The MYSIS Academy is a 3 - week long summer marine science academy for 30 incoming 9th grade students from the Boston Latin Academy (BLA) and the John D. O’Bryant School of Math and Science (JDO).

Goals

The goals of the program are twofold: first, to expand the scientific literacy of Boston Public School (BPS) freshmen using marine-based learning models that are aligned with and enhance the learning standards of the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks for Science and Engineering & Technology (May 2001), and second, to expand students’ awareness of the regional marine environment and how it is influenced by human activities using a fun, hands-on science curriculum.

Program

The program is field-based hands-on experiential learning that explores the coastal marine environment of Massachusetts. Activities include:

• Biological, Chemical, and Physical Oceanography
• Coastal Marine Habitats
  • Rocky Intertidal
  • Sand Beach
  • Salt Marsh
• Biodiversity
• Taxonomy and Systematics
• Fisheries Management
• Principles of Aquaculture
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Scientific Writing and Presentation
• Computing and Data Analysis

2006 Application

Returning Student Application

Building on knowledge gained for last years academy, returning students will focus on studying the biodiversity of the rocky intertidal ecosystem.

Returning Student Application

Building on knowledge gained from the previous two years at the Academy, returning students will focus on studying the biodiversity of benthic communities. There will be a strong emphasis on boat and ROV skills.