AltaSea & Hugo Neu Launch Bicoastal High School Career Program
June 24 2024 - 1:13PM
Business Wire
Ocean Pathways will provide hands-on experience
for high school students in regenerative aquaculture, renewable
energy, and more.
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, the world’s largest ocean
research and development destination for the Blue Economy, today
announced the launch of its 2024 Ocean Pathways High School
Research Mentorship program, developed alongside Hugo Neu
Corporation, New York/New Jersey Baykeeper, and the Boys &
Girls Club of Newark (BGCN). The six-week program provides high
school students in Los Angeles, New York, and New Jersey with
firsthand research experience and mentorship opportunities in
marine biology, sustainability, and environmental conservation. The
program will take place at AltaSea and on Hugo Neu’s Kearny Point
campus in New Jersey.
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In its second year, the Ocean Pathways program brings together
two leading innovation hubs, AltaSea and Kearny Point, and
leverages the unique capabilities of each organization to drive
innovation and growth on both coasts. As part of the initiative,
NY/NJ Baykeeper, Hugo Neu, and AltaSea will offer
experiential-learning programs that cover topics like sustainable
aquaculture practices, renewable energy solutions, and other
innovative blue economy technologies.
“Almost 40 percent of all Americans live along a coastline, so
it’s important to provide the tools and develop the skills
necessary for the next generation to capture the opportunities in
the blue economy,” said AltaSea President & CEO Terry Tamminen.
“By fostering a deep understanding and passion for marine science
and sustainability at a young age, we are investing in a brighter,
more sustainable future for our oceans and our communities.”
Participants in the program will have the opportunity to work
alongside leading scientists, educators, and environmental
advocates at AltaSea, Hugo Neu, and NY/NJ Baykeeper. They will
engage in field work, data collection, and analysis, and gain
valuable insights into the challenges facing our oceans and the
environment at large. This year’s program will also include field
trips and interactive workshops designed to deepen students’
understanding of marine ecosystems and the technologies driving
sustainable ocean practices.
"We are excited to continue the Ocean Pathways mentorship with
AltaSea and NY/NJ Baykeeper," said Hugo Neu Corporation CEO Wendy
Neu. "Last year's program demonstrated the value of providing
students with practical experience and research methods focusing on
marine biology and environmental conservation. This year, we look
forward to reaching more students and further enhancing their
understanding of sustainability and the blue economy through this
collaborative bi-coastal program."
Through a new partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of
Newark, the Ocean Pathways program will engage students from the
underrepresented communities of Essex County, New Jersey, providing
them with hands-on research experience and empowering them to
contribute meaningfully to data collection and analysis, fostering
a deeper understanding of the challenges facing our oceans. NY/NJ
Baykeeper's involvement enables students to actively participate in
local water body cleanliness and restoration, aligning with the
organization's longstanding commitment to community empowerment
through experiential education. By engaging in these critical
activities, participants not only gain practical skills, but also
cultivate a profound appreciation for environmental stewardship and
sustainable practices.
The Ocean Pathways program is open to high school students in
the Los Angeles and New York/New Jersey areas. Applications for the
program will be accepted on a rolling basis. For more information
about the Ocean Pathways High School Research Mentorship Program,
contact Alan Hill (ahill@altasea.org) and Janet Parga
(jparga@altasea.org) in Los Angeles or Dan Gura (dgura@hugoneu.com)
in New Jersey.
About AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, located on 35 acres at North
America’s leading seaport by both container volume and cargo value,
is an ocean technology campus that has become the hub for marine
science, research, and education. AltaSea has 27 tenants
exclusively focused on ocean innovation and research collaborations
with numerous colleges and universities, including USC and UCLA –
all finding solutions to climate change through the ocean. AltaSea
is dedicated to accelerating scientific collaboration, advancing an
emerging blue economy through business innovation and job creation,
and inspiring the next generation, all for a more sustainable,
just, and equitable world.
About Hugo Neu/Kearny Point
Nestled between Jersey City and Newark, Kearny Point is a
revitalized historic shipyard undergoing a transformation into a
sustainability campus and innovation hub. Our site's rich
industrial history has been repurposed into workspaces and
warehouses that foster productivity and scalability. Guided by the
Hugo Neu Corporation, the 130-acre development showcases adaptive
building reuse, green infrastructure, and renewable energy
solutions. Kearny Point's strategic location promises economic
growth and sustainable progress at the intersection of innovation
and history.
For more information, please visit www.kearnypoint.com.
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