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NJ 4-H S.H.A.R.K. 2024


  • Biscayne Bay, florida United States (map)

Interested in marine science? Have a passion for collecting data? Want to spend time living and working aboard a real-life research vessel?

If yes, consider applying for the NJ 4-H S.H.A.R.K. (Scientific Hands-on Applied Research Knowledge) program!!

APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 8TH, 2023

PROGRAM DATES:

Virtual sessions: THURSDAYS | MAR 21 - APR 11 | 7 PM - 8 PM

IN-PERSON PRACTICUM:

APR 19-22 | BISCAYNE BAY, FLORIDA

Youth will meet once a week (virtually) to learn from marine scientists about actual research taking place, and will eventually take their knowledge gained and apply it during a practicum experience aboard the research vessel Garvin!

Participants will put together a project capturing their knowledge gained!

Cost: $2,500 per person (estimate), all-inclusive

For more information, please contact Matthew Newman at m.newman@njaes.rutgers.edu

Packet available HERE

Earlier Event: April 18
How To Fill Out a 4-H Application
Later Event: April 19
National 4-H Conference 2024