OOI is actively pursuing qualified job candidates for numerous openings throughout the project.
The OOI Program Advisory Committee (PAC) met at the Ocean Leadership offices from October 12-13. Details are being finalized for the formation of a technical subcommittee to address sampling issues and science scenarios. Solicitation for volunteers and nominations will be announced shortly.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative program has been busy with the design and development aspects of the project.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) successfully completed its first annual Operations & Maintenance Review, conducted by the National Science Foundation, on August 17-18.
The Enlighten ’10 research cruise is currently underway on the University of Washington’s R/V Thomas G. Thomson.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) successfully completed its Year One Construction Review with the National Science Foundation, which generated a very positive report from the review panel. The team is now preparing for the mid-August Operations and Maintenance review.
On May 14, 2010, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support the development and operation of the Education and Public Engagement (EPE) Implementing Organization (IO) within the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI).
The second OOI Science Community Workshop is being held this week (April 29-30, 2010) in Tempe, Arizona. Arizona State University is hosting the meeting, which is designed to introduce ocean scientists, engineers, educators and the broader science community to the full scope of the OOI network design and capabilities.
The second OOI Science Community Workshop will be held on April 29-30, 2010 in Tempe, Arizona. Arizona State University will host the meeting, which is designed to introduce ocean scientists, engineers, educators, and the broader science community to the full scope of the OOI network design and capabilities.
Registration for the second OOI Science Community Workshop is now open. The workshop will be held on April 29-30, 2010 in Tempe, Arizona and hosted by Arizona State University.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) is currently preparing for two informational meetings.

