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Marine Chemistry
Marine Chemistry is a four-year extracurricular scientific research program for highly capable and motivated students. This award-winning program, developed by marine chemistry teacher Ron Nilsen, has been in existence at Bellarmine since 1985.
Philosophy
The Marine Chemistry Program is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the environment. Through scientific research, students seek solutions to scientific problems to make the world a better place for all its inhabitants.
Program Objectives
- Provide students the opportunity to do exciting original scientific research outside the normal classroom setting.
- Develop skills necessary to do authentic original research culminating in production of a research paper to be published in local and national writing contests.
- Provide opportunities for students to distinguish themselves for acceptance into more competitive universities and winning of financial scholarships.
- Provide outdoor enrichment activities that promote social interaction with classmates while camping and scuba diving.
Marine Chemistry Brochure
To view and print a copy of our general brochure, please click here.
Alumni Profiles
Do you want to find out about a couple of Bellarmine alumni who participated in the Marine Chemistry Program while they were students? Read their comments about how the program shaped who they are and what they are doing today.
More Information
For more information, browse the Marine Chemistry web pages or contact David DeGroot or Ron Nilsen.
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