The Dauphin Island Sea Lab Serving a Consortium of Alabama Public and Private Colleges and Universities
Consortium Participants Alabama State University* Athens State University Auburn University* Auburn University at Montgomery Birmingham Southern College Huntingdon College Jacksonville State University* Judson College Samford University* Spring Hill College Talladega College Troy State University Troy Troy State University Dothan Tuskegee University* University of Alabama* University of Alabama at Birmingham* University of Alabama at Huntsville* University of Mobile University of Montevallo University of North Alabama University of South Alabama* University of West Alabama *Schools with graduate programs
Where DISL is Located
From Humble Beginnings
To The Sea Lab of Today
Area Scenes
Area Feathered Friends DISL: A Different Perspective
Our Most Recent Additions Experimental Wet Lab The Estuarium
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Programs The Estuarium Public Education Aquarium Discovery Hall Programs K-12 Education Teacher Training University Programs Graduate Education Basic & Applied Research REU Program Undergraduate Education
The Estuarium Educational facility highlighting the four key habitats of coastal Alabama: Mobile Tensaw River Delta Mobile Bay Barrier Islands Northern Gulf of Mexico 10,000 square ft Exhibit Hall Living Marsh Boardwalk Showcase of the plants, animals, and other natural resources The Estuarium will leave you with a broader understanding of the interactions that take place in Mobile Bay, the fourth largest estuary system in the United States.
Discovery Hall Programs Over 14,000 children each year Teachers & students from all 67 Alabama counties Programs include: touch labs - field exercises boat trips - extended stays teacher in-service
University Programs Resident Faculty Rich Aronson Just Cebrian George Crozier John Dindo Monty Graham Ken Heck Ron Kiene Will Schroeder John Valentine
University Programs Graduate Education Over 40 resident year-round students Basic & Applied Research Over $1,000,000 in extramural research funding Research projects from Alabama to Antarctica, Andros Island, Bahamas to Belize REU Program Fall Semester 7 Fellowships Available Undergraduate Education 3 Summer Sessions: 2 Week May Term 5 Week First Term Beginning in June 5 Week Second Term Beginning in July
Graduate Course Listing Advanced Anatomy & Evolution of Marine Fishes Chemical Oceanography Field Marine Science I & II Geological Oceanography Marine Analytical Instrumentation Marine Resource Management Ocean Variability and Global Change Trophic Fate of Primary Production in Coastal Ecosystems Advanced Marine Ecology Biological Oceanography Coral Reef Ecology Fisheries Techniques Marine Plankton Ocean Science Oceanographic Experience Physical Oceanography Seminar
Graduate Education
Basic & Applied Research
Research Vessel A.E. Verrill
Research Cruises
Research Experience for Undergraduates Funded by: Offered during Fall term 7 Fellowships Available Yearly Stipend of $3,000
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Summer Programs 2003
2003 DISL Summer Program Courses May Term First Session Second Session (May 19 May 30) (June 2 July 4) (July 7 August 8) Coastal Birds of Alabama Dindo Coastal Zone Management Crozier Dolphins & Whales Regan Oceanology of Gulf of Mexico Schroeder Marine Biology(A) O'Brien Marine Biology (B) Miller-Way Marine Botany Cebrian Marine Invertebrate Zoology Aronson Marine Fish Diseases Brady Intro to Oceanography Schroeder Marine Aquaculture Swann Marine Technical Methods Dardeau Coastal Geomorphology Douglass Marine Vertebrate Zoology Patterson Marine Behavioral Ecology Richardson Marine Ecology Valentine Marine Geology Canis Coastal Climatology Blackwell Marine Technical Methods Dardeau Coral Reef Ecology Aronson (July 14 Aug 8) Evolution of Marine Fishes Bemis (July 14 July 26) Introduction to Neurobiology Gamlin/Keyser (July 30 Aug. 16)
Beagle & Challenger Halls Two story dorms with a/c, high speed internet access and more. Dual occupancy in each room. Private rooms available at additional charge.
Horizon & Galathea Halls Modern and comfortable classroom and lecture facilities in a relaxed Gulf side setting DISL Cafeteria Large seating area Fresh salad bar Friendly staff 3 meals daily Great food!
Combining work and fun. DISL facilities includes a fully stocked library, comfortable reading room, and student computer center. Private swimming pool, volleyball, basketball courts and picnic areas inside the maritime forest just yards from the Gulf beaches
Summer Session Scenes
In The Field
Time for Fun and Friends
DISL Cost Information DISL FEES: Application Fee - $75 Lab Fee - $30 per Course Student Activity Fee - $10 per year (does not apply to May Term) DISL ROOM & BOARD: Dorm Room (double occupancy) - $80/week (All dorm residents required to purchase meal plans) Cafeteria Meal Plans - $105 a week for 7-day $75 a week for 5-day (Sunday dinner through Friday lunch)
DISL SUMMER SESSIONS TOTAL COSTS FOR ROOM AND BOARD: Number of Weeks Dorm/5-day Meal Dorm/7-day Meal 2 Weeks (e.g., May Term) $310 $370 5 Weeks (e.g., 1 st or 2 nd Session) $775 $925 10 Weeks (e.g., 1 st & 2 nd Sessions) $1,550 $1,850 12 Weeks (e.g., May, 1 st & 2 nd Sessions) $1,860 $2,220 MasterCard & Visa accepted
DISL Summer Fellowship and Work Study Opportunities 7 Summer Fellowships Awarded Five fellowships awarded on an academically competitive basis to applicants of demonstrated financial need enrolled at DISL member institutions. The Rita George Fellowship and the Alabama Coastal Foundation Fellowship will be awarded to motivated students demonstrating exceptional financial need. Work Study Opportunities Dorm Monitor/Student Activities Coordinator (2 positions available) Library Aides (3 positions available) Additional information on these opportunities is available in the 2003 Summer Bulletin and at http://www.disl.org
For Information About Our Programs, See Your Campus Liaison Officer or Visit Our Website at www.disl.org Dr. Ken Heck, Chair 251 861-7502 kheck@disl.org Sally Brennan, Registrar 251 861-7502 sbrennan@disl.org