Hello,



My name is Sarah O'Sell and I am a senior Industrial Design student at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, USA. I am beginning a project with a focus on developing innovative solutions for the purpose of marine research. To inform my ideation, I would like to create a researcher "journey map" that describes what the marine research process entails; the highs, lows, current innovations, and wishes for improvement in the future. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. I am looking forward to reading your responses! Additionally, it would be great to get further feedback throughout my design process. If you would like to be a marine researcher resource, or would like to hear more about the Western ID program, please contact me at (sarahosell@gmail.com).



Thank you!

Question Title * 1 . In what area of the marine sciences do you primarily conduct research? Marine Biology Marine Education Geological Oceanography Chemical Oceanography Physical Oceanography Ocean Engineering Underwater Archaeology Aquatic Ecology Other (please specify) Question Title * 2 . PLANNING: Please describe the process of planning for research out in the field: How long is this process, who is involved, what tools do you use, and what are some challenges? Question Title * 3 . PACKING: What amenities or objects from home do you bring with you out to sea on a research vessel and why? Question Title * 4 . JOURNEY TIME: What is the longest consecutive amount of days you have spent out on the ocean, in the field, collecting research? Please enter a number as your answer. Question Title * 5 . DAY IN THE LIFE: As a researcher in the field, what is your typical daily schedule like? Question Title * 6 . AFTER FIELD RESEARCH: Who analyses the data and where, in what ways are findings published and how long does this process typically take? Question Title * 7 . BEST: What has been your best experience on board a research vessel? Question Title * 8 . WORST: What has been your worst experience on board a research vessel? Question Title * 9 . INNOVATIONS: What are some prominent innovations in technology and/or research methods in your field that I, as a designer, should pay attention to? Question Title * 10 . SUPER POWERS: If you could have any super power as a researcher out on the ocean, what would it be and why? Done