I am headed out shortly for Oregon and the R\V Oceanus. I am honored to have been selected for this excellent opportunity. Tami and Nandita have been great getting me squared away and my host Toby at Oregon State University has been full of great information to prepare me for the internship. I am somewhat in awe of the resources put into making this opportunity happen. The emails have been flying as the folks at MATE, OSU and even the USCG have been coordniating my travel. I am very grateful for everyone’s efforts and will do my best to deserve the attention! In a couple of days I start a great learning advenure….can’t wait!