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3 State of Ocean Acoustics Education and Expertise
3 State of Ocean Acoustics Education and Expertise
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Many degree programs in acoustics or supporting disciplines provide formal education and training, yet training can also be obtained informally, through on-the-job training, webinars, and other efforts that relate to the understanding, operation, and maintenance of ocean acoustics instrumentation and technology. Many ocean acoustics education and training programs are taught in traditional lecturetype formats that are not in line with current understanding of effective STEM pedagogy (Freeman et al.
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This focuses on the Apply level of Bloom's taxonomy, as it enables effective operation and use of acoustic technology and software in specific applications or operations. Workshops, Short Courses, and Tutorials refer to professional development opportunities available through professional society conferences, industry-led training on equipment/software, or other discrete learning opportunities aimed at gaining a new skill or knowledge where participants earn a certificate or acknowledgment of completion.
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Second, a discussion of the coursework identified by this committee and survey respondents necessary for a robust ocean acoustics education is presented. Last, training opportunities available through formal education programs (such as internships and co-ops)
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in Engineering Environments/Physical Oceanography Acoustics, Fundamentals of Engineering Acoustics Certificate, Certificate in Anti-Submarine Warfare (includes significant acoustics content) ^^ Northwestern Michigan College R, D Marine Technology 3–5 3–5 Marine Data Processing Certificate*
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of No. of "Acoustics" listed Institution Type Department or Program Faculty Courses on Diploma University of New Hampshire R, D Center for Acoustics Research and Education, Center for 3–5 6–10 Graduate Certificate in Coastal and Ocean Mapping, Ocean Engineering, Acoustics Oceanography University of Rhode Island R Department of Ocean Engineering/ School of 3–5 6–10 Oceanography Programs with Ocean Acoustics Courses University of Texas -- Austin R Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, 6–10 >10 Biomedical Engineering Programs with Ocean Acoustics Related Course Content Brigham Young University R Physics & Astronomy/Mechanical Engineering 6–10 6–10 George Mason University R Electrical and Computer Engineering 1–2 3–5 Georgia Institute of Technology R, D School of Mechanical Engineering 6–10 6–10 Northeastern University R Electrical Engineering 1–2 1–2 Portland State University R Electrical and Computer Engineering/Mechanical 1–2 1–2 Engineering University of the District of Columbia R Center of Excellence for Acoustic and Seismic Sensing of 1–2 1–2 Urban Environments University of Mississippi R Physics 3–5 3–5 University of Washington R Engineering/Physics/Oceanography 3–5 1–2 Programs with Core Acoustic Courses Cornell University R Department of Natural Resources and the Environment/K.
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YCCB offers acoustics education in the form of a website on sound analysis principles, training videos for using Raven, and in-person "training workshops for scientists and students working with animal sounds." Prepublication Copy 35
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These undergraduate programs have curriculum requirements including "applications of probability and statistics, fluid mechanics, dynamics, and engineering design at the system level" and "solid mechanics, hydrostatics, oceanography, water waves, and underwater acoustics."2 Thus, they are required to maintain active underwater acoustics content. Coursework and Relevant Topics Complementary to courses specializing in acoustics, various supporting courses were identified, by the survey responses and committee, as necessary for a robust ocean acoustics education.
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. A rising challenge for formal education programs is the limited enrollment attainable for elective courses in a highly interdisciplinary field, such as ocean acoustics.
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In the Ocean Acoustics Education and Expertise survey, 32 respondents provided open-ended reflections when asked to identify the resources needed to better prepare students interested in pursuing acoustics and/or ocean acoustics. Most indicated that some form of additional educational support, including summer school, workshops, courses, and research assistantships, assisted their students' success.
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NOTE: Most respondents indicated that practicing ocean acoustic skills occurs in labs at higher education institutions, with few opportunities for internships, apprenticeships or fellowships. SOURCE: Committee generated from survey data in Appendix B
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Reverse internships are opportunities for a professor to take a sabbatical to spend time working for a company or a professional to take leave to intern at an academic institution. These programs can provide learning opportunities for both the individual and the institution, creating stronger future collaborations.
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STGs operate surface sonar and other oceanographic systems; collect, analyze, and interpret sonar and oceanographic data; operate surface ship underwater fire control systems (with associated equipment) to solve ASW problems; conduct ordnance evolutions; and perform organizational and intermediate maintenance on surface sonar and allied equipment (Navy COOL, n.d.)
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Examples of Workshops, Short Courses, and Tutorials Numerous workshops, short courses, and tutorials in ocean acoustics exist, but few are offered consistently. Examples of those that are include those at UNH, Northwestern Michigan College, MTS, and ASA.
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Past webinars are archived on the DOSITS website.12 Participants who view all four webinars each year and complete post-webinar reflections can request a certificate of professional development. Northwestern Michigan College offers a yearly Seafloor Detection Schemes course to personnel from the Office of Naval Intelligence, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and National Security Agency along with other industry-specific training programs using sonar.
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Both programs are driven by student and mentor interest and are examples of programs that could include ocean acoustics focus. MTS, in collaboration with Northwestern Michigan College and Rutgers University, offers Marine Technology Summer Workshops,16 which are week-long summer experiences for undergraduate students and lifelong learners.
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SUMMARY The anticipated need for a skilled workforce with ocean acoustics knowledge is increasing. New opportunities will require knowledge, skills, and capabilities that support technical advances exploiting ocean knowledge and competencies common to the relevant industries and government agencies, which means ocean acousticians with advanced degrees to provide scientific and engineering leadership and advanced cutting-edge research and workers with skills and technical competencies common to the industries they serve.
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