MSI Research Goal
Through the Marine Studies Initiative, we advanced leadership in transdisciplinary marine research and scholarship.
We built on Oregon State's world-class marine research and scholarship and formed networks that span scientific, political, and socio-cultural disciplines. From integrated marine systems science to studying society’s reliance on the sea to global change and coastal community resilience, this research advanced the collective ability to accurately predict the outcomes of human actions and model the future trajectories of the world’s complex ecosystems.
OUR STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL:
- ADVANCED SCHOLARLY LEADERSHIP: Elevated existing marine research programs to internationally recognize excellence through strategic faculty hiring and increased programmatic support.
- CREATED A FRAMEWORK FOR TRANSDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH: Developed and implemented effective organizational and governance structures at Oregon State to achieve transdisciplinary collaboration that spured innovations from basic scientific and scholarly discoveries to their practical applications.
- ENHANCED AND EXPANDED BUILT AND VIRTUAL FACILITIES: Provided environments that encouraged creative collaborations that leveraged the university’s strengths and had meaningful impacts. This included enhancing existing facilities and building new infrastructure. Beyond promoting collaborative scholarly accomplishments, these facilities also supported teaching, learning, outreach and engagement goals.
For more information, see our Strategic Plan.