School of Ocean Science and Engineering
Who We Are
The School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE) harnesses elements from key areas of The University of Southern Mississippi, including the Division of Marine Science (DMS) at the John C. Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, the Division of Coastal Sciences at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) in Ocean Springs, Miss., and the University’s fleet of Five research vessels, to create a regionally, nationally and internationally recognized leader in marine science.
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— Points of Pride —
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DR. INGA ZAITSEVA-PARNASTE |
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DR. KIM DE MUTSERT |
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Dr. Joris L. van der Ham |