Applications for Dive In 2013 are now being accepted from college-bound high school students interested in pursuing a career in the marine sciences at the University of Maine.

Dive In is a three-day immersion program held at the University of Maine's Darling Marine Center (DMC) in Walpole. Scheduled for August 12-14, 2013, Dive In will give students a taste of one of the most popular scientific majors. 

Participants will spend three days in residence at the DMC exploring the marine realm on foot, by kayak and aboard the Center’s 42-foot research vessel with UMaine faculty and staff. They will be exposed to marine biology, oceanography, scientific diving, remote ocean sensing, aquaculture, and more.

Parents are invited to join us on the last afternoon for seminars on career options and UMaine’s academic program in marine science. A final barbecue provides opportunities for students and parents to meet and mingle with UMaine marine science faculty and staff.

Dive In is: 

● Free to accepted students. Transportation to and from the DMC is not included. Applications are available online and are due May 1, 2013.
● Open to students entering their junior and senior year in high school, though preference will be given to rising seniors.
● A University of Maine program offered by the Darling Marine Center, School of Marine Sciences and the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry & Agriculture.
Dive In information and application material are available on the DMC’s website, dmc.maine.edu/divein or by calling 207-563-8220.