
Dr Mark Guishard Appointed COO At BIOS
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] has appointed Dr. Mark Guishard as its Chief Operating Officer [COO] with Dr. Guishard noting he is “thrilled to be returning to BIOS in a leadership role.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona... Read more of this article
Global Atlantic Leads Funding Efforts At BIOS
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, a unit of Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory and School of Ocean Futures at Arizona State University, has announced funding support for deep-sea research and education training for Bermudians. A spokesperson said, “The funding is led by a charitable grant from the Global Atlantic Re foundation,... Read more of this article
BIOS: Innovations For The Environment
A collaboration between BIOS and the University of Rhode Island will be providing an exciting educational opportunity for Bermudian students within the Mid-Atlantic Robotics In Education [MARINE] program called ‘Innovations for the Environment’. A spokesperson said, “With generous support from lead sponsor RenaissanceRe and contributing support... Read more of this article
BIOS Releases Part II Of Climate Change Report
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] published the second half of a two-part report on the local impacts of climate change in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The new report, titled “Climate Change and Bermuda, Part II: Impacts and Societal Risk” was produced by the Bermuda Airport Authority’s Dr. Mark Guishard, a BIOS adjunct scientist... Read more of this article
BIOS Opens Internship For Bermuda Students
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] is accepting applications for the 2023 iteration of its Bermuda Program, which aims to provide the opportunity for students “to broaden their knowledge of marine and atmospheric sciences and learn about the daily operations of an active research station.” The BIOS website said, “The Bermuda... Read more of this article
“Exploring Bermuda’s Blue Backyard’ Session
Scientists from the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] participated in a virtual education session for local schools as part of the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme’s [BOPP’s] ongoing youth engagement. A spokesperson said, “BIOS scientists have been involved with BOPP since the programme’s inception, serving on both the Steering... Read more of this article
BIOS Releases Part I Of Climate Change Report
BIOS has released an in-depth 77 page report on ‘Climate Change and Bermuda – Part I: Science and Physical Hazards’, which they said “synthesizes the current understanding about the state of Bermuda’s climate, including historical trends and variations over the last several decades that are likely to have an impact on Bermuda’s society.” A... Read more of this article
Students Learn From NASA Mission In Bermuda
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences’ [BIOS] Ocean Academy helped coordinate a unique learning opportunity for local schools when a NASA science mission moved its flight operations from the U.S. to Bermuda for three weeks beginning earlier this month. A spokesperson said, “The Aerosol Cloud meTeorology Interactions oVer the western ATlantic Experiment... Read more of this article
BIOS: Ocean Technology Course For Students
This summer, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] is offering a week-long training course focused on “emerging ocean technology” for students, and “participation in the program is free; however, students must be nominated by a teacher, mentor, or educator outside the formal classroom.” A spokesperson said, “This... Read more of this article
R&Q Supports BDA Institute Of Ocean Sciences
Randall & Quilter [R&Q] will be supporting the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS], noting that they “are really excited about this partnership with BIOS which we hope will allow us to play a small part in making a difference to support environmental consciousness.” A spokesperson said, “Randall & Quilter [R&Q],... Read more of this article
New Climate Change Initiative Announced
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] has undertaken a project to “report on the science and impacts of climate change, with a specific focus on Bermuda.” This effort is supported by HSBC, and is being led by Dr. Mark Guishard, adjunct faculty at BIOS and Director of the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS], a section of the Bermuda Airport... Read more of this article
Videos: Endeavour, Spar Yard Marine & BIOS
Endeavour is working with other local organizations to offer training and career development opportunities that prepare young people for working in the maritime sector, and the two videos below highlight their work with Spar Yard Marine Solutions and BIOS. A spokesperson said, “”Endeavour, a registered charity and non-profit that engages diverse... Read more of this article
Consulate Celebrates ASU, BIOS Partnership
U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette welcomed senior leadership from Arizona State University [ASU] and the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] to celebrate their new partnership which will “enable scientists and researchers to better understand ocean health and climate science.” The engagement supported a first-time visit to Bermuda... Read more of this article
