Ocean Policy
BIOHOPK 280 3 Units
August 11-23, 2013

This course will introduce graduate students in the natural and social sciences to ocean policy and governance, and how science influences public policy decisions at the international, national and state levels. Students will learn about pressing challenges to ocean health, and together with leaders in ocean science and policy, examine how science and scientists can work with the policy-­‐making process to address these challenges.

The course will use current and urgent ocean policy issues to demonstrate the complexity of ocean-related decision-making. Students will examine the roles of natural science, social science, and government institutions in ocean management.

Students will have the opportunity to engage with experts in ocean science and policy, and participate in field trips, group projects, and other interactive activities. Students will also learn how to communicate with ocean policy makers and journalists through hands-on practical exercises.

Students wishing to take this course for credit are responsible for working with their advisor at their home institution to arrange for independent study. Please contact Margaret Krebs with any questions (mkrebs@stanford.edu).

Course Costs

Students will receive free lodging; they will be responsible for their own travel and food expenses (some group meals will be provided by COS). Students are encouraged to stay in COS-provided housing for the two-week duration of the course.

Selection Criteria

There are no formal academic prerequisites for this course. Students will be selected by
course instructors on the basis of their application and references.

Instructor Team

Meg Caldwell, JD - Executive Director, Center for Ocean Solutions Director, Environmental and Natural Resources Law & Policy Program & Senior Lecturer, Stanford Law School

Larry Crowder, MS, PhD - Science Director, Center for Ocean Solutions Professor of Biology, Stanford University

Aimee David, MS - Center for the Future of the Oceans, Monterey Bay Aquarium

Ashley Erickson, JD - Early Career Law & Policy Fellow, Center for Ocean Solutions

Jack Kittinger, PhD - Early Career Social Science Fellow, Center for Ocean Solutions

Applications

Should be sent to: COS_Ocean_Policy_Course_2013@stanford.edu by March 1, and the following materials are required.

•   A letter of recommendation from your academic advisor.
•   A short research statement that describes your graduate research (2 paragraphs maximum).
•   A statement of interest that articulates your interest in the course topic and describes how it will enhance your current research and/or future career goals (one page maximum). Please indicate in this statement your commitment to participating fully (attending all sessions and completing all work) in the two-week course.
•   An abbreviated resume or curriculum vitae (no more than two pages) that describes your academic and professional background and relevant coursework.

Acceptance