My Name is Charlie Brooks and I am one of MATE’s summer interns who will be working and learning onboard the R/V Hugh R Sharp for the next six weeks.
I’ve spent my entire life on and around the ocean sailing, surfing, fishing, and more. It was this love for the ocean that brought me to the University of Rhode Island where I majored in Marine Affairs. It wasn’t until late in my college career that I learned about the incredible work of marine technicians. With the goal of further developing my skills in order to become one, I attended the IYRS School of Technology and Trades for a six-month course in marine systems.
I will be arriving at the R/V Hugh R Sharp tomorrow afternoon and I cannot wait to get onboard to start learning from the scientists and crew! More blog posts ahead in the coming weeks, but for now it’s time to triple check my duffle bag and my camera gear ahead of an early start tomorrow morning.
-Charlie