ASI: France
The first ASI Program in Advanced Studies of Coastal Marine Environments was held in:
- South Brittany University, France
The trip was from the 5th to 17th of June 2023
U.S. graduate students enrolled in MS or PhD programs in earth, disaster, data and social sciences as applied to coastal zone hazards and resilience participated in this program.
Program Outreach:
MayorsMakeMovies – created by Linda Lilienfeld
- Read more about this film – From Frames to Action: Bridging the Gap between Water Science and Policy through Film and Dialogue
Graduate Training Program: Multidisciplinary Coastal Zone Hazards Institutes – produced by Université Bretagne Sud
Publication Outcomes:
AGU 2023: SY41C-1058 Hikes, Blogs, TikToks, Graphic Design, and News Articles: Using MultiMedia to Approach Science Communication:
Bailey Fitzgerald, The Ohio State University, Earth Science, Columbus, United States, Natalea Cohen, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, United States, Joshua D. Himmelstein, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences, Chapel Hill, NC, United States, Natalie Tanski, Utah State University, Department of Geosciences, Logan, UT, United States and Dr. Emily Elizabeth Zawacki, PhD, EarthScope Consortium, Washington, DC, United States
Griffith, A., Buglisi, M., Lee, S. et al. Tracking over 30 years of coral reef infrastructure degradation in Barbados. Sci Rep 15, 3907 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-83720-w
Blogs/Websites from Participants:
EJ Film Festival – created by Catherine Lee Hing
Heritage: Finding The Lost Luggage– written by Bailey Fitzgerald
thedrmermaid – created by Aliyah Griffith
Collecting Microalgae in France – created by Jenny Gill
Macroalgae – created by Jenny Gill
Eating Sea Lettuce! – created by Jenny Gill
a_muddy_situation_JennyGil– created by Jenny Gill
Quotes from Participants:
Question: What are the main highlights you remember from your trip?
Answers:
“The thing I remember most is the incredible community and sense of belonging that we all developed. I enjoyed getting to know everyone and learn about how they view coastal zones. Both the classroom lectures/sessions and the excursions contributed to this welcoming sense of community. ” – Brianna Undzis
“Some of the main highlights were how quickly we all connected with one another, the field trips and hands-on learning experiences, and exploring Vannes. One especially memorable moment was biking from Vannes to Quiberon, a 36-mile ride with Josh, where we took plenty of breaks to sightsee in small towns and take photos along the way.” – Raquel Friedman
Question: Did the ASI program influence your career trajectory/area of study?
Answers:
“The ASI program did not directly influence my specific area of study, but it had a meaningful impact on how I think about and approach my work. Through conversations with instructors and fellow students, I was exposed to new perspectives and ways of engaging with research that have stayed with me well beyond the program. I continue to revisit ideas and discussions from my time in the program, and I find that they shape how I collaborate with others and reflect on my research. ” – Tina Geller
“Outside of our beach trips, my true highlights were the connections and networks I made. I still chat with some of my cohort members and just traded network insight with a member last week.” – Aliyah Griffith
International Partnerships
