The CRLS MSI is intended for students who are interested in gaining advanced lab and research experience in any of the fields of Marine Science. Students will be placed in a research facility, beginning during period 4 three days per week for a total time commitment of 12 hours per week. Students will also be responsible for keeping a lab journal of their experiences, participate in a student led seminar each week and present their research to a group of invested adults as the culmination of their placement experience. Previous placements have included Harvard, MIT, New England Aquarium, Boston University, Northeastern, BlueFin Robotics.