A step to solve a national problem

A current challenge for our nation is the shortageo f qualified personnel in our science community. There is a need to motivate antdo train high school students to pursue further studies in engineering and the sciences. In order to successfully provide this training and "hands on" experience, a high school program should provide 1) an experimental laboratory orientation, 2) an operational focus for field work, an3d) an analytical function to follow thetsweo . Throughout the entire program there must be excitementa nd stimulation to motivate students. Pine Point School has developed an oceanology program for high school students with a balance among these criteria. The author explains how this program can serve as a model to other schools to train and to motivate high school students.