Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University - Ocean Education Station (OES)

Organization Description

The Ocean Education Station (OES) is a free education station that allows the general public to explore their scientific curiosities with professional biologists and marine scientists. We aim to educate the general public on fundamental cell and molecular biology concepts in relation to natural history, evolution, and biodiversity.

Health & Safety

We will be working with live animals everyday, some of which that have claws or spines (crabs and urchins) that could cause minor injury. Safe handling techniques will be taught to every student in order to minimize injury risk.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Bilingual Desired
Address 
120 OCEAN VIEW BLVD
PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950
United States
General Phone 
(805) 422-1971
Website:
https://lowe.stanford.edu/research/research-overview
Student Contact 
Name
Jennifer Grossman
Job Title
Science Education and Outreach Specialist
Phone
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Email
jennygro@stanford.edu
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Education - College or University (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, Families, Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Education
Hours of operation 

Final days/hours have yet to be determined but the OES will run 2-3 times per week for 4-5 hours each time. As students get more comfortable with set up and take down, total time will likely be closer to 4 hours.

Maximum students 
10