Hello!

My name is Adam Ensminger, I am a senior in Computer Engineering at West Virginia University. This past academic year has been an interesting one for me. Last fall I studied at Korea University in Seoul, South Korea. Then in the spring I took time off to work as an arcade repairman, while there I was selected by the MATE program. Upon hearing the news I decided to leave my job and backpack Europe until the start of my internship.

I have been selected to sail on R/V Thompson with WHOI’s Jason team for the Orcutt cruise. While I am new to both the field of marine technology and life aboard a ship, I plan to go into this cruise with an open mind and I intend to learn as much as I can. I am incredibly excited to embark on such a fantastic opportunity and I look forward to sharing my experience with all of you.